Nehemiah 10: Developing an Obedient Heart
We have a sin problem because we have sinful hearts. Therefore, don’t focus on sin, focus on your heart, and focus on the cross where the author of our salvation […]
We have a sin problem because we have sinful hearts. Therefore, don’t focus on sin, focus on your heart, and focus on the cross where the author of our salvation […]
When revival comes, we leave a life of complacency and corruption to follow Jesus. The question is, will you follow Jesus? Nehemiah 9: “Now on the twenty-fourth day of this […]
The question is how do you distinguish God’s voice from voices that reek of negativity, discouragement, failure, guilt, shame, and condemnation? Nehemiah 8: “And all the people gathered as one […]
From Nehemiah’s actions, we learn three principles to preserve God’s work to avoid taking it for granted in the ordinary seasons. Nehemiah 7: “Now when the wall had been built and […]
The ultimate goal of all the schemes of the devil is to stop us from following Jesus. If we want to follow Jesus, then we cannot allow fear to control […]
When we fail to stand up for God’s people who have been hurt by Christians or non-Christians, we too cause hurt. Nehemiah 5: “Now there arose a great outcry of […]
When you are doing God’s will and following His plan, know that God will fight your battles. You just need to stand firm in the face of opposition. Nehemiah 4: […]
In Nehemiah 3, we see how God’s people experienced his providence by moving from what they believed God wanted them to do to acting on how that goal was going […]
If you are going through a season of waiting, do not just wait for God’s response to your prayers. Rather, prepare for God’s response in faith. Nehemiah 2: “In the […]
Holy discontent does not see how big or impossible the problem is. Holy discontent sees who has the power to solve the problem. Nehemiah 1:1-11: “The words of Nehemiah the […]
God again reminds the Israelites to fear God to escape judgment because the key to salvation is fearing the judge, not the judgment. Malachi 4:1-6: “For behold, the day is […]
Serving God is in your Christian DNA. For this you were created. The question is not whether you will serve or not, the question is who you will serve: God […]
In Christianity, tithing moves from a transactional requirement to a transformational life that results in a generous heart. Malachi 3:7-12: From the days of your fathers you have turned aside […]
Whatever situation you are in, no matter how unfair it seems, don’t ask where the God of justice is. Do justice. Malachi 2:17-3:6: You have wearied the Lord with your […]
When God’s covenant is honored by spouses, the marriage covenant is honored which results in God’s blessings to build faithful families. Malachi 2:10-16: “Have we not all one Father? Has […]
As a priesthood of believers, we are all responsible for guarding the knowledge of God. Here are some warnings if we don’t. Malachi 2:1-9: “And now, O priests, this command […]
Giving God anything less than the very best is worthless because it is out of convenience, which God rejects.
Even when we question God’s love, we remain the object of His persistent love because he never changes. Malachi 1:1-5: The oracle of the word of the Lord to Israel […]
Easter people are made into new creations through crucifixion, even if are living in Good Friday darkness. Galatians 6:11-18: See with what large letters I am writing to you with […]
Christ finished the work of saving sinners who were otherwise destined for hell and everlasting pain and separation from God. What do you do when you finish a task? In our […]
As a family of faith, it is our personal responsibility in mutual accountability to do good to each other Galatians 6:6-10: Let the one who is taught the word share […]
Galatians 6:1-5 shows a three-fold care system for the church that comes from restoring self-worth in Jesus. Galatians 6:1-5: Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are […]
As God’s children, as we grow, we are expected to walk in the Spirit to fight the battle between the flesh and the Spirit.
Galatians 5:16-26: But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and […]
Only by walking by the Spirit can we win the battle against the works of our flesh. Galatians 5:16-21: But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not […]
To combat self-serving motives for using the freedom in Christ, all believers must serve others through love. Galatians 5:7-18: You were running well. Who hindered you from obeying the truth? This persuasion […]
Obeying the truth is believing His gospel of grace that we are saved not by any of our own works but by faith alone, Christ alone, and grace alone. Galatians […]
In any form, freedom has to be guarded; it must be protected. Christian freedom is no different. Galatians 5:1-6: For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit […]
To reach the God of the Bible, there is only one way through faith in Christ and grace alone. Galatians 4:12-20: Tell me, you who desire to be under the […]
All Christians are called to live a missional life so that others can experience personal, authentic relationships and come to Christ. Galatians 4:12-20: Brothers, I entreat you, become as I […]