Tag Archives: Righteousness

Reflecting With God 8/17/2025

Thinking, praying, reading, studying the Bible – when we do these things, we are reflecting on the Word of God. To reflect is to contemplate and/or consider, and God wants us to deeply reflect on His Word so that we … Continue reading

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Bible Insights 8/16/2025

The Test Then Jesus lifted up His eyes, and seeing a great multitude coming toward Him, He said to Philip, “Where shall we buy bread, that these may eat?” But this He said to test him, for He Himself knew … Continue reading

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Jesus, the Teacher – 4

Scripture Reference: John 3:1-21 From Last Lesson: The verb “lifted up” has a dual meaning: to be crucified (John 8:28; 12:32-34) and to be glorified and exalted. The serpent on the pole (verses 14-18) – Continued. Much as the serpent … Continue reading

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Jesus, the Teacher – 3

Scripture Reference: John 3:1-21 The wind (verses 8-13). It is likely that the evening wind was blowing just then as Nicodemus and Jesus sat on the housetop conversing. The word “wind” in both Hebrew and Greek can also be translated … Continue reading

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Jesus, the Teacher – 2

Scripture Reference: John 3:1-21 From Last Lesson: The Spirit of God takes the Word of God and, when the sinner believes, imparts the life of God. Birth (verses 1-7) – Continued. However, Jesus was not teaching that the new birth … Continue reading

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Jesus, the Teacher – 1

Scripture Reference: John 3:1-21 Not only was Benjamin Franklin a great statesman and inventor, but he was also a great correspondent and received letters from famous people from all over the world. One day he received what could well have … Continue reading

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Daily Devotional 8/09/2025

LUKE 12:32 “Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.” Here Jesus seeks to give us courage to believe in God. As a matter of fact, He does this often. We … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 8/07/2025

Scripture for Study and Encouragement: Isaiah 53 Jesus paid it all! There are no bills due for your sin! You are now free to simply trust and obey. Stop trying to earn something from God. Stop trying to gain more … Continue reading

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Life In Focus 8/05/2025

Salvation IN the letter to the Romans we find the apostle Paul’s clearest and most detailed explanation of the gospel message. After his customary salutation, Paul explains his unabashed passion for taking the Good News of Christ to the ends … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 8/04/2025

Thinking, praying, reading, studying the Bible – when we do these things, we are reflecting on the Word of God. To reflect is to contemplate and/or consider, and God wants us to deeply reflect on His Word so that we … Continue reading

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Bible Insights 8/03/2025

Love Your Enemies “But I say to you who hear: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, and pray for those who spitefully use you” (Luke 6:27-28). The Jews despised the Romans … Continue reading

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Lord, Help My Unbelief – 4

Scripture Reference: Mark 9:14-27 IV. The Supplication for Faith “Immediately the father of the child cried out and said with tears, ‘Lord, I believe; help my unbelief!’” The father came weeping, desiring help from Jesus. “Lord, I believe; help my … Continue reading

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Lord, Help My Unbelief – 3

Scripture Reference: Mark 9:14-27 III. The Source of Our Faith “Jesus said to him, ‘If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes.’” Jesus reveals to us that faith does bring results. We need to be reminded … Continue reading

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Lord, Help My Unbelief – 2

Scripture Reference: Mark 9:14-27 II. The Shortage of Faith “He [Jesus] answered him and said, ‘O faithless generation, how long shall I be with you? How long shall I bear with you? Bring him to Me.’” Jesus was upset with … Continue reading

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Lord, Help My Unbelief – 1

Scripture Reference: Mark 9:14-27 Jesus had just returned from the Mount of Transfiguration to find a multitude gathered with the disciples. The scribes had also gathered and were questioning the disciples concerning their inability to heal a young man who … Continue reading

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Daily Devotional 7/27/2025

WHAT DO YOU SEE IN YOUR CLOUDS? Revelation 1:7 Behold, He is coming with clouds, and every eye will see Him . . . In the Bible clouds are always connected with God. Clouds are those sorrows or sufferings or … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 7/25/2025

Scripture for Study and Encouragement: Luke 1:67-79 You’re not called to work for God’s acceptance; you’re called to trust the one who completed that work on your behalf. We keep trying it, even though we’ve been told again and again … Continue reading

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Life In Focus 7/23/2025

Faith and Rights HUMAN “rights” is not a new concept. Nearly every social structure has at least some rules to protect its members. As a Roman commander arrested Paul and ordered that he be beaten, Paul used his Roman citizenship … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 7/22/2025

Thinking, praying, reading, studying the Bible – when we do these things, we are reflecting on the Word of God. To reflect is to contemplate and/or consider, and God wants us to deeply reflect on His Word so that we … Continue reading

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Bible Insights 7/21/2025

Faith Working By faith Noah, being divinely warned of things not yet seen, moved with godly fear, prepared an ark for the saving of his household, by which he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness which is … Continue reading

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