Category Archives: Pastor’s Desk

Scripture Reference: Matthew 5:14-16 II. The Light is Powerful “You are the light of the world.” The church is to be the channel of Light to this dark world. The light shines through us, but we are not the source … Continue reading →

Scripture Reference: Matthew 5:14-16 “You are the light of the world,” stated Jesus during what we often refer to as the Sermon on the Mount. This is the longest recorded message we have that our Savior preached. It was given … Continue reading →

Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 3:18 The Change Produced By This Spiritual Discernment – Continued Ever so sadly, those still living and walking in darkness will go on, forever in the treadmill of vain opposition to God. “In their case the … Continue reading →

Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 3:18 The Change Produced By This Spiritual Discernment – Continued From last lesson: The servants of the Lord are no longer afraid of affliction and/or evil. They recognize their legacy as heirs of God and fellow … Continue reading →

Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 3:18 The Change Produced By This Spiritual Discernment When people see the glory of the Lord they are definitely changed. Here is something wonderful indeed. Paul paints the portrait of the glorified Lord. As he and … Continue reading →

Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 3:18 The Object of This Spiritual Discernment – Continued Afterwards, then Jesus set His face steadfastly toward Jerusalem where He knew He would suffer. Yes, even while in His humiliation He was glorious. His disciples beheld … Continue reading →

Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 3:18 The Object of This Spiritual Discernment So, what is it that the servants of the Lord see? They see a glorious vision. Would Paul have rejoiced so greatly in the fact that all could see … Continue reading →

Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 3:18 The Nature of This Spiritual Discernment – Continued C. “We All . . . ‘With Unveiled Face’ ” – Continued From last lesson: Again you might ask, doesn’t Paul fear that his office and his … Continue reading →

Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 3:18 The Nature of This Spiritual Discernment – Continued C. “We All . . . ‘With Unveiled Face’ ” Paul doesn’t just rejoice in the fact that in the new day all believers see; he also … Continue reading →

Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 3:18 The Nature of This Spiritual Discernment – Continued B. “ ‘We All’ . . . With Unveiled Face” – Continued Continuing on, we need to remember that In context, Moses kept warning the people not … Continue reading →

Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 3:18 The Nature of This Spiritual Discernment – Continued B. “ ‘We All’ . . . With Unveiled Face” It seems that Paul thinks of Moses as God’s prophet went up to the mount. He thinks … Continue reading →

Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 3:18 The Nature of This Spiritual Discernment A. New Testament Versus Old Testament Believers The nature of the spiritual discernment of which Paul speaks appears first and foremost in the fact that it is the direct … Continue reading →

Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 3:18 The Apostle Paul determined to know nothing among them except Jesus Christ and Him crucified (1 Corinthians 2:2). He did not request a place for his God in the Greek Parthenon; in essence, he was … Continue reading →

Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 3:18 “And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the … Continue reading →