Archive for October 2024
S234P4 – When fools rush in: false gods abound
Rom. 1:21-23 Yes, they (the wicked) knew God, but they wouldn’t worship him as God or even give him thanks. And they began to think up foolish ideas of what God was like. As a result, their minds became dark and confused. Claiming to be wise, they instead became utter fools. And instead of worshiping…
Read MoreS234P3 – When fools rush in: words bearing bad fruit
Pro. 10:20-21 The words of the godly are like sterling silver; the heart of a fool is worthless. The words of the godly encourage many, but fools are destroyed by their lack of common sense. I remember the first night I volunteered for that youth ministry. I was brought on as a leader, but those…
Read MoreS234P2 – When fools rush in: the choice of wisdom
Pro. 1:20-23 Wisdom shouts in the streets. She cries out in the public square. She calls to the crowds along the main street, to those gathered in front of the city gate: “How long, you simpletons, will you insist on being simpleminded? How long will you mockers relish your mocking? How long will you fools…
Read MoreS234P1 – When fools rush in: communication fails
Pro. 18:2 Fools have no interest in understanding; they only want to air their own opinions. Becoming a Christian changed a lot of things which I never expected would be part of the package. One surprising revelation for me was how manipulative and selfish I had been in my relationships. I recall many times addressing…
Read MoreS233P5 – Filling the empty space: service
2 Cor. 9:10-13 He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed for sowing and increase the harvest of your righteousness. You will be enriched in every way to be generous in every way, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God. For the ministry of this…
Read MoreS233P4 – Filling the empty space: praise
Psa. 34:1-3 I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul shall make its boast in the LORD; the humble shall hear of it and be glad. Oh, magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt His name together. David’s life certainly was a roller…
Read MorePreparing the Bride
We, the Church, are the bride waiting patiently yet expectantly for her groom, Jesus Christ. Like an earthly bride approaching her wedding day, there is much to be done. Namely, the bride must be prepared to present herself to the groom dressed in holiness and cleanliness, purified and spotless. We may look forward to that…
Read MoreS233P3 – Filling the empty space: fellowship
Heb. 10:23-25 Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the…
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