Acts 10:44-48 The Holy Spirit
Peter and his associates witness an amazing act of God. The Holy Spirit came upon uncircumcised Gentiles. This is unprecedented! Exactly. God is doing exactly what He told the disciples He would do. And they find it hard to believe. Let’s see why.
Philippians 4:8-9 Forming a Godly Character
In every book of the Bible God instructs us what a Godly character looks like; and He expects His children to build that in their own individual lives. In this passage we look at eight marks of a Godly person.
1 John 5:1-5 Love Expressed in Obedience
Jesus said “If you love me, you will keep my commandments” (John 14:15). John heard Jesus say this, and now a generation later, he is passing on the same principle. And love is best shown when it is expressed to other believers.
Acts 10:24-43 Peter Meets Cornelius
Peter the Jewish Apostle of the Messiah meets Cornelius the Roman Centurion! A strange (and potentially dangerous) meeting indeed. But God … His plan from ages past is being worked out through two most unlikely candidates.
Philippians 4:1-7 A Prescription for Peace
Finally, Paul mentions the problem plaguing the church at Philippi. It is a couple of ladies who have an interpersonal conflict. He exhorts them to “Stop it!” and instructs them how and why. Then he gives list of commands, when, if followed, will bring unimaginable peace individually and to the church.
1 John 4:13-21 Perfecting the Love of God
Can you imagine the love of God being “perfected” in you? What does that even mean? Let’s explore this together in the passage before us.
Philippians 3:16-21 Growing and Maturing
Paul encourages the Church in Philippi to continue to learn and grow. Today we talk about what that looks like in the life of a believer in Jesus as the Messiah.
Acts 10:1-23 Peter Growing and Maturing
All true disciples are constantly growing and maturing in our relationship to Jesus the Messiah, and to the written Word of God. In this passage it is Peter’s turn.
1 John 4:7-12 The Necessary Life Of The Christian
Having identified the necessary confession of Jesus as come in the flesh, now John teaches us how to identify true Christians. This is reminiscent of the teaching of our Lord in the upper room on the night before He was Crucified.
Resurrection Day 2022 He Was Raised For Our Justification
Romans 4:24-25 contain the message of the Bible in brief. The Apostle Paul was often a master of brevity, and this is one of the best examples. In just a few words he encapsulates the message of the Bible, the Redemptive History of God.
