“If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.” 1 Peter 4:11 As believers, our…
“But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes.” 2 Timothy 2:23 Avoiding irrelevant and fruitless conversations is essential, as stated in our scripture for today. In today’s discussions on the Bible, some people engage to showcase their knowledge, others for selfish motives, and some to belittle others. They make inquiries just…
“Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Behold, I will bring upon this city and upon all her towns all the evil that I have pronounced against it, because they have hardened their necks, that they might not hear my words.” Jeremiah 19:15 God is a loving God, He is slow…
“But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour. If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master’s use, and prepared unto…
“Behold, happy is the man whom God correcteth: Therefore despise not thou the chastening of the Almighty: For he maketh sore, and bindeth up: He woundeth, and his hands make whole.” Job 5:17-18 One of the most difficult things to accept is correction. Most times, we feel bad and sad when we are being…
“Behold, I send an Angel before thee, to keep thee in the way, and to bring thee into the place which I have prepared. Beware of him, and obey his voice, provoke him not; for he will not pardon your transgressions: for my name is in him.” Exodus 23:20-21 God watches over His own. He…
“Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.” 2 Timothy 2:19 We all have different identity cards that show our identity, whether in an organization, school, business and so on. These identity cards are necessary to avoid embarrassment and mistaken identity….
“Seek ye the LORD, all ye meek of the earth, which have wrought his judgment; seek righteousness, seek meekness: it may be ye shall be hid in the day of the LORD’s anger.” Zephaniah 2:3 Meekness is a grace that Jesus alone teaches, a concept which no ancient philosopher (past or present) seems to…
“And the priest who is anointed shall bring of the bullock’s blood to the tabernacle of the congregation” Leviticus 4:16 “The priest… shall bring of the bullock’s blood…” indicates that the saving of humanity from destruction is owing to the satisfaction and mediation of Christ. Indisputably, Christ’s supreme sacrifice on the cross remains the…