II KINGS 10:32-33: “In those days the LORD began to cut off parts of Israel. Hazael defeated them throughout the territory of Israel: 33 from the Jordan eastward, all the land of Gilead, the Gadites, and the Reubenites, and the … Continue reading →

ACDTS 20:22-24: “And now, behold, I am going to Jerusalem, constrained by the Spirit, not knowing what will happen to me there, except that the Holy Spirit testifies to me in every city that imprisonment and afflictions await me. But … Continue reading →

ACTS 18:24-26: “Now a Jew named Apollos, a native of Alexandria, came to Ephesus. He was an eloquent man, competent in the Scriptures. 25 He had been instructed in the way of the Lord. And being fervent in spirit, he … Continue reading →

ACTS 16:6-10: “And they went through the region of Phrygia and Galatia, having been forbidden by the Holy Spirit to speak the word in Asia. 7 And when they had come up to Mysia, they attempted to go into Bithynia, … Continue reading →

ACTS 14:3-4: “So they remained for a long time, speaking boldly for the Lord, who bore witness to the word of his grace, granting signs and wonders to be done by their hands. 4 But the people of the city … Continue reading →

I KINGS 11:38: “And if you will listen to all that I command you, and will walk in my ways, and do what is right in my eyes by keeping my statutes and my commandments, as David my servant did, … Continue reading →

ACTS 12:24: “But the word of God increased and multiplied.” OBSERVATION: I love to read these words! I love to pray this prayer – “Lord increase Your Word in my life, the life of the church, and bring a multiplication … Continue reading →

I KINGS 6:11-13: “Now the word of the LORD came to Solomon, 12 “Concerning this house that you are building, if you will walk in my statutes and obey my rules and keep all my commandments and walk in them, … Continue reading →

I KINGS 3:10: “It pleased the Lord that Solomon had asked this.” (ESV) OBSERVATION: One little verse with so much meaning! It is difficult to read this verse and let it stand on its’ own. We always want to add … Continue reading →

ACTS 8:26-27: “Now an angel of the Lord said to Philip, “Rise and go toward the south to the road that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.” This is a desert place. 27 And he rose and went.” OBSERVATION: What … Continue reading →

II SAMUEL 16:5-8: “When King David came to Bahurim, there came out a man of the family of the house of Saul, whose name was Shimei, the son of Gera, and as he came he cursed continually. And he threw … Continue reading →

ACTS 4:31: “And when they had prayed, the place in which they were gathered together was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and continued to speak the word of God with boldness.” (ESV) OBSERVATION: There is … Continue reading →

II SAMUEL 6:23: “And Michal the daughter of Saul had no child to the day of her death.” (ESV) OBSERVATION: Is my life a fountain of grace or a dusty dried up spring? In my life I have experienced both. … Continue reading →

LUKE 18:16-17: “But Jesus called them to Him and said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of God. Assuredly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the … Continue reading →

JOHN 20:27-29: “Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here, and see my hands; and put out your hand, and place it in my side. Do not disbelieve, but believe.” 28 Thomas answered him, “My Lord and my God!” … Continue reading →

JOHN 18:37-38: “Then Pilate said to him, “So you are a king?” Jesus answered, “You say that I am a king. For this purpose I was born and for this purpose I have come into the world—to bear witness to … Continue reading →

JOHN 17:26 “I made known to them your name, and I will continue to make it known, that the love l with which you have loved me may be in them, and I in them.” OBSERVATION: Jesus sums up His … Continue reading →

JOHN 16:7-10: “Nevertheless, I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you. But if I go, I will send him to … Continue reading →

I SAMUEL 15:20-21: “And Saul said to Samuel, “I have obeyed the voice of the LORD. I have gone on the mission on which the LORD sent me. I have brought Agag the king of Amalek, and I have devoted … Continue reading →

I SAMUEL 12:23-24: Moreover, as for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD by ceasing to pray for you, and I will instruct you in the good and the right way. 24 Only fear … Continue reading →