Children soak up lots of love from their parents and grandparents during Christmas time and christian adults reflect on Jesus’ Birth. Christmas was prophetically described by the Old Testament prophet Isaiah. “Isaiah stands midway between Moses and Christ. He was, at the same time, the great preacher of repentance and the evangelist of the Old … [Read more…]
“Salvation be to our God, who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb!” In chapter 1 of Revelations John the revelator introduces the heavenly visions God gave him of what is and the glory to come. In chapter 7, he shows us the Church in salvation before the throne in heaven, giving glory to … [Read more…]
Thanksgiving glorifies God and builds relationships. It is a festive occasion celebrated in churches and family homes around the world by followers of Messiah Jesus and others. This festival includes a common meal eaten together by brothers and sisters in the Lord, family members and friends. Edifying conversation thrives around the table and participants speak … [Read more…]
“Don’t be sorrowful, because the joy of the LORD is your strength.” Nehemiah 8:10 Nehemiah encouraged the God fearing Jews with those words about 430 BC in the last book of the Old Testament canon. The Jews had fallen from Old Testament godliness and God’s wrath against them resulted in the fall of Jerusalem and … [Read more…]
Righteousness, peace and joy are blessings God our Father has blessed us with through and in Messiah Jesus His Son in the Holy Spirit. “13 Therefore let’s not judge one another any more, but judge this rather, that no man put a stumbling block in his brother’s way, or an occasion for falling. 14 I … [Read more…]
When you read the Gospels and Acts the eyes of your heart will be enlightened. (Eph 1:15-23; 2 Cor 3:17-18) and you will be changed from glory to glory. Matthew has 28 chapters. Mark has 16 chapters. Luke has 24 chapters. John has 21 chapters. Acts has 28 chapters. I recommend your start with Mark … [Read more…]
You who have believed and been born again walk in the light knowing, “your life is hid with Christ in God.” You know the gospel and the melodious chords of eternity ringing in you bring zest in your life. Your life is filled with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realm. “Blessed be the God … [Read more…]
Mary was told that by the angel Gabriel God sent to show Mary she was to give birth to Jesus. Like her husband Joseph, Mary found favor with God and God trusted Mary to do His will. Gabriel said to Mary: “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you!” Then explained how … [Read more…]
The letter has no definite outline, being a pastoral instruction more than a doctrinal discussion. After the address we may distinguish eight groups of admonitions, joined in a rather loose fashion, all presenting the topic: The Christian as he should be, a perfect man of God: 1) An admonition to steadfastness in temptations which test … [Read more…]
Joseph had heart for our God and Father and His people. God trusted him to do His will. He took this proverb to heart and applied it in all his ways: “Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will … [Read more…]