TRIBULATION
(Gr. “thlipsis”, “pressure”, “oppression”, also translated “affliction”, “persecution” and “anguish”). Tribulation is the general experience of those who want to live godly in Christ Jesus (cf. 2 Tim. 3:12).
The first Christians were…
Matthew 18:12-14 (NIV) 12″ What do you think? If a man owns a hundred sheep, and one of them wanders away, will he not leave the ninety-nine on the hills and go to look for the one that wandered off? 13 And if he finds it, I tell you the truth, he is happier about that one…
Hebrews 13:3-5, 8 3 Remember those in prison as if you were their fellow prisoners, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering. 4 Marriage should be honored by all, and the marriage bed kept pure, for God will judge the adulterer and all the sexually…
Everything about the Lord is summed up in His name. When the Bible talks about a person’s name, like “the name of Jesus,” it means what we can see about that person’s character. Jesus said in this line that God gave Him His name, YHWH, which is what God is like.
After Jesus began His ministry with His baptism by John, the Spirit of God guided Him into the wilderness to face temptation from the devil. It’s important to remember the cautionary note often seen in car commercials: “Professional driver – closed course. Do not…
Matthew 24:3-8 – “Now as He sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately, saying, “Tell us, when will these things be? And what will be the sign of Your coming, and of the end of the age?” And Jesus answered and said to them: “Take heed that no…
Now, world oligarchs are attempting to reorganize the world’s geography, install new leaders, and establish a “New World Order.” But, according to C.S. Lewis, you cannot create a decent omelet with poor eggs! No matter how long you stir them or how you cook them, they…
See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives the early and the late rains. 8a You also, be patient. Establish your hearts, James 5:7b,8a James gives us the example of the farmer who patiently waits for the fruit to…
Matthew 18:15-17 (NIV) 15″ If your brother sins against you, go and show him his fault, just between the two of you. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over. 16 But if he will not listen, take one or two others along, so that ‘every matter may be established…