1 Peter 3:14 No one is immune to the feelings of fear and anxiety. Not even the apostle Peter. Throughout the ministry of Christ, Peter was by His side helping, learning, and personally seeing the miracles our Lord performed. Even so, when confronted by an angry crowd after the arrest of Jesus, Peter denied knowing… Continue reading January 15th – 1 Peter 3:14
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November 11th – Romans 1:8
Romans 1:8 There is nothing more rewarding than seeing someone you helped bring to Christ, declare Him as their Savior. That is the same joy Paul felt when writing to the Romans. The apostle gave thanks that they had they received Jesus, and their faith was being proclaimed in all the world. The greatest calling… Continue reading November 11th – Romans 1:8
August 10th – 1 Peter 4:14
1 Peter 4:14 There is a quote by Dr. Charles Stanley that says, “Persecution can cause either growth or bitterness in the Christian life. It is our response that determines the outcome.” The early believers of the Asia Minor church were being persecuted because of their faith in Jesus. And now almost two thousand years… Continue reading August 10th – 1 Peter 4:14
Bloom Where You Are Planted – 1 Corinthians 7
1 Corinthians 7 During the days of Paul, the city of Corinth was a metropolis of wealth and immorality. A place in desperate need of the church Paul founded. This early church struggled in the midst of a pagan culture, so in response to the confusion of its members Paul wrote letters of both… Continue reading Bloom Where You Are Planted – 1 Corinthians 7
July 3rd – 1 Peter 2:16
1 Peter 2:16 As Americans, we value our personal freedoms. And as Christians the personal freedoms we enjoy were purchased by Christ at a high price. Jesus shed His precious blood to free us from the bondage of sin and death. And we are not to use that freedom as a free pass to live… Continue reading July 3rd – 1 Peter 2:16
June 22nd – John 14:1
John 14:1 Just before His arrest and Crucifixion, Jesus dropped some bombshells on His disciples. He warned them about His upcoming death, the betrayal of one of His own, and Peter’s denials. Yet the Lord also comforted them with these words. “Do not let your heart be troubled.” How could their hearts not be troubled… Continue reading June 22nd – John 14:1
June 15th – 1 Peter 4:13
1 Peter 4:13 Jesus suffered greatly during His time on earth. He was ridiculed, scorned, beaten, tortured, and made to suffer a thief’s death. And as His followers, we too will face such suffering. For as Jesus tells us, “You will be hated by everyone because of My name…” (Matt. 10:28) And though no one… Continue reading June 15th – 1 Peter 4:13
May 12th – Acts 10:34
Acts 10:34 When it came to salvation, the Jewish people felt pretty special being God’s chosen. For He protected, loved, and picked them above every other peoples in the world. So they were filled with jealousy when Peter proclaimed God’s plan of salvation is available to all, both Jew and Gentile. But it has always… Continue reading May 12th – Acts 10:34
Keep Fervent in Your Love – 1 Peter 4
1 Peter 4 Some people mistakenly believe that being a Christian gives you a “get out of jail free card” when it comes to the trials of life. But adversity is a result of living in a fallen world, and believers aren’t immune from the pain of suffering. And in this chapter, Peter tells us… Continue reading Keep Fervent in Your Love – 1 Peter 4
March 13th – Acts 3:19
Acts 3:19 When Peter healed the lame beggar, the people were amazed. But Peter wanted them, and us, to know that this healing is available to all. For the man’s deliverance came through the name of Jesus Christ, the name above all others. Believing in His name and authority, can heal every affliction in our… Continue reading March 13th – Acts 3:19
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