The Worst Deal of the Century

The Worst Deal of the Century Luke 14:28: But don’t begin until you count the cost. Who would begin construction of a building without first calculating the cost to see if there is enough money to finish it? Deuteronomy 28:1-2 If you fully obey the Lord your God and carefully keep all his commands thatContinue reading “The Worst Deal of the Century”

Healing Hurts ∙∙∙

Healing Hurts ∙∙∙ Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. – Colossians 3:13 Ephesians 4:31-32 Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, slanderous talk, and all types of evil behavior. Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgivingContinue reading “Healing Hurts ∙∙∙”

Partial Obedience: The Enemy of True Obedience

Partial Obedience: The Enemy of True Obedience Even though Jesus was God’s Son, he learned obedience from the things he suffered. – Hebrews 5:8 Acts 5:1-4 But there was a certain man named Ananias who, with his wife, Sapphira, sold some property. He brought part of the money to the apostles, claiming it was theContinue reading “Partial Obedience: The Enemy of True Obedience”

Neophobia: The Shackles of Tradition

Neophobia: The Shackles of Tradition He came to his own people, and they rejected him. – John 1:11 Romans 10:1-3 Dear brothers and sisters, the longing of my heart and my prayer to God is for the people of Israel to be saved. I know what enthusiasm they have for God, but it is misdirectedContinue reading “Neophobia: The Shackles of Tradition”

Nehushtan a Piece of Bronze ∙∙∙

Nehushtan a Piece of Bronze ∙∙∙ Hezekiah broke up the bronze serpent that Moses had made because the people of Israel had been offering sacrifices to it. The bronze serpent was called Nehushtan. – 2 Kings 18:4 Ezekiel 14:3-6 Son of man, these leaders have set up idols in their hearts. They have embraced thingsContinue reading “Nehushtan a Piece of Bronze ∙∙∙”