In the first four verses, we learned that God gave us all the help we need to live the Christian life to His glory. He gave us grace and peace (v.2). He gave us of His divine power to live the new life and for godliness (v.3). He gave us of His divine nature that […]
The word “spirit” is used many different ways in the Bible. It describes the Spirit of God, the third Person of the Trinity. It is used to describe breath or wind. The Bible uses it in a similar way to heart, the inmost seat of emotion in man. However, several times Scripture depicts our spirit […]
The word “faith” used in these verses is not emphasising our belief in Christ but rather the gift of salvation received by faith in Christ. It is our new relationship with Christ received by faith. Peter called it a “like precious faith” because it is shared by every true Christian. It is received, not by […]
Christ became sin for us. A small boy had been consistently late for dinner. One particular day his parents had warned him to be on time, but he arrived later than ever. He found his parents already seated at the table, about to start eating. Quickly he sat at his place, then noticed what was […]
Sunrise and sunset are two of the most beautiful times of the day. I have never been anywhere that has more beautiful sunsets than in Perth. They are amazing! Sunrise and sunset takes place every single day in every location of the world. Perhaps that is why the Holy Spirit inspired the Psalmist to use […]
On Paul’s second missionary trip, he walked across Asia (modern Turkey) visiting the churches he had started on his first trip. When he reached Troas, the Holy Spirit urged him to go into Macedonia to preach the Gospel. At Philippi, Lydia and others trusted Christ. After Paul cast a demon out of a girl, he […]
I have never raised a sheep, but we do have chickens. When they are discontented, they squawk and cry, but when they have food, water, and plenty of greens to eat, they are quiet and contented. Transition In the last two verses of this Psalm, David describes a few more reasons that God’s sheep can […]
As Jude ends his brief book, he does so with a note of praise. While his message was rather firm and harsh against the false teachers and apostates, his challenge to Christians was beneficial (v.20-21) and needful (v.22-23). In these last two verses, he challenges us to praise God despite apostasy. We ought to praise […]
As a shepherd, there were times when David had to lead his sheep through a dangerous valley to a paddock on the other side. Transition This evening as we walk with David through the treacherous valley, we will learn truths about our Shepherd that can encourage us. Phillip Keller in his book A Shepherd Looks […]
A rescue is when a brave person helps someone who is in danger and brings them to safety. Stories of heroic rescues are heart-warming. However, Jude tells us of a rescue mission that is even more heroic. Our duty is the rescue of but deceived Christians or religious unbelievers from the grasp of false teachings. […]