Daily Walk

Jesus is God and that is the main reason John writes this gospel. That people would know that and believe it, because without believing it they would not be saved. He changes water to wine to display his glory. He cleanses the temple to show his heart for genuine worship of the Father. He knows what is in the heart of every man so come to him and confess your sins!

Imprecatory Psalms help us see what righteous anger really looks like. Other psalms help us praise God and think rightly about righteous living. There are so many reasons to praise God!

Paul instructs Timothy in a variety of topics. From training himself for godliness, to dealing with widows in the congregation and many more significant issues. This shows us the authority of the pastor in the life of the church. It also shows us the importance of family life in the local congregation. Watch out for money and pastors who are tempted by greed for it produces all kind of evil!

1 Timothy deals with so many issues, but it's two primary themes are the Gospel of Christ, and the Word of God! Do you depend on those two things as much as Paul. Strive for that in your life.

What a great book! Be comforted by an unusual train of thought. Learn about the rapture and day of the Lord. And see how Paul corrects a church. All in 3 short chapters!

Did Paul's converts last through the suffering? Timothy says they did, and they are thriving in love! God is sovereign over peoples salvation and sanctification so pray to that end. They were experts in love, but may have been living in a holy huddle. Don't worry about the dead in Christ, they are happily with God and will take part in the rapture as those who last until the end. The Day o...

Paul prays! Paul loves his ministry team. Pauls talks about the evidences of faith in Thessalonica and his strategy for ministry in Chapter 2.

Paul is so grateful to God for this church. He wants Christ to make them more into his image. He warns them about worldy thoughts that would take them off the path, and helps them see an incredible picture the church in 3:12-17.

Thoughts to help you leverage the Psalms better in your devotional life. Ps 77 - when life is too much to bear Ps 78 - when you need purpose and meaning in your life Ps 79 - when you are facing consequences of sin Ps 80 - when you need hope of restoration Ps 81 - when you need reasons to renew your devotion to God Ps 82 - when you need a reminder of Gods Justice

Why didn’t Paul evangelize Malta? The gospel includes discipleship.

A ship journey, aka voyage, gone wrong, but under the sovereign hand of God what can go wrong? Paul has a gospel appointment and nothing can stop God from getting him there. Paul gets to encourage the men and be a witness because of his faith in the promise of God.

Paul is in chains, but the gospel isn't. Everywhere he goes he gets to share with very influential leaders. God is working through his trials. We are all vessels for God's message of the gospel.

Paul on trial. Be careful of Oaths. Paul is as bold as a lion. He was sent to Felix, a man with conviction but no conversion.

Paul's first trial. What is Luke showing by spending so much time writing about the trials and arrests of Paul? Are you willing to suffer for Christ as Paul did? As Jesus did?

Pauls is on his 3rd missionary journey around Ephesus. He loves those people, so he warns them. He ends up in Jerusalem where he is arrested and most of his disciples will not see him again.

Psalms teach us how to praise in different circumstances. When we are in trouble, need hope for the future, when we see the wicked win, when we experience God's judgment, and how to have hope and celebration in his judgment and wrath.

Obstacles to the gospel: 1. lack of knowledge. 2. hard hearts. 3. sorcery. 4. deep idolatry (greed). 5. persecution. YET, the Word of the Lord will prevail!

Pauls reasons...a bunch. And so should we! Berean's are not closed off, but neither are they gullible. Be a berean.

The Holy Spirit speaks! Different styles of conversions.

The ministry of Paul and Barnabas. On fire. Won’t quit. Can’t keep them down! How big decisions were made in the early church (hint hint and how we should too)

Shifting our focus to Paul’s journeys. The depraved human heart will always remove the truth tellers. Who are your truth tellers?

The gospel to the Gentiles is not a new idea. Barnabas saw evidence of God‘s grace in Antioch. Why was James killed and Peter imprisoned to be set free? Herods death reveals the purpose of mankind.

Psalms of Praise and of Desperation.

What kind of prayer of an unconverted gentile is heard by God? The gospel is impartial and needs someone to preach it!

The apostles get pushed out of the nest. Philip is a gospel sharing machine. We see a false profession of faith and a true profession that seems false. God uses the same Spirit that brought Dorcas to life to save and sanctify his children.