Restraining the unbridled tongue James 3 Key Verses: 1, 8, 10, 16 Teachers, whether they are public school teachers or Bible teachers, have an awesome responsibility. James writes specifically about Bible teachers, saying that they will be judged for their teaching activities. Because we deal with eternity, we must be very careful what and howContinue reading “Day 190”
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Day 189
Obedience that accompanies faith James 2 Key Verses: 1, 8, 13, 17, 23, 26 Showing favorites is another way of saying prejudice with actions attached. John points out that prejudice based on wealth is an easy target. We see it being played out in the political arena every day. Taxing the rich, paying their fairContinue reading “Day 189”
Day 188
Working patience through trials James 1 Key Verses: 3, 9, 12, 14, 22, 27 It can be really hard when you are in the middle of a trial to see the positive. Usually we get sucked into the here and now and can’t see anything else. James wants us to know that when we areContinue reading “Day 188”
James – Day 188.00
James Acrostic Theme: WORKS Author: James the brother of Jesus Date Written: sometime between 48-50 Audience: Jewish Christians Key Verse: 1:22 Outline: Salutation (1:1) I. True Religion Endures Trials And Temptations (1:2-18) A. With Joy And Patience (1:2-4) B. With Wisdom From God (1:5-8) C. With A Proper Perspective (1:9-11) D.Continue reading “James – Day 188.00”
Day 187
Gaius Greetings to brother Gaius vv 1-4 Accept strangers and brethren vv 5-6 Invest in God’s work vv 7-8 Uunjust words of Diothrephes vv 9-10 Special thanks to Demetrius vv 11-14 3 John 1 Key Verses: 4, 6, 10, 11 When you invest in someone’s life, and then hear that they are still doing well,Continue reading “Day 187”
2 John – Day 186
Lady Love for the ladyvv 1-3 Admonished to love othersvv 4-6 Deception of the Antichrist vv 7-11 Yearning to pay a visit vv 12-13 2 John 1 Key Verses: 5, 9, This short letter begins with the introduction typical for letters of that time. What is unique about this letter is that it is addressedContinue reading “2 John – Day 186”
1 John 5 – Day 185
True witness in believers 1 John 5 Key Verses: 3, 11-12, 13, 17, “Obey” is the new four letter word. Most people hate it when applied to themselves. We want our kids to do it, but we don’t want to do it ourselves. But it is the outward sign of the inward change. When weContinue reading “1 John 5 – Day 185”
Day 184
How Christians should love 1 John 4 Key Verses: 2, 3, 10, 12, 15, 18, 21 There are people who will lie to you! I am sure that comes as a surprise to you. But the truth that can be even harder to hear is that some people who call themselves preachers, teachers, apostles, deacons,Continue reading “Day 184”
Day 183
God’s children avoid sin 1 John 3 Key Verses: 2, 9, 10, 16, 23, 24 When Christ returns, we will see Him and in that seeing we will be changed. We will become like Him. I don’t know what all that will entail. Some of that will be our purity. There will be no sin!Continue reading “Day 183”
Day 182
Importance of our Advocate 1 John 2 Key Verses: 1, 2, 6, 11, 15, 22, I remember sitting in a police station and wishing I had someone who could come and get me out. I wanted someone to make it all go away, make it all right again. That is what Jesus does as ourContinue reading “Day 182”
The Arnold Journey 