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…
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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…
The Lord Gives Strength
Dear Ones: The Lord gives Strength! Strength is the power to be strong to endure; the power to resist force or attack. This is wonderful news because the forces of darkness are constantly waging warfare against the children of God. As we read this verse, we understand that David received strength to be strong from…
What Do You Want
Dear Ones: What do You Want? The Master asked Blind Bartimaeus what he wanted from Him. It may seem like an obvious question since the man had to be led through the crowd. But the Master specifically wanted the blind man to ask as an expression of his freewill. Bartimaeus’ heart cry needed to be…
Spiritual Fruits
Now on Rumble: Spiritual Fruits In this lesson we begin to explore Spiritual Fruits. The topics we discuss are: Godly Wisdom, Fruit of the Spirit, and Developing Fruit. The list of the fruits of the Spirit we find in Galatians 5:22-23 are essentially the character traits of the divine nature. The spiritual fruit we bear…
Stand at the Crossroads
Dear Ones: Stand at the Crossroads! The Lord God through Jeremiah called out to a backslidden and hard-hearted people. He counseled them to return to the ancient paths of obedience to His commandments and live a good life filled with peace. But they chose unwisely ridiculing the prophet calling him a false voice and tried…
God’s Truth
Dear Ones: God’s Truth! It is a foundation stone upon which we are to build our lives. The Lord knows the depth of our hearts. He knows who is really His. And just like a natural Father, He expects His children to represent Him to the world. I remember my grandmother saying that you can…