Ordinary people extraordinary intercession ∙ The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much. – James 5:16 James 5:17 Elijah was a human being like us, and he prayed earnestly that it would not rain and that there would be no rain on the land for three years and six months! 1 Kings 17:1-2Continue reading “Ordinary people extraordinary intercession ∙”
Category Archives: 21st Century Biblical Reflections
Who is the image of the invisible God? ∙
Who is the image of the invisible God? ∙ You alone are the LORD. You made the skies and the heavens and all the stars. You made the earth and the seas and everything in them. You preserve them all, and the angels of heaven worship you. – Nehemiah 9:6 Colossians 1:15-19 15 Christ isContinue reading “Who is the image of the invisible God? ∙”
Hunter killers ∙
Hunter killers ∙ Do not let sin control the way you live; do not give in to sinful desires. – Romans 6:12 Romans 12:19-21 19 Dear friends, never take revenge. Leave that to the righteous anger of God. For the Scriptures say, “I will take revenge; I will pay them back,” says the LORD. 20Continue reading “Hunter killers ∙”
How large is the love of Christ? ∙
How large is the love of Christ? ∙ May you have the power to understand, as all God’s people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is. – Ephesians 3:18 Ephesians 3:16-20 16 I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through hisContinue reading “How large is the love of Christ? ∙”
To such belongs the kingdom of God
To such belongs the kingdom of God Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God. – Luke 18:16 Mark 10:13-16 13 One day, some parents brought their children to Jesus so that he could touch and bless them. But the disciples scolded the parentsContinue reading “To such belongs the kingdom of God”