Last week we learned that Jesus’ miracles were not just random acts of kindness. Jesus’ miracles were signs meant to authenticate His claim to be the Christ, the Son of God. The signs were verifiable proof that Jesus was sent from God (John 3:2). Last week we looked at 4 of Jesus’ signs and todayContinueContinue reading “Jesus’ Signs in the Gospel of John: Part 2”
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Selfishly Criticizing God (Malachi 3:13-18)
In the previous section of our study of Malachi, the Lord told His children to “bring the full tithe into the storehouse…and thereby put Me to the test.” If they would trust Him, He would “rebuke the devourer for you, so that it will not destroy the fruits of your soil, and your vine inContinueContinue reading “Selfishly Criticizing God (Malachi 3:13-18)”
Profaning God’s Covenant of Marriage (Malachi 2:10-16)
Those who belong to the Lord should be careful to live in a manner that pleases the Lord. Failure to live faithfully has been the focus of our study of the book of Malachi. Thus far we have learned that the people of Malachi’s day had major problems in their worship that God sought toContinueContinue reading “Profaning God’s Covenant of Marriage (Malachi 2:10-16)”
Advent: Hope in Dark Days (1 Tim 4:10)
The sun does not stop shining when dark clouds pass in front of it; it just becomes harder to see. Dark clouds of despair can make it harder for us to see Jesus, but His steadfast love never ceases. Set your hope in Jesus and you will come safely through all the storms of thisContinueContinue reading “Advent: Hope in Dark Days (1 Tim 4:10)”
Praying for Patience (James 5:7-11)
When was the last time you asked God to increase your patience? The Holy Spirit gives us patience (Gal 5:22), but we usually shy away from asking God to increase it. Thomas á Kempis once said that “All men commend patience, although few are willing to practice it.” We want people to be patient withContinueContinue reading “Praying for Patience (James 5:7-11)”
Taming the Tongue (James 3:1-18)
Sticks and stones may break my bones but words may break my heart. You may have been taught that “words can never hurt me”, but words may actually hurt a lot more than sticks and stones. A broken leg takes six to eight weeks to heal, but a broken heart usually takes much longer. ThisContinueContinue reading “Taming the Tongue (James 3:1-18)”
Faith and Works (James 2:14-26)
Jesus called His followers “the salt of the earth” (Matt 5:13) and “the light of the world“ (Matt 5:14). The effectiveness of salt is demonstrated in its ability to improve the taste of food and slow the decay of food. Bad salt is worthless. The effectiveness of light is demonstrated in its ability to giveContinueContinue reading “Faith and Works (James 2:14-26)”
The Sin of Favoritism (James 2:1-13)
You will never get a second chance to make a first impression; but don’t worry, first impressions can be deceiving. This is why you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover. It is foolish to judge someone by outward appearances alone because you fail to see who they really are. Previously, James wrote that ChristiansContinueContinue reading “The Sin of Favoritism (James 2:1-13)”
Heart, Head, Hands (James 1:19-27)
Authentic Christianity has profound implications for your heart, head, and hands. In other words, authentic Christianity is a supernatural change of heart that fuels a desire to know (head) more about Christ that in turn motivates the faithful work of your hands. James says it this way in James 1:22, “be doers of the wordContinueContinue reading “Heart, Head, Hands (James 1:19-27)”
When Tempted (James 1:13-16)
It is not a matter of “If” but “when”. In verse 13, James does not say, “If” you are tempted, but “When” you are tempted. Jesus said, “Temptations to sin are sure to come” (Luke 17:1) and we must always be diligent to resist every temptation. When we are tempted, we need to remember threeContinueContinue reading “When Tempted (James 1:13-16)”
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