Maturity…a Process of Growth

Noah found favor in the eyes of the LORD. (See Genesis 6:8) Noah had matured in a manner pleasing to the LORD.  Are you pleasing to the LORD?  What does God say about maturing, about growing up after becoming a follower of Christ Jesus? * Exercise the gifts He has given you. * Be teachable, […]

Only one…

How does anyone find favor in the eyes of the LORD?  Noah did…have you? Have you believed what God says through His word, the Holy Bible? Have you received Christ Jesus as your Savior? Are you living by faith in Christ Jesus? Are you living by faith in God’s word as being fully true? Of […]

Live In a Manner Pleasing to God

(NASB) Genesis 6:8  “…Noah found favor in the eyes of the LORD…” The followers of Christ are called to live a life which pleases the LORD…we are to “live a life worthy of the calling…” we have received. (See Ephesians 4:1)  We, also, are to find “favor in the eyes of the LORD”. How are […]

But Noah…

(NASB) Genesis 6:8 “But Noah found favor in the eyes of the LORD.” Everyone in Noah’s time came under the LORD God’s judgment…why? (NASB) Genesis 6:5-6 “Then the LORD saw that the wickedness of man was great on the earth, and that every intent of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. 6 […]

Prayer of the Week

(Amplified) Psalm 139:23-24 “Search me [thoroughly], O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! 24 And see if there is any wicked or hurtful way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.”

What Grieves God’s Heart

(NASB) Genesis 6:5-6 “Then the LORD saw that the wickedness of man was great on the earth, and that every intent of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. 6 The LORD was sorry that He had made man on the earth, and He was grieved in His heart.” What is happening across […]

Following God’s Criteria for Marriage

It is natural to be physically, sexually attracted to the opposite sex.  For followers of Christ there is a standard which is to be distinctive from the world’s point of view…we are to follow God’s standard in marriage. Seeking God and agreeing with Him about who you should marry is important. Faith in the living […]

“for God took him”

Enoch walked with God.  Then Scripture says an unusual thing…God took him.  Enoch did not die but was taken into God’s presence. (NASB) Genesis 5:22, 24  22 “Then Enoch walked with God…” 24 “Enoch walked with God; and he was not, for God took him.” How can you know today that you will be taken […]

To Walk With God

Enoch was a descendant of Seth, the son of Adam.  From Seth to Lamech, Noah’s father, Enoch was the only man mentioned in the following way: (NASB) Genesis 5:22 “…Enoch walked with God…” What do you need to start doing in order to walk with God? – Come to God intentionally – Come alongside God […]

Prayer of the Week

(NASB) Psalm 96:1-3 SING TO the LORD a new song; Sing to the LORD, all the earth. 2 Sing to the LORD, bless His name; Proclaim good tidings of His salvation from day to day. 3 Tell of His glory among the nations.”