Archive for April, 2005

Acts 6:4 Your Own Calling . . .

Saturday, April 30th, 2005

Acts 6:4 “But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word.”
Today we continue in the book of Acts, and see something which the Apostles told the rest of the disciples of our Lord Jesus. Let’s look at the verses before today’s verse, along with […]

Acts 5:39 If God’s, It Can Not be Overthrown

Friday, April 29th, 2005

Acts 5:39 “But if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it; lest haply ye be found even to fight against God.”
Today’s verse, is a really good verse, even the words of wisdom coming forth out of a lost soul! It shows indeed, that God is able to bring wisdom […]

Acts 4:29-30 Boldness, in the Face of Persecution

Thursday, April 28th, 2005

Acts 4:29-30 “And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak thy word,
30 By stretching forth thine hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done by the name of thy holy child Jesus.”
We continue in the […]

Acts4:18-20 Heed God Wisely, Not Men

Wednesday, April 27th, 2005

Acts 4:18-20 “And they called them, and commanded them not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Jesus.
19 But Peter and John answered and said unto them, Whether it be right in the sight of God to hearken unto you more than unto God, judge ye.
20 For we […]

Acts 4:12 No Other Name . . .

Tuesday, April 26th, 2005

Acts 4:12 “Neither is there salvation in any other; for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.”
Today in the Word of God, just as quickly as we moved to Revelation, we move back out to look in the book of Acts. Here […]

Revelation 3:11 Hold Tightly Onto It!

Monday, April 25th, 2005

Revelation 3:11 “Behold, I come quickly; hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown.”
Today in the Word of God we quickly move to the book of Revelation, reading what our Lord has to say to the church of Philadelphia. The church of Philadelphia is actually the […]

1 John 3:18 Love in Deed, and Truth

Sunday, April 24th, 2005

1 John 3:18 “My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth.”
Today we look at a verse we’ve touched on in past studies. When we remember to love the brethren, we have to remember that our love for our brothers and […]

1 John 3:15 Hate=Murder

Saturday, April 23rd, 2005

1 John 3:15 “Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in him.”
Today we look again at the first epistle of John, namely being reminded that we MUST love our brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus our Lord. We’ve been looking […]

1 Peter 4:14 Happy In Reproach

Friday, April 22nd, 2005

1 Peter 4:14 “If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: on their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified.”
Today we look in the Word of God, to be […]

1 Peter 4:11 To Your Full Ability

Thursday, April 21st, 2005

1 Peter 4:11 “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.”
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1 Peter 4:10 Minister Your Gifts!

Wednesday, April 20th, 2005

1 Peter 4:10 “As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.”
Today we look at a very important verse, that has definitely been kept in my memory and thoughts, ever since God first laid it […]

1 Peter 4:7-9 Some Important Reminders . . .

Tuesday, April 19th, 2005

1 Peter 4:7-9 “But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.
8 And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.
9 Use hospitality one to another without grudging.”
Each time I […]

1 Peter 4:4-6 We are Strange!

Monday, April 18th, 2005

1 Peter 4:4-6 “Wherein they think it strange that ye run not with them to the same excess of riot, speaking evil of you:
5 Who shall give account to him that is ready to judge the quick and the dead.
6 For for this cause was the gospel preached also to them […]

1 Peter 2:1 Laying Aside Sin . . .

Sunday, April 17th, 2005

1 Peter 2:1 “Wherefore laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speakings,”
Today’s verse, focuses on an important thing, to cast aside all things of the flesh, namely those things which cause a lack of love between the brethren, as we covered recently that […]

1 Peter 1:25 The Seed Given by the Gospel

Saturday, April 16th, 2005

1 Peter 1:25 “But the word of the Lord endureth for ever. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you.”
Today we are again reminded of the fact that the Word of the Lord endures for ever! Let’s look at the verse before today’s, and today’s […]

1 Peter 1:23 Born Again, Our NEW LIFE

Friday, April 15th, 2005

1 Peter 1:23 “Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever.”
Today’s verse, continues on from the one we covered yesterday concerning the importance of loving and caring deeply for our brothers and sisters in Christ, the other […]

1 Peter 1:22 Love the Brethren

Thursday, April 14th, 2005

1 Peter 1:22 “Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, see that ye love one another with a pure heart fervently:”
Today’s verse reminds us, that we purify our souls in obeying the Truth, through the Spirit of God! […]

1 Peter 1:15-16 Be Holy, as He is Holy (Clothed in Him)

Wednesday, April 13th, 2005

1 Peter 1:15-16 “But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation;
16 Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.”
Today we continue from yesterday’s verses, going into why we are to not fashion ourselves after the […]

1 Peter 1:13-14 The Loins of Our Mind . . .

Tuesday, April 12th, 2005

1 Peter 1:13-14 “Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;
14 As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance:”
Yesterday […]

1 Peter 1:8-9 By Faith, We Rejoice!

Monday, April 11th, 2005

1 Peter 1:8-9 “Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory:
9 Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls.”
Yesterday in the Word of God, we were reminded […]

James 5:15 The Prayer of Faith . . .

Sunday, April 10th, 2005

James 5:15 “And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he hath committed sins, they shall be forgiven him.”
Yesterday we were reminded of if we are sick, let us call others for prayer, in verse 14, “Is any sick among […]

James 5:13-14 Come to the Lord in All Things

Saturday, April 9th, 2005

James 5:13-14 “Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him sing psalms.
14 Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord:”
Today’s set […]

James 4:12 One Lawgiver . . .

Friday, April 8th, 2005

James 4:12 “There is one lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy: who art thou that judgest another?”
Today in the Word of God, we look at Judging one another. This is most often a misunderstood subject, as some relate speaking the Truth in rebuke to be the same […]

James 4:8 Cleanse Your Hands, Purify Your Hearts . . .

Thursday, April 7th, 2005

James 4:8 “Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.”
Today we look at a verse in the Word of God, which we’ve seen once before. But as God would have it, let’s be reminded!
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James 4:14 GOD is in Control!

Wednesday, April 6th, 2005

James 4:14 “Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.”
After leaving the book of Hebrews as we were in yesterday, we see in James an important subject which […]

Hebrews 5:14 The Meat of the Word . . .

Tuesday, April 5th, 2005

Hebrews 5:14 “But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.”
Yesterday we were reminded of those in need of the milk of the Word, and how important it is for us […]

Hebrews 5:12-13 Unskilful and in Need of the Milk . . .

Monday, April 4th, 2005

Hebrews 5:12-13 “For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat.
13 For every one that useth milk is unskilful in […]

James 5:8 Be Patient, His Return Is Near!

Sunday, April 3rd, 2005

James 5:8 “Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh.”
Yesterday in the Word of God we were assured that God’s foundation stands sure, forever. Therefore we needn’t worry about the bantering and babbling of others, that only wish to shatter our faith and […]

2 Timothy 2:18-19 His Foundation Stands Sure!

Saturday, April 2nd, 2005

2 Timothy 2:18-19 “Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already; and overthrow the faith of some.
19 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.”
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2 Timothy 2:16 Profane and Vain Babbling . . .

Friday, April 1st, 2005

2 Timothy 2:16 “But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.”
The Word of God, yesterday, reminded us to flee those worldly lusts and greediness to obtain material wealth, and instead to seek and follow after those Spiritual Treasures which are able to make you Rich […]