You know there is SOMETHING in life for you, but what? Why is it elusive? As we look to God this morning and read from His Word, we will discover you exist to demonstrate God’s glory. What a reason to be alive! Notice three areas of life in which you can demonstrate how glorious God […]
“How bad is it?” never anticipates a positive answer. Whether you ask your doctor, mechanic, or relative the question assumes a negative outcome. Even the answer “not too bad” is far from “everything is good.” People often ask “are people really that bad?” Usually this question is framed as a statement: “We all have a […]
Many today face a presumed crisis of identity. Individuals conflate descriptions and definitions. When I mistakenly define my identity, descriptions confuse the matter. What does the Bible say about my identity? Scripture says God made me to highlight His greatness.
What is the greatest thrill you have experienced? John assures believers they know the truth about Jesus. Today’s text (3 John) demonstrates how truth triumphs in life. John’s greatest thrill is to know the truth about Jesus and to live it out in daily life. Victorious lives experience success in three areas
John administers a “spiritual eye exam.” Bright light is involved; and it may be temporarily uncomfortable. However, this exam identifies problems before they become more serious. Once identified, you can deal with the problem successfully. John tests your response to Light. Live in the light, not in the shadows.
The shadow of betrayal sets the background for Psalm 54. David’s response to betrayal and abandonment instructs us greatly. David responds with a confidence that God’s faithfulness never fails. God will never abandon David. David responds to betrayal by focusing on God’s blessing.
After you studied Abraham, watched the trajectory of his life, and observed the life of faith and its components: one element remains. Abraham needs to finish his journey. Would he continue to live a life of faith or give it all up in the waning moments? Faithful living endures to the end. Watch Abraham finish […]
Faithful living holds nothing back. Abraham shows how this is possible. First God challenges Abraham to trust Him. Later, Abraham focuses his attention on God. Finally he rejoices in God’s provision. While God tests Abraham’s faith, notice how he holds nothing back. Abraham lives faithfully as an example to you.
Imagine yourself in an awkward social situation. Can you name the source of your anxiety? The cause is usually something unknown. A misunderstood word, an unfamiliar social context, or a missed conversational cue led to your discomfort. You could not make sense of the world around you at that moment. Jesus makes sense of the […]
Among the most important decisions you will make are what you will do with Jesus. Some choose to ignore Him, others interpret Him by their own terms, while others choose to follow Him. Following Jesus is serious business, as we will see in today’s passage. Following Jesus demands loyalty, certainty, and priority. What have you […]