II CORINTHIANS 9:6-9: “The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God … Continue reading →

II CORINTHIANS 7:1: “Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of body and spirit, bringing holiness to completion in the fear of God.” (ESV) OBSERVATION: What is “holiness”? The Scriptures are replete with the … Continue reading →

JOB 28:23-28: “God understands the way to it, and he knows its place. For he looks to the ends of the earth and sees everything under the heavens. When he gave to the wind its weight and apportioned the waters … Continue reading →

II CORINTHIANS 5:9-10: “So whether we are at home or away, we make it our aim to please him. 10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may receive what is due … Continue reading →

II CORINTHIANS 4:7-12: “But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us. 8 We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to … Continue reading →

II CORINTHIANS 3:16-18: “But when one turns to the Lord, the veil is removed. 17 Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. 18 And we all, with unveiled face, beholding … Continue reading →

JOB 9:22-24: 22 “It is all one; therefore I say, ‘He destroys both the blameless and the wicked.’ 23 When a disaster brings sudden death, he mocks at the calamity of the innocent. 24 The earth is given into the hand of … Continue reading →

II CORINTHIANS 1:12: “For our boast is this, the testimony of our conscience, that we behaved in the world with simplicity and godly sincerity, not by earthly wisdom but by the grace of God, and supremely so toward you.” OBSERVATION: … Continue reading →

I CORINTHIANS 16:13-14: “Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. 14 Let all that you do be done in love.” (ESV) OBSERVATION: What does it mean to be a “man”? When I grew up as … Continue reading →

JOB 1:8-11: “And the LORD said to Satan, “Have you n considered my servant Job, that there is none like him on the earth, a blameless and upright man, who fears God and turns away from evil?” 9 Then Satan answered … Continue reading →

ESTHER 6:1-3: “On that night the king could not sleep. And he gave orders to bring the book of memorable deeds, the chronicles, and they were read before the king. 2 And it was found written how Mordecai had told … Continue reading →

I CORINTHIANS 14:12: “So with yourselves, since you are eager for manifestations of the Spirit, strive to excel in building up the church…” I CORINTHIANS 14:26: “What then, brothers? When you come together, each one has a hymn, a lesson, … Continue reading →

I CORINTHIANS 13:11-13: “When I was a child, I spoke like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I gave up childish ways. For now we see in a mirror … Continue reading →

1 CORINTHIANS 12:1-3: “Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be uninformed. 2 You know that when you were pagans you were led astray to mute idols, however you were led. 3 Therefore I want you … Continue reading →

NEHEMIAH 8:9: “And Nehemiah, who was the governor, and Ezra the priest and scribe, and the Levites who taught the people said to all the people, “This day is holy to the LORD your God; do not mourn or weep.” … Continue reading →

I CORINTHIANS 9:24-27: “Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it. 25 Every athlete exercises self-control in all things. They do it to … Continue reading →

I CORINTHIANS 8:1-3: “Now concerning food offered to idols: we know that “all of us possess knowledge.” This “knowledge” puffs up, but love builds up. If anyone imagines that he knows something, he does not yet know as he ought … Continue reading →

EZRA 6:13-15: “Then, according to the word sent by Darius the king, Tattenai, the governor of the province Beyond the River, Shethar-bozenai, and their associates did with all diligence what Darius the king had ordered. And the elders of the … Continue reading →

EZRA 1:7-11: “Cyrus the king also brought out the vessels of the house of the LORD that Nebuchadnezzar had carried away from Jerusalem and placed in the house of his gods. 8) Cyrus king of Persia brought these out in … Continue reading →

II CHRONICLES 35:22-24: “Nevertheless, Josiah did not turn away from him, but disguised himself in order to fight with him. He did not listen to the words of Neco from the mouth of God, but came to fight in the … Continue reading →