Read 2 Corinthians 8:10–24 Now finish the work, so that your eager willingness to do it may be matched by your completion of it. 2 Corinthians 8:11 During my years of ministry, I have endured many offering appeals. I have listened to pathetic tales about unbelievable needs. I have forced...
Read Hebrews 2:3–9 Sins of the Saints This salvation, which was first announced by the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who heard him. Hebrews 2:3 We have the idea that believers today “under grace” can escape the chastening hand of God that was so evident “under law.”...
Read Romans 9:14–33 Is God unjust? Not at all! For he says to Moses, “I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion.” Romans 9:14–15 Moses was a Jew; Pharaoh was a Gentile, yet both were sinners. In fact,...
Read 1 John 2:17 The world and its desires pass away, but the man who does the will of God lives forever. 1 John 2:17 Every great nation in history has become decadent and has finally been conquered by another nation. Some nineteen world civilizations have slipped into oblivion. There...
Read Philippians 1:6–10 This is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless until the day of Christ. Philippians 1:9–10 Paul found joy in his...
Read Colossians 4:2 Read Colossians 4:2 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. Colossians 4:2 It has well been said that the purpose of prayer is not to get our will done in heaven, but to get God’s will done on earth. Prayer is not telling God what to...
Read Romans 2:1—3:20 Consistent Actions To those who by persistence in doing good seek glory, honor and immortality, he will give eternal life. But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow evil, there will be wrath and anger. Romans 2:7–8 God had given Israel great...
JEREMIAH 50:34 : Their Redeemer is strong; the LORD of hosts is His name. He will thoroughly plead their case, that He may give rest to the land, end. disquiet the inhabitants of Babylon. Depending on how you choose to measure strength, it could be said that Chris Lawton of...
JERMIAH 45:5 : “And do you seek great things for yourself? Do not seek them; for behold, I will bring adversity on all flesh, “says the LORD. “ But I will give your life to you as a prize in all places wherever you go.” Former Miami Dolphins coach Don...