In addition to reviewing the once-for-all sacrifice Jesus gave for our atonement, today’s Bible reading* includes one of the most compelling arguments for being regularly involved in a local church. As a pastor, I often hear excuses from people who have no interest in going to church. One of the most popular arguments is that they can…
Paul speaks very strongly regarding sexual immorality in the Corinthian Church in today’s Bible reading. He says that a man is committing an act that even unbelievers in Corinth don’t condone: he is having sexual relations with his father’s wife. Paul recommends that the church deal with this individual in a very strict way: remove…
Jesus gives us the parable of the True Vine and the branches in today’s Bible reading. He is the true Vine. And Believers are branches attached to the True Vine. The responsibilities of the branches are to stay connected with the Vine and let the life of the Vine flow through them. Union and Communion….
Today’s Bible reading* points out that time and again, God’s true prophets have spoken to the people, yet they did not listen and repent. “From the thirteenth year of Josiah son of Amon, king of Judah, until this very day—twenty-three years—the word of the LORD has come to me, and I have spoken to you…
With today’s Bible reading* we read the first half of the book of Hosea. God commands this prophet to marry a prostitute. And to no surprise, his wife, Gomer, acts just like a prostitute, leaving her husband to follow other lovers. Hosea learns that his life is an object lesson to demonstrate God’s relationship with…
Disclaimer 1: I don’t know all of the facts regarding these two pastors and their ministries. I don’t know anything about these men’s walk with Christ.Disclaimer 2: You don’t either.Disclaimer 3: I am a sinner, saved by God’s transforming grace. (Romans 3:23; Titus 2:11-14) Disclaimer 4: Any judgment passed should be according to the Bible;…
