Isaiah 53:5 “But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed.” Isaiah 53:5 A man concerned by his sins had a vivid dream in which he saw Jesus brutally whipped by a soldier. The observer… Continue reading Isaiah 53:5 – Wounded For Our Transgressions
Matthew 5:16 – Let Your Light Shine
Matthew 5:16 “In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.” Matthew 5:16 Greg told his parents to allow him to get to school early every single day, but for some reason, he never explained why… Continue reading Matthew 5:16 – Let Your Light Shine
Isaiah 40:8 – The Word Endures Forever
Isaiah 40:8 People say that change is constant. This is true, but the word of God is even more constant than change itself. God’s word can bring about dramatic changes, shifts and transformations. The word of God is the solid pillar that upholds the entire universe and the whole of creation. The Bible records that… Continue reading Isaiah 40:8 – The Word Endures Forever
Psalm 34:18 – Broken Hearted
Psalm 34:18 “The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” Psalm 34:18 The First Stone Malicious scribes and Pharisees bring an anonymous woman caught in adultery to Jesus in the Gospel of John. They aim to put Jesus through his paces. Would He, as a man of mercy, go against… Continue reading Psalm 34:18 – Broken Hearted
Joshua 1:9 – Be Strong And Courageous
Joshua 1:9 Joshua had just received the mandate of the leadership of a nation of millions of people. He was very fearful and timid. Locked inside him was a leader who would one day see the wall of Jericho crumbling down before the army of Israel. Joshua had inside of him a great warrior who… Continue reading Joshua 1:9 – Be Strong And Courageous
Psalm 121:1-2 – I Lift Up My Eyes
Psalm 121:1-2 “I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.” Psalms 121: 1-2 Confidence in God. This is a travel psalm that many families would read every time just before embarking on a trip. What is life like?… Continue reading Psalm 121:1-2 – I Lift Up My Eyes
Psalm 96:1 – Sing To The Lord
Psalm 96:1 Sing to the Lord a new song, sing to the Lord all the earth. Psalm 96:1 Our Secret Weapon In April 2014 in Southwest Atlanta, nine-year-old Willie Myrick was kidnapped by a man from their home’s driveway. The kidnapper dropped him off sometime later. The peculiar story highlights the actions of the young… Continue reading Psalm 96:1 – Sing To The Lord
1 Peter 2:2 – Crave Pure Spiritual Milk
1 Peter 2:2 This verse in 1 Peter 2 is extremely important as every new believer strives to grow in their salvation. It is also important for disciples as they decide how to grow those they are discipling. The question in both of those situations is, “How can new believers grow in their relationships with… Continue reading 1 Peter 2:2 – Crave Pure Spiritual Milk
Isaiah 25:4 – Shelter From The Storm
Isaiah 25:4 “You have been a refuge for the poor, a refuge for the needy in their distress, a shelter from the storm and a shade from the heat. For the breath of the ruthless is like a storm driving against a wall” Isaiah 25:4 You Of Little Faith The disciples in many instances displayed… Continue reading Isaiah 25:4 – Shelter From The Storm
Mark 10:9 – What God Has Joined Together
Mark 10:9 God is keenly interested in marriage and the home setting. According to Mark 10:9, he is the one who joins a couple together to make them married. The Pastor, or officiating minister, who pronounces a couple as man and wife is just a representative of God in the wedding. Once a couple agrees… Continue reading Mark 10:9 – What God Has Joined Together
