S86P6 – A lasting legacy: Hilkiah to Jeremiah

Jer. 1:1-2 The words of Jeremiah the son of Hilkiah, of the priests who were in Anathoth in the land of Benjamin, to whom the word of the Lord came in the days of Josiah the son of Amon, king of Judah, in the thirteenth year of his reign. Sometimes those who are raised up have…

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S86P5 – A lasting legacy: Jonathan to David

1 Sam. 18:1-4 Now when he had finished speaking to Saul, the soul of Jonathan was knit to the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul. Saul took him that day, and would not let him go home to his father’s house anymore. Then Jonathan and David made a covenant, because…

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S86P4 – A lasting legacy: Paul to Timothy

1 Cor. 4:14-17 I do not write these things to shame you, but as my beloved children I warn you.  For though you might have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet you do not have many fathers; for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the gospel. Therefore, I urge you, imitate me. For…

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S86P3 – A lasting legacy: the 12 to the 7

Acts 6:2-6 Then the twelve summoned the multitude of the disciples and said, “It is not desirable that we should leave the word of God and serve tables. Therefore, brethren, seek out from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business; but…

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S86P2 – A lasting legacy: Moses to Joshua

Deut. 31:1-3 Then Moses went and spoke these words to all Israel. And he said to them: “I am one hundred and twenty years old today. I can no longer go out and come in. Also the Lord has said to me, ‘You shall not cross over this Jordan.’ The Lord your God Himself crosses…

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S86P1 – A lasting legacy: Elijah to Elisha

2 Kings 2:9-11 And so it was, when they had crossed over, that Elijah said to Elisha, “Ask! What may I do for you, before I am taken away from you?” Elisha said, “Please let a double portion of your spirit be upon me.” So he said, “You have asked a hard thing. Nevertheless, if…

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A valentine to our Lord

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-2smya-fab75f What does God want from us?  What would be the gift we can offer which would satisfy someone as great as He?  His word tell us that obedience is greater than sacrifice, but that takes submission.  On this day of loving gestures, let us recommit to submit to God and his training, his teaching…

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S85P4 – The fruit of fire: a ready sacrifice

Lev. 6:8-9, 12-13 Then the Lord spoke to Moses, saying, “Command Aaron and his sons, saying, ‘This is the law of the burnt offering: The burnt offering shall be on the hearth upon the altar all night until morning, and the fire of the altar shall be kept burning on it…And the fire on the…

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S85P3 – The fruit of fire: power from on high

Luke 3:15-17 Now as the people were in expectation, and all reasoned in their hearts about John, whether he was the Christ or not, John answered, saying to all, “I indeed baptize you with water; but One mightier than I is coming, whose sandal strap I am not worthy to loose. He will baptize you…

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S85P2 – The fruit of fire: faith’s refinement

1 Pet. 1:6-9 In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials, that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation…

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