King David had done not one but two “˜big”™ sins”¦he had committed adultery and he had committed murder. Psalm 51 was a result of those “˜big”™ sins. Gossip and slander, hatred, discord, envy, drunkenness, jealousy, fits of rage, all are sins. Man makes a list of “˜big”™ sins and “˜little”™ sins. No matter our sins, […]
What God says: “Blessed are the poor in spirit”¦” What the world view is: Pride and Personal Independence God”™s example of those “˜poor in spirit”™: John the Baptist who said of Jesus: “He must increase, but I must decrease.” (NASB) Matthew 5:3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” […]
A teacher prepares lessons and tests to teach those who come to the class. The teacher has to know the subject being taught. It will be the pupils”™ choice and responsibility to learn. Jesus was an amazing Teacher (and He still is!). When you listen to a Biblically based sermon and/or read your Bible, how […]
What reasons take you to different places and to be with specific people? Sometimes you are really involved and interested”¦other times you do it because you have a job to do, or you want to please someone. The reason Jesus was sent by His Father: was to teach, preach and bring many to a relationship […]
For a good article to be written it should answer the Who, What, When, Where, Why and sometimes the How questions. God”™s word covers all of these questions over and over”¦you and I can find out all we need to know about God, His plan and purposes and His work through His words. Are you […]
God has established boundaries in His creation and for people. Man comes along and establishes legalisms that are not of God. (NASB) Luke 4:40 “While the sun was setting”¦” In the traditions of the elders (in the Jewish faith) the Sabbath prohibitions started at sunset and ended at sunset. People were not to travel more […]
Brother Lawrence practiced the presence of God in a monastery kitchen “˜among the pots and pans”™. Jesus is “˜not out there somewhere”™, He is here ““ NOW! As followers of Christ we can choose to live in His presence throughout our day, but do we? Sad to say, I don”™t, which is to my loss. […]
The Psalmist found it pleasant and fitting to praise God! (See Psalm 147:1) (NASB) Psalm 147:2-5 “the Lord builds up Jerusalem; He gathers the outcasts of Israel. 3 He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. 4 He counts the number of the stars; He gives names to all of them. 5 Great is […]
Where do people go to be taught about the God of the Bible? Many attend Sunday School and listen to the Pastor”™s/Priest”™s sermons. Many have Bible studies and use devotionals. Quiet times spent in reading God”™s words and praying is also a way to be taught by God from His word. The Lord”™s Authority Jesus […]
One of the many promises of God to His children is found in (NASB) Psalm 32:8-11 “I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you should go; I will counsel you with My eye upon you.” What a promise! God Himself will instruct you and me and teach us the way we […]