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Walking with the Word – More than We Imagine
“Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.” (Ephesians 3:19-20) From the well, Joseph had no idea what…
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Walking with the Word – Walk by Faith
“Enoch walked faithfully with God; then he was no more, because God took him away.” (Genesis 5:24) The message of Scripture is written telling the stories of God’s salvation and hope through the lives of people who have come to trust God and those who reject and rebel against God. One of the stories about…
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Walking with the Word – Wisdom from God
“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.” (Proverbs 9:10) Wisdom comes to us from God. It comes as we understand the absolute nature of God. He is the one who created everything. When we look at creation, we can see its beauty and its…
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Walking with the Word – The Local Church
“We ought always to thank God for you, brothers and sisters, and rightly so, because your faith is growing more and more, and the love all of you have for one another is increasing. Therefore, among God’s churches we boast about your perseverance and faith in all the persecutions and trials you are enduring.” (2…
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Walking with the Word – Ordinary People
“When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and they took note that these men had been with Jesus.” (Acts 4:13) How are we viewed by those who don’t know Jesus? What do they see in our lives? Do they see the compassion…
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Walking with the Word – Jesus Name
“Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. (Philippians 2:9-11)…
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Walking with the Word – God’s Patience
“For I take no pleasure in the death of anyone, declares the Sovereign LORD. Repent and live!” (Ezekiel 18:32) The message of God recorded in the Scripture demonstrates God’s amazing patience. From the beginning man has rebelled against God, yet over and over again God’s patience is shown. Peter states, “The Lord is not slow…
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Walking with the Word – Raised from the Dead
“But God raised him from the dead, freeing him from the agony of death, because it was impossible for death to keep its hold on him.” (Acts 2:24) The central point of Peter’s message at Pentecost was Jesus’ resurrection from the dead. Paul would later remind the church the importance to our message in the…
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Walking with the Word – Learning to Listen
“My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand.” (John 10:27-28) Every student has had the experience of their teacher telling them to pay attention. We need to ask this question of…
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Walking with the Word – Fear of the Lord
“The LORD is exalted, for he dwells on high; he will fill Zion with his justice and righteousness. He will be the sure foundation for your times, a rich store of salvation and wisdom and knowledge; the fear of the LORD is the key to this treasure.” (Isaiah 33:5-6) As followers of Jesus Christ, we…