King Herod heard of it; for Jesus’ name had become known. Some said, “John the baptizer has been raised from the dead; that is why these powers are at work in him.” But others said, “It is Elijah. “And others said, “It is a prophet, like one of the prophets of Read more
“And as John was finishing his course, he said, ‘What do you suppose that I am? I am not He. No, but after me One is coming, the sandals of whose feet I am not worthy to untie.’ “Brethren, sons of the family of Abraham, and those among you that Read more
He who pursues righteousness and kindness will find life and honor. Proverbs 21:21 Today we begin a discussion on the fifth Fruit of the Spirit, kindness. While love and self-control take time to grow, kindness, in my opinion, is the Fruit that is most easily grown and in the least Read more
I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of the falling to which you have been called, with all lowliness and meekness, with patience, forbearing one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. Ephesians 4:1-3 Read more
A man of quick temper acts foolishly, but a man of discretion is patient. Proverbs 14:17 How many times have you made an impulse decision you later regretted? We’ve all said something in haste that we wish we could take back. We’ve all sent an email we wish we hadn’t. Read more
At that time, Jesus said this parable, “Therefore the kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who wished to settle accounts with his servants. When he began the reckoning, one was brought to him who owed him ten thousand talents; and as he could not pay, his lord Read more
If to others I am not an apostle, at least I am to you; for you are the seal of my apostleship in the Lord. This is my defense to those who would examine me. Do we not have the right to our food and drink? Do we not have Read more
And we desire each one of you to show the same earnestness in realizing the full assurance of hope until the end, so that you may not be sluggish, but imitators of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises. Hebrews 6:11-12 I remember many years ago when I Read more
What is my strength, that I should wait? And what is my end, that I should be patient? Job 6:11 Today we being our discussion on the fourth Fruit of the Spirit, patience. In Greek, the word used in Galatians 5:22 is “Makrothemea” which is better translated “long-suffering.” For today’s Read more
On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being shut where the Disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them “Peace be with you.” When He had said this, He showed them His hands and Read more
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among men with whom He is pleased.” Luke 2: 13-14 Most of you will probably recognize today’s Scripture quote as being from the Read more
When a man’s ways please the Lord, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him. Proverbs 16:7 As with every Fruit of the Spirit, there is an opposing force that threatens to “sour” the fruit. Today we begin to examine “peace,” the third Fruit of the Spirit. Read more