Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. And her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her … READ MORE
Results of Abiding in Christ
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"Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold"
In Psalm 119, we have a lot of beautiful statements. Let’s just highlight a few. Verse 18 here’s a prayer: “Open Thou mine eyes that I may behold wondrous things out of Thy law.” The Hebrew word for wondrous is incomprehensible, meaning too difficult … READ MORE
Giving Thanks
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18) Today, those of us in the U.S. are celebrating Thanksgiving Day. It as age-old tradition of giving … READ MORE
White as Snow
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Our Compassionate High Priest
The following is adapted from a sermon delivered by Charles H. Spurgeon and is available at Blue Letter Bible for free. You can visit BLB for more sermons and commentaries or to find out how you can partner with our ministry to keep providing free … READ MORE
"If I could hear Christ praying for me…"
Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been … READ MORE
The World Has Been Crucified to Me
(inspired by and adapted from the sermon notes of Charles H. Spurgeon) But far be it from me to boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. (Galatians 6:14) The verses which … READ MORE
Impossible with Man, Possible with God
(Adapted from the writings of Andrew Murray, some of which are available at the Blue Letter Bible) But he said, “What is impossible with men is possible with God.” (Luke 18:27) Christ had said to the rich young ruler, "Sell all that you have... and … READ MORE
Repentance and Faith
And when they came to him, he said to them: “You yourselves know how I lived among you the whole time from the first day that I set foot in Asia, serving the Lord with all humility and with tears and with trials that happened to me through the plots … READ MORE