Each Person is Responsible for Their Own Sins
Ezekiel 18 It is not uncommon for people to blame someone else for their troubles or circumstances. Sometimes there is some truth to the matter but in this chapter God …
Read MoreTag: Righteousness
Parental Advice to a Maturing Child
Proverbs 6 The writer here again writes to impart some parental wisdom to their child.
Read MoreElihu: Job’s Righteousness Doesn’t Compare To God’s
Job 35 One of the great dangers any one may face is that of pride in oneself, especially before God. Below is a table I complied, with the aid of …
Read MoreGrace Abounds Even More Through Jesus Christ
Romans 5 How we deal with difficult situation (tribulations) or temptations can go along way toward building character in us. Paul explains how this takes place and explains why we …
Read MoreA Faithful, Steadfast Life Extolled
Psalms 112 This is not a long psalm compared to others, a mere ten stanzas. But in it are treasures worthy of the effort to seek them.
Read MoreGod’s Messages to Judah’s Rulers
Jeremiah 22 Outline 1-7 | God’s message to the king sitting on David’s throne 8-9 | The nations will wonder why God allowed this destruction to happen 10 | Weep …
Read MoreJesus Prepares the Disciples for the Holy Spirit’s Arrival and Life on Earth Without His Presence
John 16 Outline 1-4 | Jesus warns the disciples 5-11 | The Holy Spirit’s role in the world 12-15 | The Spirit will guide disciples into the truth 16-22 | …
Read MoreBe Strong; Pursue Righteousness; Teach the Truth
II Timothy 2 Outline 1-7 | Be strong 8-13 | Remember Jesus 14-19 | Be a diligent workman, studying the Scriptures well 20-26 | Pursue righteousness with like-minded people Reflections …
Read MoreRecognizing Wisdom and Folly
Ecclesiastes 7 Outline 1-14 | The Preacher encourages awareness of the temporariness of life 15-18 | Don’t live in extremes: not overly righteous or wise nor overly wicked or foolish 19-22 …
Read MoreAdditional Instructions to Pastors
I Timothy 6 Outline 1-2 | Slaves should respect their masters (employees and employers today) 3-10 | Expose bad doctrine; “love of money is a root of all sorts of …
Read More