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As Christ sacrificed Himself for us and lived for us in love, let us “sacrifice” ourselves to Him, living a godly life before Him and others.

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BibleGateway: Ephesians 5:1-21 ESV Text: Ephesians 5:1-21 KJV Text: Ephesians 5:1-21 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 2:15      1 Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; 2 And walk… As Christ sacrificed Himself for us and lived for us in love, let us “sacrifice” ourselves to Him, living a godly life before Him and others.

The wicked and impenitent cannot escape the Lord’s justice, but that same justice also frees those who repent and trust in Christ.

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BibleGateway: Psalm 75 ESV Text: Psalm 75 KJV Text: Psalms 75:1-10 KJV Text (alt. audio): Chapter 75:      1 To the chief Musician, Altaschith, A Psalm or Song of Asaph. Unto thee, O God, do we… The wicked and impenitent cannot escape the Lord’s justice, but that same justice also frees those who repent and trust in Christ.

It is hard to stand by and watch the Lord and His followers persecuted throughout the world, so we pray that He would arise and defend those who praise His name.

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BibleGateway: Psalm 74 ESV Text: Psalm 74 KJV Text: Psalms 74:1-23 KJV Text (alt. audio): Chapter 74:      1 Maschil of Asaph. O God, why hast thou cast us off for ever? why doth thine anger… It is hard to stand by and watch the Lord and His followers persecuted throughout the world, so we pray that He would arise and defend those who praise His name.

It’s easy to follow the ways of the wicked because they often seem to have it better than the believing children of God, Yet they will perish and those who draw near to God find refuge.

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BibleGateway: Psalm 73 ESV Text: Psalm 73 KJV Text: Psalms 73:1-28 KJV Text (alt. audio): Chapter 73:      1 A Psalm of Asaph. Truly God is good to Israel, even to such as are of a… It’s easy to follow the ways of the wicked because they often seem to have it better than the believing children of God, Yet they will perish and those who draw near to God find refuge.

Paul had been made a prisoner for taking the Gospel to the Gentiles, but through that ministry the Lord had shared the “incomprehensible riches” of Christ with many. So Paul didn’t feel bad.

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BibleGateway: Ephesians 3:1-13 ESV Text: Ephesians 3:1-13 KJV Text: Ephesians 3:1-13 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 1:38      1 For this cause I Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ for you… Paul had been made a prisoner for taking the Gospel to the Gentiles, but through that ministry the Lord had shared the “incomprehensible riches” of Christ with many. So Paul didn’t feel bad.

Trouble was coming for those who would not repent, but help was coming too in the Messiah. They would know He was just around the corner when they saw the new “Elijah” (John the Baptist).

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BibleGateway: Malachi 4:1-6 ESV Text: Malachi 4:1-6 KJV Text: Malachi 4:1-6 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 1:8      1 For, behold, the day cometh, that shall burn as an oven; and… Trouble was coming for those who would not repent, but help was coming too in the Messiah. They would know He was just around the corner when they saw the new “Elijah” (John the Baptist).

The Lord would send a messenger (John the Baptist) to prepare the way for the “messenger of the covenant” (Jesus Christ). What would the Christ do? He would purify His people from their sins.

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BibleGateway: Malachi 3:1-5 ESV Text: Malachi 3:1-5 KJV Text: Malachi 3:1-5 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 1:13      1 Behold, I will send my messenger, and he shall prepare the way… The Lord would send a messenger (John the Baptist) to prepare the way for the “messenger of the covenant” (Jesus Christ). What would the Christ do? He would purify His people from their sins.