We use illustrations to make things clearer and easier to understand. The best illustrations use things that the hearer clearly understands. They help him grasp something he does not understand. For example, if you have never eaten a raw fig, I might describe it as soft as an over ripe banana and as sweet as […]
9/02/2022 Wednesday BIBLE BASICS Review of God the Holy Spirit’s Person Name a few of the person-like characteristics of the Holy Spirit Teaches, testifies, guides, speaks, enlightens, strives, commands, intercedes, calls, comforts, works What are some bad things we can do to the Holy Spirit Lie to, resist, grieve, vex, disrespect Name a proof that […]
In your lifetime, you will likely make several major moves. Those moves may include marrying a spouse, changing jobs, purchase of a house, moving to another area. During a major move, our difficulty is knowing what we ought to do. Transition In this chapter, we find four things that Jacob did while making his major […]
John Newton’s epitaph reads: John Newton, clerk, once an infidel and libertine, a servant of slaves in Africa, was by the rich mercy of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, preserved, restored, pardoned, and appointed to preach the faith he had long labored to destroy. Grace did not free him to serve no master, but […]
2/02/2022 Wednesday BIBLE BASICS Review of God the Son’s Ministry Where is Christ as our High Priest? At the right hand of the Father As our intercessor, what does Christ do for us? He continually prays for us What book and chapter is Christ’s prayer list for believers? John 17 Christ is our advocate or […]
Imagine, with me, the conversation Joseph may have had with Asenath his wife on the day he planned to have lunch with his brothers. My dear Asenath, I am so excited. My brothers just returned today. I have plans to forgive them after I test their character one more time. If they are willing to […]
(Proverbs 25:28) “He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.” If you have not been living a victorious life over sin, your walls are broken down. Transition Building your defence against sin is like building a wall; you must begin at the foundation […]
26/01/2022 Wednesday BIBLE BASICS Review of God the Son’s Mission When did God the Father plan Christ’s mission? In eternity past What do we know about Christ’s early earthly life? Joseph/Mary, born 5 BC, Egypt, Nazareth carpenter, began ministry age 30 for 3 years What verse says Christ gave himself a ransom for all? 1 […]
I have never broken a wild horse, but I have read about those who have. The rider must stay on that horse, though it bucks and kicks, until he breaks its stubborn will. The horse will be of no use until it has a submissive will. Once submissive, it can lead a peaceful, contented and […]
In Romans 5, we learned that God’s grace is overflowing! No matter how bad our sin may be, God’s grace is greater. God offers us more divine help through Christ’s death and resurrection than we will ever need. Because God’s grace overflows, is it okay to keep lying, disobeying, getting angry, being bitter, lusting, being […]