Jeremiah 48:1-49:6; 2 Timothy 1:1-18; Psalm 119:81-88 “A curse on him who is lax in doing the Lord’s work!” (Jeremiah 48:10). We should not be lax in doing the Lord’s work, “For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a Spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline” (2 Timothy 1:7). Through …
Category: 1 Corinthians
I'm accepted, I'm forgiven …
"Whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God" (1 Corinthians 10:31). "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord" (Colossians 3:23). So much of our life seems so ordinary. We say, "There's nothing very special about it." What does God say to us about our …
It won't be long …
"Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom" (Psalm 90:12). May God teach us to live our life in the light of eternity. "What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has conceived” — the things God has prepared for those who love him …
Faith, hope, love … and Jesus
"And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love" (1 Corinthians 13:13). We give thanks to God for faith, hope and love - but, more than anything else, we give thanks for Jesus. He shows to us real love, true love, the best love, the greatest love, his love. We put …
We need more love … We need more of Jesus …
"I show you a more excellent way" (1 Corinthians 12:31, New King James Version). "I will show you the most excellent way" (1 Corinthians 12:31, New International Version). A more excellent way - Love is a better way. The most excellent way - Love is the best way. How do we learn to love? - …
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Enough understanding to change our way of thinking and our way of living …
"The disciples did not understand any of this. Its meaning was hidden from them, and they did not know what he was talking about" (Luke 18:34). The disciples didn't know what Jesus was talking about. Jesus did know what he was talking about. There are many things that we don't understand - this is when …
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The Church's one foundation is Jesus Christ her Lord.
"No one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ" (1 Corinthians 3:11). Here's a link to a great hymn. Be blessed as you listen to it - and sing along with it: http://youtube.com/watch?v=w1YBYrJ8Hzg
