bible-study
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If we are faithless, He remains faithful; He cannot deny Himself. – 2 Timothy 2:3 Brothers and sisters, today’s verse assures us about the unchanging nature of God’s faithfulness, even to those who do not believe. It tells us that when our own faith wavers, His faithfulness remains constant and unwavering. In the book of…
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Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling. – Philippians 2:12 As we reflect on Philippians 2:12, let’s consider the profound message it carries for our spiritual growth. Paul in this verse urges us…
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On hearing this, Jesus said, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. But go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.” – Matthew 9:12-13. In Matthew 9, we see how Jesus meets Matthew, a tax collector.…
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Do not be misled: “Bad company corrupts good character.” – 1 Corinthians 15:33 Rotten fruits are dangerous to the growth and health of other nearby fruits. If left unplucked, it has the tendency to spoil hundreds of healthy fruits. This is because rotten fruits release ethylene gas, which speeds up the ripening process of nearby…
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Make every effort to live in peace with all men and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord. – Hebrews 12:14 The word for Holy in Hebrew is “qadash”, which means to be sanctified, consecrated, and dedicated, or to be separated from the world and worldliness. It is a state of…
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“Behold, I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you. Nevertheless do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rather rejoice because your names are written in heaven.” – Luke 10:19-20 In…
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“My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me.” – John 10:27 Now it was the Feast of Dedication in Jerusalem, and it was winter. And Jesus walked in the temple, in Solomon’s porch. Then the Jews surrounded Him and said to Him, “How long do You keep us in doubt?…
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The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want – Psalm 23:1 David was a young shepherd boy from Bethlehem. He was the youngest son of Jesse and had seven older brothers. David spent his days tending to his father’s sheep, he was a wonderful shepherd. He took great care of his father’s sheep, protecting…
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Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. – Colossians 3:2 The Christian walk is one that requires absolute focus and fixation on Christ. However, our desire to look to earthly things instead of heavenly things comes from two flaws in thinking. We either look to earthly things because we think they will…
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