2 Peter 1 Scripture: 3 His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. 4 Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature and escape the corruption… Read more →
1 Peter 5 Scripture: 1 To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder, a witness of Christ’s sufferings and one who also will share in the glory to be revealed: 2 Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, serving as overseers—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to… Read more →
1 Peter 4 Scripture: 10 Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in it’s various forms. 11 If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised… Read more →
1 Peter 2 Scripture: 11 Dear friends, I urge you, as aliens and strangers in the world, to abstain from sinful desires, which war against your soul. 12 Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us. Observation: People… Read more →
1 Peter 1 Scripture: 6 In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. 7 These have come so that your faith – of greater worth than gold which perishes even thought refined by fire – may be proven genuine and may result in praise, glory… Read more →
August 20, 2015 James 5 Scripture: 13 Is any one of you in trouble? He should pray. Is anyone happy? Let him sing songs of praise. 14 Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord. 15 And the prayer… Read more →
August 19, 2015 James 4 Scripture: 7 Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. 8 Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. Observation: Discipleship is not about sin management; it’s about life transformation. Additionally, discipleship is not about… Read more →
August 18, 2015 James 2 Scripture: 14 What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such a faith save him? 15 Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. 16 If one of you says to him, “Go, I wish you well; keep warm and well fed,”… Read more →