Pray then like this: Matthew 6:9a How staggeringly wonderful that Jesus would present us with such a succinct and powerful model of prayer! Of course, the Lord’s Prayer is that model. Christ effectively delivered it to us as a guideline, a standard and parameter for how praying ought to look for His followers. This importance is …
As we steadily approach the finish line of our present sermon series through the seven letters of Revelation, the third to the last message has hit me full force. Jesus gives to the Apostle John a letter for the church of Sardis, and His words for it are terrifying. We’ve already heard Jesus rebuke the …
Now Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he finished one of his disciples said to him, “Lord teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.” Luke 11:1 Prayer does not come naturally. We are not born knowing how to come to God in prayer. It is a practice of nurture, not …
I recently began Power Through Prayer by E. M. Bounds. So great was its challenge for me to pray that it will likely become the first book I give to anyone who feels called to preaching the Word. I quickly purchased a complete collection of Bounds' books on prayer and finished The Necessity of Prayer just this …
As far as 2016 is concerned, the internet and I are taking a break from one another. Allow me to explain further. I don't have an irrational fear or hatred of the internet; in fact, quite the opposite, I unintentionally devote copious amounts of time to digital halls of seemingly endless information. So I am …
So the LORD dispersed them from there over the face of all the earth, and they left off building the city. Therefore its name was called Babel, because there the LORD confused the language of all the earth. And from there the LORD dispersed them over the face of all the earth.Through the act of …
A yearly systematic reading of Scripture is full of wisdom and benefit, so even though it is not commanded in the Bible, I thoroughly suggest resolving to do it. Thus, I will attempt to briefly outline some benefits and suggestions for Bible reading plans here. 1. Having a plan is helpful. While there is no mandate …
SUGGESTED VERSES FOR MEMORIZATION & MEDITATION For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age, waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus …
SUGGESTED VERSES FOR MEMORIZATION & MEDITATION The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. (Matthew 1:1 ESV) She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins. (Matthew 1:21 ESV) OPENING THOUGHT Millennia passed since the …
SUGGESTED VERSES FOR MEMORIZATION & MEDITATION But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed. (Isaiah 53:5 ESV) Therefore the LORD himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a …
B. C. Newton 