I Thessalonians 5:23 “And the God of peace himself sanctify you wholly; and may your spirit and soul and body be preserved entire, without blame at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.” This verse differentiates between soul and spirit. […]
I Samuel 1:23 ‘But Hannah did not go up, for she said to her husband, “I will not go up until the child is weaned; then I will bring him, that he may appear before the LORD and stay there […]
Morning Journal I Thessalonians 5:22 “abstain from every form of evil.” The last entry was about the general evil that is to be avoided. Today’s focus will be more toward the individual. When we come to Christ He resides in […]
I Thessalonians 5:22 “abstain from every form of evil.” What is the evil we are to avoid? The Ten Commandments specifically point out what those are. The first ones are in reference to our relationship with God. Only God is […]
I Samuel 1:21 “Then the man Elkanah went up with all his household to offer to the LORD the yearly sacrifice and pay his vow.” In our relationship and service to the Lord, we are to have habits, customs and […]
I Thessalonians 5:23 “But examine everything carefully; hold fast to that which is good;” To “hold fast” takes effort and attention. I’m reminded of the one at the wheel of a ship. He must continue to keep watching the compass […]
“It came about in due time, after Hannah had conceived, that she gave birth to a son; and she named him Samuel, saying,“Because I have asked him of the LORD.” Hannah was a happy lady. She was isolated due to […]
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 […]