The Great Sermon we generally refer to as “The Sermon on the Mount” begins with what is known as the beatitudes. Here is the fourth one that Jesus gave. Matthew 5:6 (ESV) 6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. Most of us cannot relate to the kind […]
Because David knew that the Lord was his Shepherd, he could say, “I shall not want.” But what did David mean by that? I will first emphasize the obvious meaning of his words, and then briefly consider a secondary meaning. The obvious meaning is that David was confident that the Lord would provide for him. […]
Christians should be the best law-abiding citizens in the world. Why? Because God commands us to be. The civil government is an agent of God. Romans 13:1–2 (ESV) 1Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God. 2Therefore […]
The title of this blog might seem a little odd. That is because most Christians do not ever imagine that they would stop believing in God. It sounds preposterous to think that a person who believes in God would all of the sudden conclude that God does not exist after all. This is because a […]
When addressing the seven churches of Asia Minor, Jesus revealed things that were either com-mendable or condemnable in each church. When we study the letters that were written to each of the churches, we discover that churches today have some of the same characteristics that those churches possessed. Our goal should be to imitate the […]
As Christians, we were all called the same way, that is, by the gospel of Christ (2 Thessalonians 2:13-14). What a blessing it is to be a part of the chosen people of God. The question I have for you tonight is “Are you walking worthy of your call?” Paul exhorts us to do so. […]
Discipline is one of the keys to being a true Christian. While we are saved by grace, there are rules and regulations that we must abide by as God’s children. The entire New Testament is evidence of this truth. How do we consistently keep the commandments of Christ? It is by having discipline. There is […]
Prayer is one of the greatest blessings that God has given to us. We should pray every day. While it takes discipline to have a strong and consistent prayer life, the value and benefits of prayer make it more than worth the effort. There is probably no time that we are closer to God than […]
One of the wonderful benefits of being a child of God is His providential care. We know that God will provide for all our needs. Jesus tells us it is so. Matthew 6:33 (ESV) 33 But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. The […]
There is tragedy all around us. The local news is fraught daily with bad reports. Death and drugs seem to be in the headlines regularly. Then, there are the problems of life that plague us all—financial woes, sickness, family issues, etc. No wonder Job once bemoaned, “Man who is born of woman is few of […]