Revelation 14:1-5 144,000, The Firstfruits For God And The Lamb
In yet another vision John sees the Lamb on Mt. Zion accompanied by 144,000 redeemed from the earth. Who are they, and what is their mission?
James 5:1-6 “Come Now, You Rich …”
Have you ever felt exploited by “The Rich”? Who hasn’t, right? This is a caution from God against the rich who exploit others, and it isn’t pretty.
James 4:13-17 If The Lord Wills, …
How many plans do we make during the course of a week relying on our own sense of ‘being’ without giving any thought to the will of the Lord? Far too many, I suspect. James addresses this very thing, and he is a hard-liner, as usual.
Revelation 13:11-18 The Beast From The Earth
One more scary beast. This makes an Unholy trinity! What is this beast all about? Who does he serve, and who does he deceive?
1 Timothy 5:17-25 Elders: Remuneration and Evaluation
Paul instructs Timothy (and the Church) about the responsibility of the church to fairly compensate the teaching/preaching elder. Then about the responsibility to fairly evaluate any charges brought against an elder.
James 4:11-12 Do Not Speak Evil … What Does This Mean?
James is serious about the manner in which a Christian lives. In these two verses James takes no prisoners. Like John the Baptizer, James could say “… the axe is laid at the foot of the trees.” (Mt 3:10). The question is, how careful are you with your speech? It matters to God.
Revelation 13:5-10 The Blasphemous Beast
Sunday October 22, 2023
1 Timothy 5:1-16 Pastoral Relations, Especially With Widows
Paul instructs Timothy, as a young minister, how to treat and relate to different groups of people in the church, Special emphasis is placed on the responsibilities of the church to widows.
Revelation 12:13-13:4 The Beast From The Sea
In this passage we see the wrath of the Dragon and we are introduced briefly to the Beast from the sea. Are we living in these days? Let’s explore the Scriptures together.
James 4:1-10 Quarrels & Fights
By today’s standards, James would be considered a pretty tough preacher. He might drive more people out of the church than he would attract. James was serious about the Holiness of God, and he was serious about the life of a Christian. This is tough love.
