Today we continue on in the Beatitudes. Jesus continued to teach: “God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” (Matthew 5:4, NLT) The mourning He speaks of here derives from the word “lament”. It is a deep personal grief caused either by sin,...
We began the week with reading 2 Timothy 1:1-7. Here we find Paul commending Timothy for his genuine faith. Even though they are apart, Timothy is remembered fondly. “This is why I remind you to fan into flames the spiritual gift God gave you when I laid my...
“He will listen to the prayers of the destitute. He will not reject their pleas.” (Psalm 102:17, NLT) Endurance in trials comes not from immediate alleviation of your circumstances but the expectation that you will see the character of the One who holds...
We continued this past week with the study, Power for the World: Book 2, The Jesus, Light of Nations Series . The experiences of our friends, Paul and Barnabas, brought some rich lessons: Spiritual jealousy is destructive to us all. “Jealousy” was roused...
This week we delved into James Chapter 1 …. A quick overview. Some of the major themes noticed throughout the chapter are active faith, steadfast hearts, perseverance through trials, godly wisdom and humility. The author of this study states, “Given the...
