Tag Archives: 1 Peter

Psalm 119 – Gimel

Scripture Text – Psalm 119 The emphasis in this the longest psalm, and the basic theme, is on the vital ministry and practical use of the Word of God in the inner spiritual life of God’s children. It describes how … Continue reading

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Psalm 119 – Beth

Scripture Text – Psalm 119 The emphasis in this the longest psalm, and the basic theme, is on the vital ministry and practical use of the Word of God in the inner spiritual life of God’s children. It describes how … Continue reading

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Peace In a World of War – 2

Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. – Romans 5:1 In these messages we shall discuss peace as prophesied and developed in the Word of God. We shall first present Him … Continue reading

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Anecdotal Story 2/04/2023

Better Late Than . . . That night the king could not sleep; so he ordered the book of the chronicles, the record of his reign, to be brought in and read to him. It was found recorded there that … Continue reading

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Turning Defeat Into Victory – 5

Scripture Text – Joshua 8 Henry Ford defined a mistake as “an opportunity to begin again, more intelligently.” Joshua would also have agreed, because he is about to “begin again, more intelligently” and organize a victory out of his mistakes. … Continue reading

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God Is Sovereign Above All – 3

Scripture Text – Daniel 1 Abraham called God “the Judge of all the earth” (Genesis 18:25), and King Hezekiah prayed, “You are God, You alone, of all the kingdoms of the earth.” – 2 Kings 19:15. In Daniel’s day, King Nebuchadnezzar … Continue reading

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Seeking and Pursuing Peace

“Let him seek peace and pursue it. For the eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, And His ears are open to their prayers.” – 1 Peter 3:11-12. “Blessed are the peacemakers, For they shall be called sons of … Continue reading

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The Perfect Revelation of The Lord – 4

Scripture Text – Psalm 19 Many church lectionaries assigns this psalm to be read on Christmas Day, when the “Sun of Righteousness” came into the world (Malachi 4:2) and the “Living Word” was laid in the manger (John 1:14). The … Continue reading

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The Perfect Revelation of The Lord – 3

Scripture Text – Psalm 19 Many church lectionaries assigns this psalm to be read on Christmas Day, when the “Sun of Righteousness” came into the world (Malachi 4:2) and the “Living Word” was laid in the manger (John 1:14). The … Continue reading

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The Perfect Revelation of The Lord – 2

Scripture Text – Psalm 19 Many church lectionaries assigns this psalm to be read on Christmas Day, when the “Sun of Righteousness” came into the world (Malachi 4:2) and the “Living Word” was laid in the manger (John 1:14). The … Continue reading

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God Is With Us! – 2

Scripture Text – Isaiah 7-12 “Here am I and the children whom the LORD has given me! We are for signs and wonders in Israel From the LORD of hosts, Who dwells in Mount Zion.” – Isaiah 8:18. This statement … Continue reading

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Admiring Awe and Sincere Humility

Monday December 5, 2022 1 Peter 5:6 Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time. Those of us who have been blessed within our own beings would not join in any … Continue reading

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The More Important Things – 4

Scripture Text – Luke 17 Jesus was preparing His disciples for the time when He would no longer be with them and they would be ministering to others in His place. It was a critical period in their lives and … Continue reading

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Living Sacrifices To God – In Service

For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure … Continue reading

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Learning Contentment – 3

Scripture Text – Philippians 4:10-23 Contentment is neither complacency, nor is it a false peace based on ignorance. The complacent believer is unconcerned about others, whether personally or situationally, while the contented Christian wants to share his blessings compassionately. Contentment … Continue reading

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How To Increase Your Joy – 2

Scripture Text – Philippians 1:1-11 That word fellowship seems to mean many things to many different people. Perhaps, like a worn coin, it may be losing its true impression. If so, we had better take some steps to rescue it. … Continue reading

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The Lord’s Weapons of Choice – 1

Scripture Text – Judges 3 The weapons we fight with as Christian soldiers engaged in spiritual warfare, are not the weapons of the world. That statement could have been made by a alien from space in a science-fiction novel or … Continue reading

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The Peoples of Christ’s Kingdom – 1

Scripture Text – Matthew 5:1-16 Please read the Scripture text to get a background on the subject. You can click on the link for a NKJV reading.. His follower’s character (Matthew 5:1-12). As the multitudes continued to flock to Jesus … Continue reading

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Noah’s Faith, Noah’s Family – 5

Scripture Text – Genesis 6:9 – 7:24 Methuselah was Noah’s grandfather, and Noah knew that when his grandfather died, nothing stood in the way of God’s judgment falling on a wicked world. For over a century, Noah had been warning … Continue reading

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Noah’s Faith, Noah’s Family – 1

Scripture Text – Genesis 6:9 – 7:24 Except for the increase in violence and crime, the times were pretty good. People were “eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage” (Matthew 24:38), and life was going on as usual. They … Continue reading

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