Giving to the Needy
Deuteronomy 15:11 “For the poor will never cease to be in the land; therefore I command you, saying, ‘You shall freely open your hand to your brother, to your needy and poor in your land.’ When farmers in Israel would […]
Deuteronomy 15:11 “For the poor will never cease to be in the land; therefore I command you, saying, ‘You shall freely open your hand to your brother, to your needy and poor in your land.’ When farmers in Israel would […]
2 Peter 1:16 “For we did not follow cleverly devised tales when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of His majesty.” This is the claim of some who […]
Deuteronomy 15:10 “You shall generously give to him, and your heart shall not be grieved when you give to him, because for this thing the LORD your God will bless you in all your work and in all your undertakings. […]
2 Peter 1:11 “and you will receive a rich welcome into the eternal kingdom of our lord and savior Jesus Christ.” This is what we want, a rich welcome. We don’t want to risk it and just squeeze in. Paul […]
1 Peter 1:10 10Therefore, brethren, be all the more diligent to make certain about His calling and choosing you; for as long as you practice these things, you will never stumble; This verse used to make me uncomfortable. I would […]
Deuteronomy 14:2 “For you are a holy people to the LORD your God, and the LORD has chosen you to be a people for His own possession out of all the peoples who are on the face of the earth.” […]
2 Peter 1:9 “For he who lacks these qualities is blind or short-sighted, having forgotten his purification from his former sins.” Sin has created great damage. It’s ruined lives, destroyed relationships and separated us from God. The result of it […]
Deuteronomy 13:6-8 6“If your brother, your mother’s son, or your son or daughter, or the wife you cherish, or your friend who is as your own soul, entice you secretly, saying, ‘Let us go and serve other gods’ (whom neither […]
2 Peter 1:9 “For he who lacks these qualities is blind or short-sighted, having forgotten his purification from his former sins.” This verse used to discourage me. The list of traits that Peter referred to is a long one. It […]
Deuteronomy 13:4 “You shall follow the LORD your God and fear Him; and you shall keep His commandments, listen to His voice, serve Him, and cling to Him.” Moses tells the people how they are to be with The Lord. […]