Introduction The close of the Old Testament leaves us with the unmistakable reality of the condition that existed among God’s people, and enlarges our understanding into the depths of God’s heart of love. Malachi unleashes the anguish found in God’s heart, in love for His people, and delivers, on God’s behalf, a scathing attack of... »
The Message of the Seven Churches (Revelation 2-3)
Introduction What’s wrong with the church today? In our generation, we find churches plagued with various problems ranging from self-interest and a negative self-image, to communication breakdown and open conflict. We find immaturity reigns and the Word of God a sealed book to the... »
The Coming of the Lord Jesus Christ (Revelation 22:12)
“And behold, I am coming quickly and my reward is with me, to give to everyone according to his work” (Revelation 22:12) The King is coming…He is coming to take charge. He is coming to take control. He is coming for the Church, His bride. He will demand... »
The Marriage of the Lamb (Revelation 19:7-8)
“The marriage of the Lamb has come, and His wife has made herself ready. And to her was granted to be arrayed in fine linen…” (Revelation 19:7-8) The fine linen are... »
Self-Centered Christianity (James 5:5)
“You have lived in on the earth in pleasure and luxury; you have fattened your hearts as in the day of slaughter” (James 5:5) This verse is talking about how it... »
Rahab (Hebrews 11:31)
“By faith the harlot Rahab did not perish with those who did not believe, when she had received the spies with peace.” (Hebrews 11:31) Her name is listed among the... »
Strangers and Pilgrims (Hebrews 11:13)
“These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were... »
My Trust in Him (Hebrews 2:13)
“I will put my trust in Him.” (Hebrews 2:13) How often we find ourselves putting our trust in things other than Christ. The world might attract us, a relationship that we... »
Singing (Hebrews 2:12)
“Saying, I will declare thy name unto my brethren, in the midst of the church will I sing praise unto thee.” (Hebrews 2:12) The first mention of singing in... »
Itching Ears (2 Timothy 4:3-4)
“For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their likings, and will turn... »
Study (2 Timothy 2:15)
“Study…” (2 Timothy 2:15) The Church has always been characterized by people who are ignorant in the knowledge of the Scriptures. This led to the clergy system to arise in the... »
Onesiphorus (2 Timothy 1:16)
“Onesiphorus…he oft refreshed me” (2 Timothy 1:16) People are known for various reasons. When we come to the end of life, what will last as our defining memiour? How will people remember... »
The Love of Christ (1 Timothy 2:14)
“And Adam was not deceived, but the woman being deceived, was in the transgression.” (1 Timothy 2:14) Eve was deceived; Adam was not. Why did Adam disobey God? It was love for... »
The Headship of Christ (Colossians 1:18)
“And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence.” (Colossians... »
Reputations (Philippians 2:5,7)
“Let this mind be in you…He made Himself of no reputation” (Philippians 2:5,7) Why is it that we worry so much about our reputations as if our standing before men... »
The Spiritual Life (Galatians 5:22-23)
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.” (Galatians 5:22-23) What is the spiritual life? Is it serving God? Sacrificing for Him? Preaching the gospel... »
Devotion to Christ (2 Corinthians 11:3)
“But I am afraid that just as the serpent deceived Eve by his treachery, your minds may be led astray from a sincere and pure devotion to Christ” (2... »
The Riches of Christ (2 Corinthians 8:9)
“For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that although he was rich, he became poor for your sakes, so that you by his poverty could become... »
The Bema (2 Corinthians 5:10)
“For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ…” (2 Corinthians 5:10) Everything we do will be judged by Christ. Our lives are measured in time. Each of us has... »
The Frangrance of Christ (2 Corinthians 2:14-16)
“Now thanks be to God who always leads us to triumph in Christ, and through us manifests the fragrance of His knowledge in every place. For we are to God... »
The brethren in the 21st Century
Introduction The brethren movement has been around since the early part of the 19th century. They join a noble group of movements down through history which have sought to return... »
My body, broken for you (1 Corinthians 11:24)
“…this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me.” (1 Corinthians 11:24) “…present your bodies a living sacrifice…” (Romans 12:1) In remembrance of Him, we celebrate... »
The God of Patience, Comfort, Hope and Peace (Romans 15:5,13,33)
“The God of Patience and Consolation…The God of Hope…The God of Peace..” (Romans 15:5, 13, 33) He is called the God of Patience, that we may learn to wait quietly... »
Presenting a gift (Romans 12:1)
“ I urge you brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service (Romans 12:1) “…and... »
They Continued (Acts 2:42)
“And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers.” (Acts 2:42) Why do we meet together? Is it not to meet... »
You cannot…without Christ (John 15:5)
“I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do... »
The Secret to Spiritual Growth (John 15:5)
“I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do... »
My Father’s House (John 14:2)
“In My Father’s house are many mansions. If it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.” (John 14:2) On February ... »
Where I am, there you will be (John 13:36-14:3)
“Lord, where are you going….why can’t I follow you now? …Let not your heart be troubled…where I am there you will be” (John 13:36-14:3) Poor Peter. His desire was to follow... »
My Sheep Hear My Voice (John 10:27)
“My Sheep hear my voice” (John 10:27) There are many voices calling for our attention. There is the voice of the thief, the voice of the wolf and the... »
Devotion (John 2:17)
“Fervent devotion to your house will devour me” (John 2:17) The Lord Jesus certainly had a deep devotion to God’s house, to his people, God’s will, to service and to... »
Joy found in Christ (John 1:1-4:54)
In the first 4 chapters of the Gospel of John, we have a continual emphasis on joy. In John 2 we read the Lord went to a wedding where there... »
Drawing Near (Luke 24:15,28-29)
“And it came to pass, that, while they communed together and reasoned, Jesus Himself drew near, and went with them…And they drew nigh unto the village, whither they went:... »
The debt (Luke 16:5)
“How much do you owe my master?” (Luke 16:5) As sinners, the Lord Jesus paid a debt we could not pay when He died to pay for sin on the... »
Something Lost (Luke 15:4,8,11)
“What man of you having a hundred sheep, if he loses one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness and go after the one which is... »
Depart from me (Luke 5:8)
“When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus’ knees, saying, Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord!” (Luke 5:8) What if Jesus had departed? Peter... »
The Father’s Business (Luke 2:49)
“I must be about my Father’s business” (Luke 2:49) What joy there is to be about our Father’s business. He is in the business of saving souls. (Luke 15:7) He is in the... »
Desire for other things (Mark 4:18-19)
“The deceitfulness of riches and the desires for other things enter in and choke the Word” (Mark 4:18-19) Here are two things that choke the Word of God so... »
Judas (Matthew 27:3-5)
“Then Judas…when he saw that he was condemned, repented himself…” Why is it that man has so much trouble finding peace? We search for peace within ourselves; within our homes; within... »
The Joy of the Lord (Matthew 25:21)
“Enter thou into the joy of the Lord” Psalm 16:11 “In thy presence is fullness of Joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures forevermore.” How wonderful it will be! The joy of... »
The Day I see Him (Matthew 25:21)
“Enter thou into the joy of the Lord” We must all appear before the judgement seat of Christ. There will be a day when I shall see Him. I will stand before... »
The Field of Labor (Matthew 20:1,8)
“For the kingdom of Heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard…when the evening had come, the owner of... »
Tradition and the Word of God (Matthew 15:1-6)
“Then the scribes and Pharisees…came to Jesus, saying, ‘Why do your disciples transgress the tradition of the elders?’…He answered and said to them, ‘why do you also transgress the... »
Come (Matthew 11:28)
“Come unto me” (Matthew 11:28) “Even so come, Lord Jesus” (Revelation 22:20) The great gospel call from the Lord Jesus is to come to Him. Many are attracted to religion. They... »
Gifts (Matthew 2:11)
“…and when they had opened their treasures, they presented gifts to Him: Gold, Frankincense, and myrrh.” (Matthew 2:11) “ I urge you brethren, by the mercies of God, that you... »
Two Cups (Ezekiel 23:30-32)
“I will put her cup in your hand…It contains much.” (Ezekiel 23:30-32) “Father, if it is Your will, take this cup away” (Lk 22:42) “The cup which my Father has given... »
Lost Sheep (Jeremiah 50:6)
“My people have been lost sheep: their shepherds have led them astray, they have turned them away on the mountains: they have gone from mountain to hill, they have forgotten their... »
Failing to Listen (Jeremiah 39:1)
“In the ninth year of Zedekiah, King of Judah, in the tenth month, came Nebuchadrezzar King of Babylon and all his army against Jerusalem, and they besieged it.” Jeremiah is... »
Worship and Honor (Jeremiah 8:1-2)
“…they shall bring out the bones of the kings of Judah and the bones of his princes, and the bones of the priests and the bones of the prophets... »
Pursuit of wealth or the pursuit of Christ (Proverbs 23:4)
“Do not wear yourself out to become rich; be wise to restrain yourself.” (The Holy Bible, NET Version) In our world today, men and women work pursuing the... »