Dear Ones: I Will Hope! These verses from the Old and the New Testaments are complementary. The psalmist is confessing his hope which causes praise to come forth. In Hebrews we see the explanation of the psalmist’s diligence and praise. Hope and Faith! Faith and Hope! There is power in their synergy. Hope points to…
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Faith Toward God
Now on Rumble: Faith Toward God Paul is continuing to move our videos off of YouTube and onto Rumble. In this lesson we pursue the study of Faith Toward God—one of the principles of the doctrine of Christ as listed in Hebrews 6:1-2. Through the prompting of the Holy Spirit, the believer’s faith toward God…
The Faithful Love of the Lord
Dear Ones: The Faithful Love of the Lord! Lamentations is not one of the Bible books that is often quoted. But it has golden nuggets that are worth reading. The definition of lament is to mourn or show strong grief. If we look around at the natural circumstances of life we may fall into a…
The Breath of Life
Dear Ones: The Breath of Life! When it came to the creation of man, there was an important difference from the other created earth creatures. Man was unique among all Creation, because God determined to form them in His own image and likeness. The hands of God formed Adam’s body (his earth suit) from the…
Your Presence Satisfies Me
Dear Ones: Your Presence Satisfies Me! The theme of this psalm is: Joy in the Fellowship of God. David penned these verses when he was in the wilderness of Judah. He was running from King Saul’s murderous intentions as an outcast among his own brethren. Yet, he tells God that Your presence satisfies me. David…
Always Give Thanks
Dear Ones: Always give Thanks! A grateful heart in all circumstances is faith in action. Yes, even in the hard times, singing songs of thanksgiving and praise are powerful change activities. The example we have is found in Acts 16:16-40 that tells the story of Paul’s and Silas’ imprisonment in Phillipi. We read in Acts…
Consecration
Now on Rumble: Consecration In this lesson we explore the meaning of Consecration. The common definition of consecration is “the act of consecrating, or separating from a common to a sacred use; the act of devoting or dedicating a person or thing to the service and worship of God.” In Romans 12:1-2, Paul makes an appeal…
Bring About Justice
Dear Ones: Bring about Justice! In this chapter, the Master is telling the parable of the persistent widow and the unjust judge. She finally prevails to get justice by her persistence to keep bringing her claim to the judge. Then the Master makes the personal connection to how the Father treats their prayers and cries…
The Word Gave Life
Dear Ones: The Word gave Life! In Genesis we read how God created by speaking the words, “Let there be.” Then before He formed man from the earth, God spoke in, Genesis 1:26a, NKJV, “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness.” The creative Word gave life, and this life was His…
The Ways of Life
Dear Ones: The Ways of Life! This verse is from Peter’s sermon given to the crowd on the first Pentecost. He is quoting David from Psalm 16:11 where David declared that only God could show him His ways. If we follow His ways, then our souls will be infused with His joy and presence. This…