Two Men Went Up To Pray – Luke 18:9-14
In Jesus parable, two men went up to pray. One was self-righteous, and not heard by God. The other humbled himself, and was exalted by God.
Bible Study
Devotional or commentary on specific Bible passages.
Love Your Enemies – Luke 6:27-36
Jesus calls on me to love my enemies. To do good to them. This is hard. Yet I don’t see it as being a suggestion for advanced disciples only.
Perfume and Pennies: Giving With Love – 1 Corinthians 13:1-3
Jesus seems not to be as concerned with how much we give as he is with our motives. When we give with love, it is enough.
Stand Your Ground – Ephesians 6:10-13
As followers of the Lord Jesus, we will face opposition. But we are called to put on the armor of God, and then to stand our ground.
A Great Cloud of Witnesses – Hebrews 12:1-3
As you live your life in Christ, be encouraged by the great cloud of witnesses who came before you, and who are now cheering you on.
Do Everything in Jesus Name – Colossians 3:17
As believers in our Lord Jesus, we represent him to the world around us. So be careful that everything you say or do is in Jesus’s name.
Continue in your Faith – Colossians 1:22-23
You are not saved just by walking the aisle and saying the sinner’s prayer. Salvation is for those who continue in their faith to the end.
The Futility of Legalism – Colossians 2:20-23
The futility of legalism should be obvious to anyone who has attempted to live by a strict code of conduct. It never changes a person’s heart.
The Cross: A Look From the Other Side – Colossians 2:13-15
We most often see the physical side of the cross. But at the cross, Jesus defeated his enemies, and ours. The cross was his greatest victory.
Conflicts in the Body – James 4:1-10
Conflicts in the body of Christ are all to unfortunately a common occurrence. And the root cause is often personal desires that conflict.
