Tag: Jesus

The Hope of Glory

“To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory:” Colossians 1:27 In the Old Testament, the Israelites were to reveal God to the world. All of the world was to recognize […]

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A Miserable Failure

“Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?” Matthew 7:22 Elisha sent one of the prophets to anoint a new king of Israel, Jehu, even […]

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Living Examples

“So that ye were ensamples to all that believe in Macedonia and Achaia.” 1 Thessalonians 1:7 Paul remembered the missionary journey that led to the establishment of the church at Thessalonica. “For yourselves, brethren, know our entrance in unto you, that it was not in vain” (1 Thessalonians 2:1). He […]

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The Glory Which has been Given

“And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one:” John 17:22 David understood the act of crying out to God with the desires of his heart, knowing God would hear and answer. “The LORD is nigh unto all […]

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Sifted as Wheat

“And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat:” Luke 22:31 On the last night that Jesus was with His disciples, He gave Peter a great warning. Notice that He called him Simon, not Peter. Peter means “a rock”. […]

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Wise Men Seek Him

“Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.” Matthew 2:2 We often refer to Luke 2:1-20 as “The Christmas Story.” It is important to read these verses, for there are many important […]

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Jesus’ Prayer

“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” John 15:13 We have heard all of our lives that God sent His Son, Jesus, into the world to save us from our sin. But have you ever thought about how Jesus felt […]

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Betrayals

“For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death.” 2 Corinthians 7:10 Have you ever experienced the betrayal of a friend? Did you understand the reasoning behind that betrayal? I believe it hurts the most when one is betrayed […]

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Man of Sorrows

“Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might shew forth all longsuffering, for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting. ” 1 Timothy 1:16 This amazing hymn was written many years ago. However, the truths revealed were recorded […]

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A “Kadesh-barnea” Moment

“Neither yield ye your members as instruments of unrighteousness unto sin: but yield yourselves unto God, as those that are alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness unto God.” Romans 6:13 Many people have recognized the sin in their lives, acknowledging the need of a Saviour, and then […]

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