A Devotion from Luke 7:41-50 We learn from this: Jesus can forgive sins Jesus forgave these sins before the cross showing us that the OT saints had forgiveness in looking forward to Messiah, our Passover Lamb. The Lord Jesus did not require her to keep the Law or practice it. It is not even…
Advent Weekly Themes, Daily Scriptures From Dr. James Leonard I expanded Pastor Dr. James Leonard’s Advent recommendation by supplying the Scripture reading and placing each day on a separate page. I’m starting this late because I did not realize that there were more than 25 readings. I have had to include the first few…
Advent Weekly Themes, Daily Scriptures From Dr. James Leonard I expanded Pastor Dr. James Leonard’s Advent recommendation by supplying the Scripture reading and placing each day on a separate page. I’m starting this late because I did not realize that there were more than 25 readings. I have had to include the first few…
Daily Bible Study 1 John 2:18-23 “Little children, it is the last hour; and just as you have heard that the Antichrist is coming, even now many antichrists have appeared; from this we know that it is the last hour. They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they…
Daily Bible Study 1 John 2:15-17 “Do not love the world nor the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. Because everything that is in the world—the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not…
A Few Thoughts about Habakkuk There is much violence today. The stories of abuse—financial, physical, marital, pastoral, etc. are increasing daily. Attitudes are worse. People yell and scream at each other of different opinions. There is road rage. The traits of sympathy and empathy are diminishing in the public forum. Government leaders are becoming…
I am writing to you, little children, because your sins have been forgiven you on account of His name. (1 John 2:12, EMTV) A1 Outline B1 Action B2 Reason A2 Notes B1 Action C1 One of the reasons the Apostle John wrote to the believers. C2 Taking time out for brotherly and pastoral duties.…
How we live, think, and what we love shows our spiritual condition. 1 John 2:12-14 I am writing to you, little children, because your sins have been forgiven you on account of His name. I am writing to you, fathers, because you have come to know Him who is from the beginning. I am writing…
He who loves his brother abides in the light, and there is no cause for stumbling in him. (1 John 2:10, EMTV) A1 Outline B1 Statement B2 Action B3 Predicament A2 Notes B1 Love is the Greek word agape. It is the love of choice. I Corinthians 13. We have studied this previously. B2…
He who says that he is in the light, and hates his brother, is in darkness until now. (1 John 2:9 EMTV) A1 Outline B1 Statement B2 Action B3 Predicament A2 Notes B1 Light has been studied before. It points to God, His character, and truth. B2 What we say is important, but what…