"These things also belong to the wise: It is not good to show partiality in judgment. He who says to the wicked, “You are righteous,” Him the people will curse; Nations will abhor him. But those who rebuke the wicked will have delight, And a good blessing will come upon them." Proverbs 24:23-25 (NKJV)
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Trusting the LORD; Even in Loss
"Then Job arose, and rent his mantle, and shaved his head, and fell down upon the ground, and worshipped, and said, 'Naked came I out of my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return thither: the LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD.' In all this Job …
Separation
"On that day they read in the book of Moses in the audience of the people; and therein was found written, that the Ammonite and the Moabite should not come into the congregation of God for ever; because they met not the children of Israel with bread and with water, but hired Balaam against them, …
Study of Ephesians 1:1-5
Riches of Christ Jesus Ephesians 1:1-5 Purpose of this study: 1. To discover the greatness of being in Christ; 2. To know the richness of His blessings; 3. To know and understand our purpose in Christ; 4. To better understand our calling. The book of Ephesians was written by Paul the apostle while he was …
Romans 9:25-33 No People Left Out
No People Left Out Romans 9:25-33 There may have been accusations against Paul’s teaching, claiming that He was preaching an unjust and unrighteous God. That is not what Paul preached, nor is it the teaching of Scripture. Because God is holy, righteous, and just He has every right to be “Merciful to whom He will …
Study Romans – Romans 1:1-7
OUTLINE OF ROMANS – I. Introduction (vv. 1:1 – 17). II. The sinfulness of man (vv. 1:18 – 3:20). III. Salvation – Justification throught the righteousness of Christ (3:21 – 5:11). IV. Death and Life with Christ and walking in the Spirit (5:12 – 8:13). V. The fulness of the Blessing of the Gospel (8:14-39). …
Being a Faithful Servant
Today's Bible Reading: Genesis 24 - 25 "Then the man bowed down his head and worshiped the LORD. And he said, “Blessed be the LORD God of my master Abraham, who has not forsaken His mercy and His truth toward my master. As for me, being on the way, the LORD led me to the …
You Have Not Withheld Your Son
Today's Bible Reading: Genesis 21 - 23 "Then the Angel of the LORD called to Abraham a second time out of heaven, and said: “By Myself I have sworn, says the LORD, because you have done this thing, and have not withheld your son, your only son— blessing I will bless you, and multiplying I …
Accounted Righteousness through Faith
"Therefore He who supplies the Spirit to you and works miracles among you, does He do it by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith? just as Abraham “believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness.” Therefore know that only those who are of faith are sons of Abraham. …
Be Ready; The Son of Man Comes
"Let your loins be girded about, and your lights burning; and ye yourselves like unto men that wait for their lord, when he will return from the wedding; that when he cometh and knocketh, they may open unto him immediately. Blessed are those servants, whom the lord when he cometh shall find watching: verily I …
Allow the Children
Children are special. It does not matter if they are "special needs" children or just as bright and healthy as one of us would like them to be. They are special, and need adult guidance, care, supervision, leadership, and discipline. All of those things. One day when Jesus was with His disciples some children were …
The Eyes and Ears of Biblical Understanding
Seeing and hearing are an important part of human living and existence. Without seeing we could not see the beauties of the created order around us; neither could we see to navigate as we walk, ride or drive through a countryside. Without hearing we could not hear the sounds of animals in the creation, neither …
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When God Hears Our Prayer
"If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me: but verily God hath heard me; He hath attended to the voice of my prayer. Blessed be God, which hath not turned away my prayer, nor His mercy from me." Psalm 66:18-20 (KJV) Have you ever noticed a time when it seems …
Know That the LORD is God
Today's Reading: 1 Kings 8 "And it was so, that when Solomon had made an end of praying all this prayer and supplication unto the LORD, he arose from before the altar of the LORD, from kneeling on his knees with his hands spread up to heaven. And he stood, and blessed all the congregation …
Blessing the People
Today's Reading: Numbers 5 - 6 "And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, Speak unto Aaron and unto his sons, saying, On this wise ye shall bless the children of Israel, saying unto them, The LORD bless thee, and keep thee: The LORD make His face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: The …
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