Matthew 13:45-46 45…”the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking beautiful pearls, 46 who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had and bought it. – – This wonderful verse from Matthew 13 is part of a series of parables.  It is the chapter where Jesus … Continue reading A Question Of Worth.

1 Kings 18:37-39 37 “Hear me, O LORD, hear me, that this people may know that You are the LORD God, and that You have turned their hearts back to You again.” 38 Then the fire of the LORD fell and consumed the burnt sacrifice, and the wood and the stones and the dust, and … Continue reading Our Lamb Was Not Consumed!

Mark 9:2-8 2″Now after six days Jesus took Peter, James, and John, and led them up on a high mountain apart by themselves; and He was transfigured before them. 3 His clothes became shining, exceedingly white, like snow, such as no launderer on earth can whiten them. 4 And Elijah appeared to them with Moses, and they were talking with Jesus. 5 Then Peter answered … Continue reading Transfiguration!

Exodus 29:26-27 NKJV “26 Then you shall take the breast of the ram of Aaron’s consecration and WAVE it as a wave offering before the Lord ; and it shall be your portion. 27 And from the ram of the consecration you shall consecrate the breast of the wave offering which is WAVED, and the thigh … Continue reading The Wave And Heave Offerings.

Deuteronomy 14:4-6 4 These are the beasts which you shall eat: the ox, the sheep, and the goat, 5 The hart, and the roebuck, and the fallow deer, and the wild goat, and the pygarg, and the wild ox, and the chamois. 6 And every beast that parts the hoof, and separates the cleft into two claws, and chews the … Continue reading Cloven Hooves.

Hurry Up! 2 Corinthians 6:1-3:  "Behold, NOW is the accepted time; behold, NOW is the day of salvation." - - God is always encouraging us to rest in Him, to relax, not worry or be stressed.  But there is one instance in all of scripture where He tells us to hurry up.  It's here in … Continue reading Hurry up!

1 Corinthians 3:12-15 12 Now if anyone builds on this foundation with GOLD, SILVER, PRECIOUS STONES, WOOD, HAY, STRAW, 13 “Each one’s WORK will become clear; for the Day will declare it, because it will be revealed by fire; and the fire will test each one’s work of what SORT it is. 14 If anyone’s WORK which … Continue reading What Sort Is Your Work?

Jesus’ Lineage Matthew 1:1-6 1″The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the Son of David, the Son of Abraham: 2 Abraham begot Isaac, Isaac begot Jacob, and Jacob begot Judah and his brothers. 3 Judah begot Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez begot Hezron, and Hezron begot Ram. 4 Ram begot Amminadab, Amminadab begot … Continue reading There Is Room At The Cross For You!

Ephesians 3:14-19 “For this reason I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, from whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man, that Christ may … Continue reading Knowledge That Passes Knowing?

1 John 1:5-7 “This is the message which we have heard from Him (Jesus) and declare to you, that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all. If we say that we have fellowship with Him, and walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. But if we walk … Continue reading No Open Doors.

John 10:27-29 29 “My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me. 28 And I give them eternal life, and they shall NEVER perish; neither shall ANYONE snatch them out of MY HAND. 29 My Father, who has given them to Me, is greater than all; and no one is able … Continue reading The Realm Of “Maybe.”

Genesis 3:8-9 “And they heard the sound of the Lord God walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the Lord God among the trees of the garden. Then the Lord God called to Adam and said to him, “Where are you?” … Continue reading Where Are You?

Ezekiel 18:1-3 “The word of the Lord came to me again, saying, “What do you mean when you use this proverb concerning the land of Israel, saying: ‘The fathers have eaten sour grapes, And the children’s teeth are set on edge.’” “As I live,” says the Lord God , “YOU SHALL NO LONGER USE THIS … Continue reading Sour Grapes.

2 Corinthians 10:4-6 ” For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, 5 casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ,” – – Spiritual warfare is certainly a hot … Continue reading Mind Games.

Genesis 21:9-11 9”And Sarah saw the son of Hagar the Egyptian, whom she had borne to Abraham, scoffing. 10 Therefore she said to Abraham, “Cast out this bondwoman and her son; for the son of this bondwoman shall not be heir with my son, namely with Isaac.” 11 And the matter was very displeasing in … Continue reading Who’s Your Mama?

Matthew 6:20 “Now if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is, and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will He not much more clothe you, O you of little faith?” – – I have heard a sermon or two on this passage that left me feeling ashamed or that I had … Continue reading O Ye Of Little Faith.

Jeremiah 23:4-8 “4 I will set up SHEPHERDS over them who will FEED THEM; and they shall FEAR NO MORE, NOR BE DISMAYED, NOR SHALL THEY BE LACKING,” says the LORD. “Behold, the days are coming,” says the LORD, 5 That I will raise to David a Branch of righteousness; A King shall reign and prosper, And execute judgment and righteousness … Continue reading YHVH Tsidkenu.

Psalm 51:10-12 10 “Create in me a clean heart, O God,  And renew a steadfast spirit within me. 11 Do not cast me away from Your presence, And do not take Your Holy Spirit from me.  12 Restore to me the joy of Your salvation, And uphold me by Your generous Spirit.” – – This … Continue reading A Clean Heart!

Do Not Love the World “15 Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him.” – – At first glance, this verse seems to condemn you for being worldly because you don’t love God enough, doesn’t it?  How many … Continue reading The Love OF The Father.

James 2:14-18 “What does  it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can faith save him? If a brother or sister is naked and destitute of daily food, and one of you says to them, “Depart in peace, be warmed and filled,” but you do not give them … Continue reading The Root Produces The Fruit.

Galatians 5:3-4 “3 And I testify again to every man who becomes circumcised that he is a debtor to keep the whole law. 4 You have become estranged from Christ, you who attempt to be JUSTIFIED BY THE LAW; you have FALLEN FROM GRACE.” – – What does it mean to fall from grace?  Here’s a better question:  Can … Continue reading What Does It Mean To Fall From Grace?

"And so I tell you, every kind of sin and slander can be forgiven, but blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven." Matthew 12:31 - - You've probably heard a sermon or two about this at some point in your life.  You may have either felt threatened or had the living daylights scared out … Continue reading The UNpardonable Sin?

Matthew 7:13-14 The Narrow Way 13 “Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. 14 Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it.” … Continue reading The Gate Is Not The Door.

Luke 15:1-3 1 “Then all the tax collectors and the sinners drew near to Him to hear Him. 2 And the Pharisees and scribes complained, saying, “This Man receives sinners and eats with them.” 3 So He spoke this parable to them, saying…….” – (Jesus teaches in parables) – These are three of the most … Continue reading The Joy Of The Finder!

John 15:1-5 “I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away (lifts up); and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit. You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you. Abide … Continue reading You Know His Voice.

Matthew 4:12-16 “Now when Jesus heard that John had been put in prison, He departed to Galilee. And leaving Nazareth, He came and dwelt in Capernaum, which is by the sea, in the regions of Zebulun and Naphtali, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Isaiah the prophet, saying: “The land of Zebulun … Continue reading The Light Of The World: Christmas Series Part 7 of 7.

Matthew 2:1-2 2 Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, 2 saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him.” … Continue reading The Star Of Bethlehem: Christmas Series Part 6 of 7.

Exodus 13:11 “And it shall be, when the Lord brings you into the land of the Canaanites, as He swore to you and your fathers, and gives it to you, 12 that you shall set apart to the Lord all that open the womb, that is, every firstborn that comes from an animal which you … Continue reading A Very Special Baby: Christmas Series Part 5 of 7.

Luke 2:8-14 “Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid. Then the angel said to them, “Do not be … Continue reading Eder Migdol-The Tower Of The Flock: Christmas Series Part 4 of 7.

Psalm 19 “19 The heavens declare the glory of God; And the firmament shows His handiwork. 2 Day unto day utters speech, And night unto night reveals knowledge. 3 There is no speech nor language Where their voice is not heard. 4 Their line has gone out through all the earth, And their words to … Continue reading The Real Story In The Stars: Christmas Series Part 1 of 7.

Luke 2:1-7 “And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. This census first took place while Quirinius was governing Syria. So all went to be registered, everyone to his own city. Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the … Continue reading Chimham’s Inn: Christmas Series Part 3 of 7.

Luke 1:5-7 “There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the division of Abijah. His wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth. And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless. But … Continue reading God Remembered His Promise: Christmas Series Part 2 of 7.

1 Samuel 17:38-41 “Saul clothed David with his armor, and he put a bronze helmet on his head; he also clothed him with a coat of mail. David fastened his sword to his armor and tried to walk, for he had not tested them. And David said to Saul, “I cannot walk with these, for … Continue reading Five Smooth Stones.

2 Corinthians 5:18-19 18 “Now all things are of God who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation, 19 that is, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not imputing their trespasses to them, and has committed to us the word of reconciliation.” … Continue reading You Are A Living Love Letter.

1 Peter 1:15-16 “….but as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, because it is written, “Be holy, for I am holy.” [Leviticus 11:44-45] – – Holiness is a popular topic in the Church today.  Because it is so widely taught, it is rarely questioned. No question about … Continue reading The Opposite Of Holiness.

lI Peter 3:8-9 NKJV “But, beloved, do not forget this one thing, that with the Lord one day is AS a thousand years, and a thousand years AS one day.  The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance.” – … Continue reading On The Third Day!

Genesis 49:1-4 “1 And Jacob called his sons and said, “Gather together, that I may tell you what shall befall you IN THE LAST DAYS: 2 Gather together and hear, you sons of Jacob, And listen to Israel your father.  3 “Reuben, you are my firstborn, My might and the beginning of my strength, The excellency of dignity and the excellency … Continue reading Blessings Of Reuben, Simeon, And Levi.

Genesis 49:1-2 ” 1 And Jacob called his sons and said, “Gather together, that I may tell you what shall befall you in the last days:  2 “Gather together and hear, you sons of Jacob, And listen to Israel your father.” - - Jacob was about to die and be gathered to his fathers.  Just prior to his death, however, … Continue reading Blessings Of Jacob Over Zebulun And Naphtali.

Acts 9:1-2 1 “Then Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest  2 and asked letters from him to the synagogues of Damascus, so that if he found any who were of the Way, whether men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem.” – … Continue reading Paul And Ananias.

John 16:12-13 12 “I still have MANY THINGS TO SAY TO YOU, BUT YOU CANNOT BEAR THEM NOW. 13 However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth; for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak; and He will tell … Continue reading The Words In Red.

John 8:2-6 “Now early in the morning He (Jesus) came again into the temple, and all the people came to Him; and He sat down and taught them. Then the scribes and Pharisees brought to Him a woman caught in adultery. And when they had set her in the midst, they said to Him, “Teacher, … Continue reading Neither Do I Condemn You.

Genesis 15:5-11 Then He (Jesus) brought him (Abram) outside and said, “Look now toward heaven, and count the stars if you are able to number them.” And He said to him, “So shall your descendants be.”  And he believed in the Lord, and He accounted it to him for righteousness." Then He said to him, “I am the Lord, who brought you out of Ur of the Chaldeans, to … Continue reading Abram, The Furnace, And The Burning Lamp.

Matthew 25:14-19 “For the kingdom of heaven is like a man traveling to a far country, who called his own servants and delivered his goods to them. And to one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one, to each according to his own ability; and immediately he went on a journey. Then he who had received the … Continue reading The Parable Of The Talents.

Revelation 5:1-4 1 "And I saw in the right hand of Him who sat on the throne a scroll written inside and on the back, sealed with seven seals. 2 Then I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, “Who is worthy to open the scroll and to loose its seals?” 3 And … Continue reading The Scroll With Seven Seals.

Proverbs 25:2 "2 It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, But the glory of kings is to search out a matter." - - Some things recorded in scripture kinda leave you scratching your head, don't they?  For instance, why did God name the two pillars of Solomon's Temple?  Seems like kind of … Continue reading The Pillars Of Solomon’s Temple.

Exodus 15:1-2 ”Then Moses and the children of Israel sang this song to the LORD, and spoke, saying: “I will sing to the LORD, For He has triumphed gloriously! The horse and its rider He has thrown into the sea! The LORD is my strength and song, And He has become my salvation; He is … Continue reading The First And The Last Song.

Deuteronomy 30:1-3 “1 Now it shall come to pass, when all these things come upon you, the blessing and the curse which I have set before you, and you call them to mind among all the nations where the Lord your God drives you, 2 and you return to the Lord your God and obey … Continue reading Awesome God, AWESOME BOOK!

Jonah 1:1-3 "Now the word of the Lord came to Jonah the son of Amittai, saying, “Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and cry out against it; for their wickedness has come up before Me.” But Jonah arose to flee to Tarshish from the presence of the Lord. He went down to Joppa, and … Continue reading The Curious Story Of Jonah.

Romans 8:11 “But if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you.” - - The First-born Blessing was a coveted honor in the Old Testament. The Father of the first born would place his right hand on the head of … Continue reading The First-Born Blessing: Double Portion Of The Triune God!

Matthew 15:20-31 “Jesus departed from there (Tyre and Sidon), skirted the Sea of Galilee, and went up on the mountain and sat down there. Then great multitudes came to Him, having with them the lame, blind, mute, maimed, and many others; and they laid them down at Jesus’ feet, and He healed them. So the … Continue reading At Jesus’ Feet.

Matthew 24:1-3 "Then Jesus went out and departed from the temple, and His disciples came up to show Him the buildings of the temple. And Jesus said to them (His disciples), “Do you not see all these things? Assuredly, I say to you, not one stone shall be left here upon another, that shall not … Continue reading Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled.

Joshua 6:1-6 "Now Jericho was securely shut up because of the children of Israel; none went out, and none came in.  And the Lord said to Joshua: "See! I have given Jericho into your hand, its king, and the mighty men of valor. You shall march around the city once. This you shall do six … Continue reading Victory Is A Person!

Esther 4:14 {Mordecai to Esther} “14 For if you remain completely silent at this time, relief and deliverance will arise for the Jews from another place, but you and your father’s house will perish. Yet who knows whether you have come to the kingdom for such a time as this?” – (Queen Esther ponders Mordecai’s … Continue reading Hadassah

Revelation 4:1-4  "1 After these things I looked, and behold, a door standing open in heaven. And the first voice which I heard was like a trumpet speaking with me, saying, “Come up here, and I will show you things which must take place after this.”  2 Immediately I was in the Spirit; and behold, a throne set in heaven, and One sat on the throne.  … Continue reading The Elders Of Revelation.

John 11:1-4 "Now a certain man was sick, Lazarus of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha. It was that Mary who anointed the Lord with fragrant oil and wiped His feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was sick. Therefore the sisters sent to Him, saying, “Lord, behold, he whom You love … Continue reading Lazarus! Come Forth!

John 3:16-18 "14...as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of Man be lifted up, 15 that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life. 16 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not … Continue reading You Are Here—>

Exodus 26:1  "“Moreover you shall make the tabernacle with ten curtains of fine woven linen and blue, purple, and scarlet thread; with artistic designs of cherubim you shall weave them." - - As you have seen in this series, for those who have been following along, every facet of the Tabernacle of Moses teaches us … Continue reading Four-Times Covered: Tabernacle Series Part 9

Ruth 3:18 "Then she (Naomi) said, “Sit still, my daughter, until you know how the matter will turn out; for the man will not rest until he has concluded the matter this day.” - ("Sit still my daughter.")  - If there were ever a time in history when we need a real big miracle, now … Continue reading Sit Still My Daughter

Ephesians 6:13-17 "13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in THE EVIL DAY, and having done all, to stand. 14 Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and having shod your feet with the preparation of the … Continue reading The Empire Strikes Back!

Hebrews 10:19-22 19 Therefore, brethren, having boldness to enter the Holiest by the blood of Jesus, 20 by A NEW AND LIVING WAY which He consecrated for us, through the veil, that is, His flesh, 21 and having a High Priest over the house of God, 22 let us draw near with a true heart in … Continue reading A New And Living Way

Genesis 22 22 "Now it came to pass after these things that God tested Abraham, and said to him, “Abraham!” And he said, “Here I am.” 2 Then He said, “Take now your son, your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah, and offer him there as a burnt … Continue reading A Very Unusual Request

Exodus 33:8-10 8 "So it was, whenever Moses went out to the tabernacle, that all the people rose, and each man stood AT HIS TENT DOOR and watched Moses until he had gone into the tabernacle. 9 And it came to pass, when Moses entered the tabernacle, that the pillar of cloud descended and stood … Continue reading Turn Your Back On The Desert

Psalm 126:5 "5 Those who sow in tears, Shall reap in joy." - - You've all, no doubt, heard it said that you reap what you sow, right?  Now, under the Old Covenant, that was bad news:  Do bad, get bad; Do good, get good.  As if that weren't bad enough, it says in Hosea 8:7a, "They … Continue reading Sowing And Reaping

"For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ all shall be made alive." (I Corinthians 15:22 NKJV) This particular verse is a wonderful promise to those of us who believe.  However, it is this verse that as been used by Unitarians and Universalists to mean that everyone is automatically saved and, therefore, going … Continue reading It’s About Choice

1 Samuel 5:1-4 "Then the Philistines took the ark of God and brought it from Ebenezer to Ashdod. When the Philistines took the ark of God, they brought it into the house of Dagon and set it by Dagon. And when the people of Ashdod arose early in the morning, there was Dagon, fallen on … Continue reading The “god” Of The Philistines

I Thessalonians 4:13-17 "But I do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning those who have fallen asleep, lest you sorrow as others who have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who sleep in Jesus. For this we say to … Continue reading Look Up: Your Redemption Draws Near!

John 1:29 "The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, 'Behold! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!'" - - If you've ever been in any church, anywhere at all, no doubt you have heard this verse.  By the Holy Spirit, John revealed the truth of Who … Continue reading No More Double Talk, Please.

Deuteronomy 34:1-7 “Then Moses went up from the plains of Moab to Mount Nebo, to the top of Pisgah, which is across from Jericho. And the Lord showed him all the land of Gilead as far as Dan, all Naphtali and the land of Ephraim and Manasseh, all the land of Judah as far as … Continue reading The Secret Of Moses’ Longevity.

2 Samuel 9:1-5 "1 Now David said, “Is there still anyone who is left of the house of Saul, that I may show him kindness for Jonathan's sake?” 2 And there was a servant of the house of Saul whose name was Ziba. So when they had called him to David, the king said to him, … Continue reading Mephibosheth.

1 John 1:8-10 "8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 10 If we say that we have not sinned, we … Continue reading Never Again.

God Protects His People Psalm 121:4 "4 Behold, He who keeps Israel Shall neither slumber nor sleep." -   - Of all the nations and ethnic groups on earth, none has been more hated and persecuted than the Jewish people.  Yet amazingly, because of God's grace and mercy, they have remained intact, their ancient language … Continue reading Galilee And The Yom Kippur War Of 1973

Romans 6:13-15 "13 And do not present your members as instruments of unrighteousness to sin, but present yourselves to God as being alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness to God. 14 For sin shall not have dominion over you, for YOU ARE NOT UNDER LAW BUT UNDER GRACE." - - Paul … Continue reading Who Needs The Law?

Song of Solomon 6:1 "Where has your beloved gone, O fairest among women? Where has your beloved turned aside, That we may seek him with you?" - - This wonderful book, this "Song of Songs," is a beautiful description of our wonderful Jesus, His love for us, and His loving relationship with His bride, The … Continue reading Queens, Concubines, and Virgins Without Number!

1 Peter 5:8 "8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour." - - No doubt about it; satan is a defeated foe!!  But that doesn't stop him from trying to deceive you every way he can; and believe me, he tries every … Continue reading Be UNdevourable

Hebrews 2:9-11 " 9 But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, for the suffering of death crowned with glory and honor, that He, by the grace of God, might taste death for everyone. 10 For it was fitting for Him, for whom are all things and by whom are … Continue reading Burnt Offering.

John 3:16 "For God SO LOVED the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.  God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world though Him might be saved." - - God SO LOVED the world: THE … Continue reading Sheep Without A Shepherd.

Peter 3:18 18 "...but grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and forever. Amen." - - It's natural, I suppose, to reason out spiritual truths according to our human understanding, particularly on the topic of spiritual growth.  After all, we are human … Continue reading Spiritual Growth According To Paul.

Romans 5:17 "For if by one man's offense, death reigned through the one, MUCH MORE those who receive {not everyone in the world, just those who receive} ABUNDANCE OF GRACE {not a trickle} AND THE GIFT {not a REWARD} OF RIGHTEOUSNESS will reign IN LIFE {not in heaven} through the One; Jesus Christ." Grace is … Continue reading The Gift Of Righteousness

Matthew 9:1-8 "So He (Jesus) got into a boat, crossed over, and came to His own city. Then behold, they brought to Him a paralytic lying on a bed. When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralytic, “Son, be of good cheer; your sins are forgiven you.” And at once some of the … Continue reading Rise: Take Up Your Bed And Walk

Isaiah 53:3-6 "3 He is despised and rejected by men, A Man of sorrows and acquainted with grief. And we hid, as it were, our faces from Him; He was despised, and we did not esteem Him. 4 Surely He has borne our GRIEFS* And carried our SORROWS;* Yet we esteemed Him stricken, Smitten by … Continue reading In Remembrance Of Me

Isaiah 53:3-6 "3He is despised and rejected by men, A Man of sorrows and acquainted with grief. And we hid, as it were, our faces from Him; He was despised, and we did not esteem Him. 4 Surely He has borne our GRIEFS* And carried our SORROWS;* Yet we esteemed Him stricken, Smitten by God, … Continue reading God Is Not The Author Of Disease

Mark 5:21-29 "21 Now when Jesus had crossed over again by boat to the other side, (of the Sea of Galilee) a great multitude gathered to Him; and He was by the sea. 22 And behold, one of the rulers of the synagogue came, Jairus by name. And when he saw Him, he fell at … Continue reading Talítha Cumí!

Isaiah 61:10 "I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, 10 My soul shall be joyful in my God; For He has clothed me with the garments of salvation, He has covered me with the robe of righteousness, As a bridegroom decks himself with ornaments, And as a bride adorns herself with her jewels." - - … Continue reading The Bride

Revelation 21:1-4 NKJV "Now I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away. Also there was no more sea. Then I, John, saw the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And … Continue reading God Will Wipe Away Every Tear.

Luke 14:26-27 “If anyone comes to Me and does not hate his father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, yes, and his own life also, he cannot be My disciple. And whoever does not bear his cross and come after Me cannot be My disciple." -   - While Jesus was here on … Continue reading No Longer Disciples: SONS AND DAUGHTERS

Mark 10:17-22 "Now as He {Jesus} was going out on the road, one came running, knelt before Him, and asked Him, “Good Teacher, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?” So Jesus said to him, “Why do you call Me good? No one is good but One, that is, God. You know … Continue reading Where Your Treasure Is…

This is the account in Genesis 12 of an incident in Abram's life.  It demonstrates perfectly how God deals with us who are made righteous by faith; not as servants, but as SONS.  The two are 180° opposite. Let's follow the story. Genesis 12: "10 Now there was a famine in the land, andAbram went … Continue reading The Difference Between Servants And Sons

Mark 9:21-24 24 Jesus asked the boy’s father, “How long has he been like this?” “From childhood,” he answered. 22 “It has often thrown him into fire or water to kill him. But if you can do anything, take pity on us and help us.” 23 “‘If you can’?” said Jesus. 'Everything is possible for … Continue reading All Things Are Possible To Him Who Believes

Hebrews 10:20-22 "20 Therefore, brethren, having boldness to enter the Holiest by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way which He consecrated for us, through the veil, that is, His flesh, 21 and having a High Priest over the house of God, 22 let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance … Continue reading A Seared Conscience

Hebrews 3:12 " Beware, brethren, lest there be in any of you an EVIL (póneros) heart of unbelief in departing from the living God; " What did Paul mean by "an evil heart?"  It's a fair question. If someone were to ask you to define evil, you'd probably answer, "something bad," right?  That'd be the first … Continue reading An Evil Heart

Luke 4:6 "All this authority I will give You, and their glory; for this has been delivered to me, and I give it to whomever I wish. 7 Therefore, if You will worship before me, all will be Yours.” (...and Jesus' response) Luke 4:8 And Jesus answered and said to him, “Get behind Me, Satan! … Continue reading Fear = Worship

Numbers 23:19-21 “God is not a man, that He should lie, Nor a son of man, that He should repent. Has He said, and will He not do? Or has He spoken, and will He not make it good? Behold, I have received a command to bless; He has blessed, and I cannot reverse it. … Continue reading The The Error of Balaam And The Doctrine Of The Nicolaitans

Revelation 2:1-7 “To the angel of the church of Ephesus write, ‘These things says He who holds the seven stars in His right hand, who walks in the midst of the seven golden lampstands: “I know your works, your labor, your patience, and that you cannot bear those who are evil. And you have tested those … Continue reading You Have Left Your First Love.

Acts 5:1-5 1 "But a CERTAIN MAN named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession. 2 And he kept back part of the proceeds, his wife also being aware of it, and brought a certain part and laid it at the apostles’ feet. 3 But Peter said,  “Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart … Continue reading Ananias And Sapphira.

John 21:20 "20 Then Peter, turning around, saw the disciple whom Jesus loved following, who also had leaned on His breast at the supper..." Jesus was kinda like a rock star when He walked on earth in that, everywhere He went, multitudes thronged Him.  Most of the time, you think of Him and His disciples … Continue reading Hear His Heart

John 13:23-25 23 "Now there was leaning on Jesus’ bosom one of His disciples, whom Jesus loved.".   24 Simon Peter therefore motioned to him to ask who it was of whom He spoke. 25 Then, leaning back on Jesus’ breast, he said to Him, “Lord, who is it?” - - Who was this one leaning … Continue reading The Disciple Whom Jesus Loved.

Matthew 5:17-18 Christ Fulfills the Law 17 “Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy BUT TO FULFILL. 18 For assuredly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or one tittle will by no means pass from the law … Continue reading “…Till All Be Fulfilled”

Mark 6:45-51  45 "Immediately He made His disciples get into the boat and go before Him to the other side, to Bethsaida, while He sent the multitude away. 46 And when He had sent them away, He departed to the mountain to pray.  47 Now when evening came, the boat was in the middle of … Continue reading The Fourth Watch.

Hebrews 8:7-9 "7 For if that first covenant had been faultless, then no place would have been sought for a second. 8 Because finding fault with them, He says: “Behold, the days are coming, says the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah— … Continue reading The Laws Of The New Covenant

Acts 20:27 "For I (Paul) have not shunned to declare to you the whole counsel of God." - - What does it mean to preach the whole counsel of God?  If you're like most of us, you were probably taught that it means "We must teach from the Old Testament, not just the New," right?  What … Continue reading The Whole Counsel Of God

Psalms 115:16 "The heaven, even the heavens, are the LORD’s; But the earth He has given to the children of men."  - - The Bible tells us that God is good.  So why is the world in such a mess, full of evil people and calamities if God is so good?  Isn't He Sovereign over the … Continue reading Why We Pray.

John 15:2 "Every branch in me that does not bear not fruit he takes away: and every branch that bears fruit, he prunes, that it may bear more fruit." -   - Your perception of your Heavenly Father colors EVERYTHING:  How you pray; your perception of that scripture you just read; how you walk out your … Continue reading The Vinedresser.

1 Samuel 3:1-5 "3 Now the boy Samuel ministered to the Lord before Eli. And THE WORD OF THE LORD WAS RARE IN THOSE DAYS; there was NO WIDESPREAD REVELATION. 2 And it came to pass at that time, while Eli was lying down in his place, and when HIS EYES HAD BEGUN TO GROW … Continue reading Blind Old Eli

Acts 20:7-12 7"Now on the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul, ready to depart the next day, spoke to them and continued his message until midnight. 8 There were many lamps in the upper room where they were gathered together. 9 And in a window sat a certain young man named Eutychus, who was sinking … Continue reading Eutychus And The Story behind The Words