Tag Archives: Exhortation

Scripture Reference: 2 Corinthians 8:1-5 What an Arrangement What is your arrangement with God, brothers and sisters? How much do you love God? If God blessed you in terms of how you invested your time, talents, and finances, would He … Continue reading →

Scripture Reference: 2 Corinthians 8:1-5 What a Grace – Continued Unless you are aware of the reality of God, it truly is a waste of time to attend church. Jesus stated this in His Word, “God is Spirit, and those … Continue reading →

Scripture Reference: 2 Corinthians 8:1-5 What a Secret – Continued The Word lets us know that by nature, human beings are self-centered, narrow-minded, and greedy. Grace enables us, God’s grace and not ours, to say when it comes to giving … Continue reading →

Scripture Reference: 2 Corinthians 8:1-5 What a Contrast – Continued An old expression goes, “I cried because I had no shoes until I met a man who had no feet.” There’s always somebody worse off than you. You may be … Continue reading →

Scripture Reference: 2 Corinthians 8:1-5 The churches in Macedonia were far more generous than what seemed reasonable. That is what the Apostle Paul was writing to the Corinthian church. Not what he and his comrades expected, but more. In fact, … Continue reading →

Scripture Reference: Philippians 1:12-25 God Can Give Us Sufficient Courage for Every Situation We Face Read Philippians 1:19-25 for insight into this section. As you read this section of Paul’s letter, you see this is not the whimper of one … Continue reading →

Scripture Reference: Philippians 1:12-25 God Can Use Our Problems to Encourage Others – Continued Read Philippians 1:14-18 for insight into this section. The lesson here is clear: God often uses the problems that envelop us to encourage others in life’s … Continue reading →

Scripture Reference: Philippians 1:12-25 God Can Use Our Problems to Encourage Others Read Philippians 1:14-18 for insight into this section. Roman persecution of the Christians had not yet become severe or widespread. Ominous signs did foretell its coming, but Nero … Continue reading →

Scripture Reference: Philippians 1:12-25 God Can Put a Silver Lining in Every Dark Cloud – Continued Read Philippians 1:12-13 for insight into this section. During one of his most difficult experiences, as the darkness of uncertainty settled around him in … Continue reading →

Scripture Reference: Philippians 1:12-25 During life’s daylight hours, when we are lighthearted and full of life, we don’t take time to listen. But when the sunlight fades in some sorrow or difficult experience, God gets our attention and in the … Continue reading →

Scripture Reference: Hebrews 9:22 The Death of Christ Is the Atonement of God for Our Sins What is the meaning of the death of our Lord? This is God’s redemption for our souls. This is God’s way for our salvation. … Continue reading →

Scripture Reference: Hebrews 9:22 What is the crucifixion of the Son of God on the cross? What happened on Golgotha, on Calvary? Is this a dramatic play like the tragedy of Shakespeare’s Macbeth or King Lear? What is this that … Continue reading →