A Clay Jar

Encouraging, comforting, and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. (1 Thess. 2:12 NIV)

Obedience

Obedience to God is an essential component of the Christian life. It is much more important than the outward forms and rituals that are so often a mark of the Christian life. To obey is better than sacrifice.

Baptized into Christ Jesus

Baptized into Christ Jesus – Romans 6:3-4

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As believers in the Lord Jesus Christ, we have been baptized into his death and resurrection. We have died to sin and can live for him.

Watch and Prayer

Watch and Prayer – Matthew 26:41

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Jesus calls on us to watch and pray. Stay in touch with him through prayer. And watch to see where he is leading you.

Who Tremble at My Word

Who Tremble at My Word – Isaiah 66:2

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Does God's word cause you to tremble? Not with fear. But with a listening and responsive heart that seeks to respond in obedience.

Life or Death

God Sets before Us Life or Death – Deuteronomy 30:15-18

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The same choice God gave to Israel over 3000 years ago is the same one that we have today. Life and prosperity or death and destruction.

And This Is His Command

And This Is His Command – 1 John 3:23

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What does God expect of me as his child? To faithfully walk with Christ. And to love those that I am walking with. That is his command.

now that you know these things

Now That You Know These Things – John 13:17

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Jesus taught his disciples many things. And his challenge is not to leave them in our heads. But now that we know, to put them into practice.

following Jesus wherever he leads

Following Jesus Wherever He Leads – John 12:26

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Salvation involves more than a verbal confession. It involves faithfully following Jesus wherever he leads and serving him there.

submit to human authority

Submit to Human Authority – 1 Peter 2:13-15

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As hard as it sometimes is, Peter's words here call on us to submit to every human authority we find ourselves under. Even if they are evil.

examples and warnings

Examples and Warnings – 1 Corinthians 10:11

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There is much we can learn from the Old Testament. Especially, to heed the warnings not to follow the examples of those who disobeyed God.

leave judgment to the Lord

Leave Judgment to the Lord- 1 Corinthians 4:4-5

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And God has called each of us to serve in different ways. We are answerable to him, not each other. So, leave judgment to the Lord.

with the wild animals

With the Wild Animals – Mark 1:12-13

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During Jesus' time of temptation in the wilderness, he was with wild animals. A situation similar to Adam, but with very different results.

not as I will

Yet not as I Will, But as You Will – Matthew 26:39

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All too often my will is at odds with God's will for me. Jesus set the example for me when that is true. "Not as I will, but as you will."