I Thessalonians 5:21 “But examine everything carefully; hold fast to that which is good;” This verse follows, “don’t despise prophetic utterances.” This is referring to the application of God’s Word to our lives. The Lord speaks to us in many […]
I Samuel 1:19 “Then they arose early in the morning and worshiped before the LORD, and returned again to their house in Ramah. And Elkanah had relations with Hannah his wife, and the LORD remembered her.” Hannah has endured a […]
I Thessalonians 5:19 “do not despise prophetic utterances.” Prophetic utterances generally refers to the bible teaching done in church. Some in the church were resistant to this. The prior verse says, “don’t quench the Spirit.” Something about this church was […]
I Samuel 1:18 ‘She said, “Let your maidservant find favor in your sight.” So the woman went her way and ate, and her face was no longer sad.’ This is a demonstration of faith. Hannah lived in a hostile environment […]
I Thessalonians 5:19 “Do not quench the Spirit.” We use the word quench when it comes to thirst. When a drink quenches our thirst, it’s eliminated. When one quenches the Spirit, there is no place for Him. He is edged […]
I Samuel 1:17 “Then Eli answered and said, “Go in peace; and may the God of Israel grant your petition that you have asked of Him.” God answers prayer. Jesus said in Luke 11:9,10, “So I say to you, ask, […]
I Thessalonians 5:18 “in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” Our last time in this passage, we addressed God’s general will, which includes being thankful in all things. Today we’ll focus on His […]
Revelation 12:11 “And they overcame him because of the blood of the Lamb and because of the word of their testimony, and they did not love their life even when faced with death.” This verse is intriguing. The verse prior […]
I Thessalonians 5:18 “in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” This is a universal question, “What is God’s will for my life?” Every culture over time has sought this. He will rarely provide […]
I Samuel 1:16 “Do not consider your maidservant as a worthless woman, for I have spoken until now out of my great concern and provocation.” Hannah was accused by the high priest as being drunk while praying at the temple. […]