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Complain! Complain! Complain. Sound familiar? Just like Israel of old don’t we find ourselves whining about every little thing? May God lead us to repent of this terrible sin, and then to stand in amazement at how He so richly blesses us despite our grumbling ways.

BibleGateway: Exodus 17:1-16 ESV Text: Exodus 17:1-16 Exodus 17 (Listen) Water from the Rock 17:1 All the congregation of the people of Israel moved on from… Read More »Complain! Complain! Complain. Sound familiar? Just like Israel of old don’t we find ourselves whining about every little thing? May God lead us to repent of this terrible sin, and then to stand in amazement at how He so richly blesses us despite our grumbling ways.

So the rich go to hell, and the poor to heaven? No. While it is true that living only for the pleasures of this world is foolish and eternally devastating, Jesus’ main point is that, whether rich or poor, the only way to prepare for eternity is by giving heed to the faith creating power of God’s Word.

BibleGateway: Luke 16:19-31 ESV Text: Luke 16:19-31 Luke 16:19–31 (Listen) The Rich Man and Lazarus 19 “There was a rich man who was clothed in purple… Read More »So the rich go to hell, and the poor to heaven? No. While it is true that living only for the pleasures of this world is foolish and eternally devastating, Jesus’ main point is that, whether rich or poor, the only way to prepare for eternity is by giving heed to the faith creating power of God’s Word.

In this world of wickedness, the Law serves to curb the course outbreak of sin. As a mirror it also shows our sin, along with the hell we deserve because of our sin. Our one hope? “. . . Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners . . .” [v.15]

BibleGateway: 1 Timothy 1:1-15 ESV Text: 1 Timothy 1:1-15 1 Timothy 1:1–15 (Listen) Greeting 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by command of God our… Read More »In this world of wickedness, the Law serves to curb the course outbreak of sin. As a mirror it also shows our sin, along with the hell we deserve because of our sin. Our one hope? “. . . Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners . . .” [v.15]

Praise the Lord as Creator: “By the word of the LORD the heavens were made.” [v.6] Praise Him as the Lord of history: “The LORD brings the counsel of the nations to nothing.” [v.10] Praise Him as our Savior: “. . . to deliver their soul from death.” [v.19]

BibleGateway: Psalm 33 ESV Text: Psalm 33 Psalm 33 (Listen) The Steadfast Love of the Lord 33:1   Shout for joy in the LORD, O you righteous!    Praise… Read More »Praise the Lord as Creator: “By the word of the LORD the heavens were made.” [v.6] Praise Him as the Lord of history: “The LORD brings the counsel of the nations to nothing.” [v.10] Praise Him as our Savior: “. . . to deliver their soul from death.” [v.19]

Seven amazing promises from the Lord are given to Abram. The crowning jewel is the last one: “And in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.” From the descendants of Abraham would come One who would bring the superb blessings of forgiveness and salvation for all. Yes, that One is Jesus Christ!

BibleGateway: Genesis 12:1-9 ESV Text: Genesis 12:1-9 Genesis 12:1–9 (Listen) The Call of Abram 12:1 Now the LORD said1 to Abram, “Go from your country2 and… Read More »Seven amazing promises from the Lord are given to Abram. The crowning jewel is the last one: “And in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.” From the descendants of Abraham would come One who would bring the superb blessings of forgiveness and salvation for all. Yes, that One is Jesus Christ!

Even if it meant tearing apart a roof, nothing would stop them from getting their paralyzed friend to Jesus. Jesus not only had the power to get him up and walking, He has the authority to make the man’s soul whole through the forgiveness of sins. Jesus has all we need for body and soul.

BibleGateway: Luke 5:17-26 ESV Text: Luke 5:17-26 Luke 5:17–26 (Listen) Jesus Heals a Paralytic 17 On one of those days, as he was teaching, Pharisees and… Read More »Even if it meant tearing apart a roof, nothing would stop them from getting their paralyzed friend to Jesus. Jesus not only had the power to get him up and walking, He has the authority to make the man’s soul whole through the forgiveness of sins. Jesus has all we need for body and soul.

Whoever seeks to establish his own righteousness (perfection) before God will fail in a big way. “Christ is the end of the law.” Christ’s righteousness is given to all sinners as a free gift. That means “whoever calls on the name of the Lord [whoever trusts in Him and not his own works] shall be saved.”

BibleGateway: Romans 10:1-13 ESV Text: Romans 10:1-13 Romans 10:1–13 (Listen) 10:1 Brothers,1 my heart’s desire and prayer to God for them is that they may be… Read More »Whoever seeks to establish his own righteousness (perfection) before God will fail in a big way. “Christ is the end of the law.” Christ’s righteousness is given to all sinners as a free gift. That means “whoever calls on the name of the Lord [whoever trusts in Him and not his own works] shall be saved.”

Under the Lord’s perfect care we can be confident that He will be with us in every trouble, that He will answer our every prayer, and that He will finally show us His salvation. “He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him I will trust.” [v.1]

BibleGateway: Psalm 91 ESV Text: Psalm 91 Psalm 91 (Listen) My Refuge and My Fortress 91:1   He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High    will… Read More »Under the Lord’s perfect care we can be confident that He will be with us in every trouble, that He will answer our every prayer, and that He will finally show us His salvation. “He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him I will trust.” [v.1]

The Lord gives instructions on how the Israelites should express their thanks to Him for bringing them out of captivity, and for giving them the land of Cannon as an inheritance. You and I thank our Savior God for setting us free the captivity of sin, and for our inheritance in Heaven.

BibleGateway: Deuteronomy 26:1-15 ESV Text: Deuteronomy 26:1-15 Deuteronomy 26:1–15 (Listen) Offerings of Firstfruits and Tithes 26:1 “When you come into the land that the LORD your… Read More »The Lord gives instructions on how the Israelites should express their thanks to Him for bringing them out of captivity, and for giving them the land of Cannon as an inheritance. You and I thank our Savior God for setting us free the captivity of sin, and for our inheritance in Heaven.

Repent! Believe the Gospel! That was Jesus’ message to the 1st century world. It continues to be His message in the 21st century. And, just as Jesus called and equipped men like Peter and John to preach the message, so He continues to send His people out with the timeless message of repentance and God’s forgiveness.

BibleGateway: Mark 1:1-15 ESV Text: Mark 1:1-15 Mark 1:1–15 (Listen) John the Baptist Prepares the Way 1:1 The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the… Read More »Repent! Believe the Gospel! That was Jesus’ message to the 1st century world. It continues to be His message in the 21st century. And, just as Jesus called and equipped men like Peter and John to preach the message, so He continues to send His people out with the timeless message of repentance and God’s forgiveness.

So many diamonds in these verses!. A short list includes: 1) Suffering for good is a blessed thing. 2) Sharing our hope in Christ with others is done with gentleness and respect.. 3) Dying for the unrighteous, the righteous Christ has brought us to God. 4) Having been baptized, we are guaranteed a clear conscience toward God.

BibleGateway: 1 Peter 3:8-22 ESV Text: 1 Peter 3:8-22 1 Peter 3:8–22 (Listen) Suffering for Righteousness’ Sake 8 Finally, all of you, have unity of mind,… Read More »So many diamonds in these verses!. A short list includes: 1) Suffering for good is a blessed thing. 2) Sharing our hope in Christ with others is done with gentleness and respect.. 3) Dying for the unrighteous, the righteous Christ has brought us to God. 4) Having been baptized, we are guaranteed a clear conscience toward God.

In this Psalm David prays for forgiveness, guidance, and deliverance from His enemies. As we join David in this prayer, we are confident that the Lord will look on us with tender mercy and lovingkindness. As the God of our salvation, we can count on His help in all our troubles.

BibleGateway: Psalm 25 ESV Text: Psalm 25 Psalm 25 (Listen) Teach Me Your Paths 1 Of David. 25:1   To you, O LORD, I lift up my… Read More »In this Psalm David prays for forgiveness, guidance, and deliverance from His enemies. As we join David in this prayer, we are confident that the Lord will look on us with tender mercy and lovingkindness. As the God of our salvation, we can count on His help in all our troubles.