This message begins by looking at the call to receive the Word and that is not simply an academic exercise. It includes the whole being. That will lead to a greater knowledge of God, which inevitably will produce a change in the reader and believer. Proverbs 2:1-11 The Value of Wisdom 2 My son, if you…
This message begins by looking at the way David recorded his own relationship with God in prayer but then moves to look at records of His life where he consciously walked with God and found Him alone to be his strength. Psalm 18:3 English Standard Version (ESV) 3 I call upon the Lord, who is…
This message begins by looking at the lack of peace today and then asks questions concerning the relationships of peace showing that humanity’s greatest need is peace with God and that this is only available through the Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 5:1 Peace with God Through Faith 5 Therefore, since we have been just
This message begins by looking at God’s Gift, The Holy Spirit and then shows how He is the One who truly gives Glory to God. That glory is ultimately seen in the Grace of God as sinners repent and are added to the Church. 14 He will glorify me, for he will take what is…
The message begins looking at the place and value of change in the purposes of God. It moves to then consider the stumbling block of incalcitrance climaxing in the recognition that essentially the work of God is always cooperative for the benefit of His people and the glory of His Name. 7 Nevertheless, I tell…
As an old man David is able to review His experience of salvation. He knows that it is all of God. He has learnt that no matter what life throws at you we are secure in God. The Saved life is not dormant or moribund, it is a daily experience of God. 39 The salvation…
This message begins by looking at the position of the Wicked/Transgressor. He seems to prosper at first, but tragically essentially has no future. For the believer, there is present evidence of transformation followed by a future of peace 35 I have seen a wicked, ruthless man, spreading himself like a green laurel tree.[a] 36 But…
This message begins by looking at the importance of the way we speak as Christians. It then shows where our wisdom begins and concludes by looking at the Security of the Christian life. 30 The mouth of the righteous utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks justice. Psalm 37:30 English Standard Version (ESV) 31 The law of his…
Building on previous messages in this Psalm, the message shows two instructions given by God, to turn away and do good. We then are shown the unshakeable security of the Christian, concluding in an examination of our inheritance in Christ, which we have to actively claim. 27 Turn away from evil and do good; so…
At this difficult time, we should be going to God as our primary source of comfort and in this passage, we can see that there are conditions in order that we can claim the comfort that comes from this promise 28 And we know that for those who love God all things work together for…