SCRIPTURE: 2 Peter 2 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: If they have escaped the corruption of the world by knowing our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and are again entangled in it and are overcome, they are worse off at the end than they were at the beginning. [2 Peter 2:20] It’s hard to imagine christians getting this bad, or the church this…
slow fade
A very moving and important message. Where is the slow fade happening in your life?
no excuse for not growing
SCRIPTURE: 2 Peter 1 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature, having escaped…
He cares as He carries us!
There are two readings for today. SCRIPTURE: 1 Peter 5 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. [1 Peter 5:6-7] Peter is encouraging believers who are going through a tough time. He reminds the leaders to care for…
His will, no matter what
There are two readings for today. SCRIPTURE: 1 Peter 4 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: So then, those who suffer according to God’s will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good. [1 Peter 4:19] Those who choose to follow Jesus choose to go against the current. They are committed to doing what is right and good, no matter…
to this we were called
SCRIPTURE: 1 Peter 3 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble. Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing. [1 Peter 3:8-9] This is one of those passages…
remember who you are!
SCRIPTURE: 1 Peter 2 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. [1 Peter 2:9] What is the relationship between the old testament and the new testament? What is the connection between Israel…
this kind of faith!
SCRIPTURE: 1 Peter 1 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the end result of your faith, the salvation of your souls. [1 Peter 1:8-9] Peter is writing to those…
dancing and singing over me?
SCRIPTURE: Zephaniah 3 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: The LORD your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing. [Zephaniah 3:17] God expresses His frustration with His people. He is constantly working for justice and mercy, while…
seek the Lord and live!
SCRIPTURE: Zephaniah 2 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: Seek the LORD, all you humble of the land, you who do what he commands. Seek righteousness, seek humility; perhaps you will be sheltered on the day of the LORD’s anger. [Zephaniah 2:3] If you had committed a crime, or owed a huge debt to someone, would you voluntarily go to that person…