The account of Jesus’ temptation (Matthew 4:1–11; Luke 4:1–13) is rich with meaning. Not only does it affirm Jesus as the perfect, sinless man, but it also exposes Satan’s strategies—and shows us how we, too, can overcome temptation. From the mountaintop experience of blessing at the Jordan River, Jesus was immediately led by the Spirit … Read more
Both the Old and the New Testaments agree that children have only one role or responsibility in the family – to obey their parents. The admonition of Solomon in Proverbs 1:8 is more fully explained by Paul in Ephesians 6:1-3. Bible Verses: Proverbs 1:8 & Ephesians 6:1-3 “My son, hear the instruction of your father, … Read more
The church at Corinth was a defiled body of believers. Some of its members were guilty of sexual immorality; others got drunk; still, others were using the grace of God to excuse worldly living. To sum it all up, it was a disgraced church. How did this happen? Corinth was a polluted city, filled with … Read more
Psalm 100:1-5 is a thanksgiving song that describes the process of preparation, anticipation, and participation of God’s people in worship. In the procession, as the worshipers reach the gates of the sanctuary (Psalm 100:4-5), they burst out in songs of praise and thanksgiving to God because of His goodness, unfailing love, and faithfulness. Bible Verse: … Read more
Do you want to be blessed by God? I’m sure you do. I mean, who does not want to receive God’s blessings? The question you may want to ask now is, “How do I receive the blessings of God?” Psalm 1:1-3 gives us three things we must do in order to receive blessings from God. … Read more
The poem about a wife of noble character found in Proverbs 31:10-31 is part of the sayings of King Lemuel which his mother taught him. This poem is an acrostic with the initial words of the twenty-two verses all beginning with successive letters of the Hebrew alphabet. This acrostic form was a device to help … Read more
Whenever asked if we love our family, we immediately say, “Of course I do.” Our relationships in the family need to be marked by love. Husbands are to love their wives and wives must love their husbands. Parents, children, and siblings must love one another. But do we love one another the biblical way? Bible … Read more
In today’s society where abortion, child abuse, divorce, and other sins against these little ones seem to be acceptable, it has become apparent that our culture places little value on the lives of these gifts from the Lord. Bible Verse: Psalm 127:3-4 “Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb … Read more
When life gets tough, we need to trust someone. And that someone is none other than God. When we are going through one of life’s storms, the Great Physician has a prescription in Proverbs 3:5 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding.” You can trust God with … Read more
The Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard found in Matthew 20:1-16 deals with a very common human problem – jealousy. Contrast it with God’s generosity and the true meaning of pure grace. The parable emphasizes a right attitude in service. Note that two kinds of workers were hired that day: those who wanted a … Read more
