Matthew 28:16-20, Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, to the mountain which Jesus had appointed for them. When they saw Him, they worshiped Him; but some doubted. And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. 19-20, Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the... Continue Reading →
Will of God 2023
For 2023, we used a set of verses from I Peter for targets. Consider: I Peter 4:1-2, Therefore, since Christ suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same mind, for he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, that he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh... Continue Reading →
Beware – 1 Timothy 4:1
I Timothy 4:1-3, Now the Spirit expressly says that in latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons, 2 speaking lies in hypocrisy, having their own conscience seared with a hot iron, 3 forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from foods which God created … The Holy Spirit emphatically issues a warning of three dangers facing... Continue Reading →
Haggai 1:5-8
From the Thursday men’s study: Thus says the Lord of hosts: “Consider your ways! You have sown much, and bring in little; You eat, but do not have enough; You drink, but you are not filled with drink; You clothe yourselves, but no one is warm; and he who earns wages, earns wages to put into a bag with holes.” Thus... Continue Reading →
John and Herod
Mark 6:18-20, Because John had said to Herod, “It is not lawful for you to have your brother’s wife.” Therefore Herodias held it against him and wanted to kill him, but she could not; 20 for Herod feared John, knowing that he was a just and holy man, and he protected him. And when he heard him, he did many things, and heard him... Continue Reading →
“Counseling”
I put the word counseling in “ ” for I don’t like the term as nearly all people think of someone educated and equipped to help another through and out of a difficult place mentally, relationally or emotionally. The thinking of most is that help can be had apart from repentance and God. I think that... Continue Reading →
The Cup of Redemption
I Corinthians 11:25, In the same manner He also took the cup after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in My blood. This do, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me.” “A new relationship because of His death!” The communion call is to drink from the Cup of Redemption which is available because He died (the death of the... Continue Reading →
Our Church
Zephaniah 3:1-2, Woe to her who is rebellious and polluted, to the oppressing city! The city - Jerusalem - was at one time a delight - a friend - good. But it had drifted into evil. Might be a church or Christian that once was good (Psalm 55:14-15) but no longer (Galatians 6:1). 3:2, She has not obeyed His voice,... Continue Reading →
From Sunday’s Sermon…
We talked today about the weakening of our belief in the sufficiency of Scripture (Bonhoeffer) and our lack of diligent study (Spurgeon) and our allowing or adding the wisdom of the world to influence our beliefs and positions. We must again fully and enthusiastically embrace the Bible as God’s wisdom given to mankind! Secondly, we must... Continue Reading →
Women: Be and Do
We are Human Beings – not Human Doings! We BE, thus we DO, and not the other way around – Do, so we Be. However, our culture, the elites and many of the rank-and-file have now bought into Do as most important. So, when we meet someone, what do we say? “What do you DO?” If not Doing enough... Continue Reading →
a PK Musing 