In today’s Bible reading*, Paul highlights the fact that his ministry isn’t about him. He constantly points out that he is reaching out to others. His focus is never about him. He emphasizes here (and elsewhere) that one of his purposes — and one of our purposes — is to build up other people. Look…
Taxes. Laws. Government Officials. Law Enforcement Officials. What do these have in common? Like them or not, they’re all part of Citizenship in the United States of America. Believers are citizens of two kingdoms. In today’s Bible reading*, Paul asserts that a believer living with a Kingdom of God mindset will be a good citizen…
Reading the Bible can sometimes be a little unpleasant. If in your Bible reading, you are always comforted, always affirmed in your relationship with God and never feel a sense of conviction of sin, you should ask if you are truly saved. In today’s Bible reading*, Jesus points out some things about divorce and remarriage,…
In today’s Bible reading*, we see a lot about what the Disciples were commissioned to do, but Jesus didn’t tell them how to go about it. One obvious point is that not once did He say anything about setting up a building as a center for ministry. In light of Jesus’ commissions for His Disciples…
James doesn’t mince words about suffering. He begins his book urging his readers to rejoice whenever they experience trials. And he wraps up his book with today’s Bible reading*, urging his readers to be patient in suffering. (James 5:7-11) He fills in the gaps about suffering in between. In fact, James never refers to suffering…
In today’s Bible reading*, James warns his readers against being an arsonist by not controlling their tongues. He argues that although it’s very small, the tongue can create a great deal of damage. Perhaps James has Proverbs 18:21 in mind. Death and life are in the power of the tongue,and those who love it will…
