Monthly Archives: February 2016

God created the earth– Genesis 1:1 (NLT) In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. People are the caretakers of the earth– Genesis 1:28 (NLT) Then God blessed them and said, “Be fruitful and multiply. Fill the earth and govern it. Reign over the fish in the sea, … Continue reading →

Worship is reserved for God alone– Exodus 34:14 (NIV) Do not worship any other god, for the LORD, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God. In worship, we ascribe to the Lord the glory due him–Psalm 29:1-2 (NLT) 1Honor the LORD, you heavenly beings; honor the LORD for his … Continue reading →

We must not imitate unbelievers– Psalm 26:4-7 (NIV) 4 I do not sit with deceitful men, nor do I consort with hypocrites; 5 I abhor the assembly of evildoers and refuse to sit with the wicked. 6 I wash my hands in innocence, and go about your altar, O LORD, … Continue reading →

Christ is our example of submission to the Father’s will–Matthew 26:39, 42 (NIV) 39 Going a little farther, he fell with his face to the ground and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will.” … Continue reading →

Christ’s return will be visible and glorious– 1 Thessalonians 4:16 (NET1) For the Lord himself will come down from heaven with a shout of command, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trumpet of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. At Christ’s return, Christians who … Continue reading →

Respond properly to an insult– Proverbs 12:16 (NET1) A fool’s annoyance is known at once, but the prudent overlooks an insult. God will bless Christians who are insulted because of their faith– Luke 6:22 (NET1) “Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they exclude you and insult you … Continue reading →

Hope comes from the Holy Spirit– Romans 15:13 (TEV) May God, the source of hope, fill you with all joy and peace by means of your faith in him, so that your hope will continue to grow by the power of the Holy Spirit. Jesus’ resurrection gives us hope– 1 … Continue reading →