HOW TO OVERCOME TEMPTATION God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. (James 1:12 NLT) Yesterday we learned about what temptation means: a stimulation, petition, or proposal to sin or wander, and falling into it can bring…
FLEE FROM TEMPTATION PART 1 Run from anything that stimulates youthful lusts. Instead, pursue righteous living, faithfulness, love, and peace. Enjoy the companionship of those who call on the Lord with pure hearts. (2 Timothy 2:22 NLT) What does it mean to “flee?” To distance oneself from a situation, especially in a quick manner, to…
THIS LIFE IS NOT ALL OUR LIVES Many of those whose bodies lie dead and buried will rise up, some to everlasting life and some to shame and everlasting disgrace. (Daniel 12:2 NLT) Here, the angel spoke to Daniel and his people, but it also applies to us. Let’s remember that our lives in this…
THERE WILL BE LIFE WHEREVER THESE WATERS GO There will be swarms of living things wherever the water of this river flows. Fish will abound in the Dead Sea, for its waters will become fresh. Life will flourish wherever this water flows. (Ezekiel 47:9 NLT) We live in a world where much evil exists, and…
DISTINGUISHING BETWEEN GOOD AND BAD They will teach my people the difference between what is holy and what is common, what is ceremonially clean and unclean. (Ezekiel 44:23 NLT) Is it important to distinguish between good and bad? There are things we humanly do in our own strengths, but other supernatural things with the power…
TRUE REPENTANCE PART III People who conceal their sins will not prosper, but if they confess and turn from them, they will receive mercy. (Proverbs 28:13) True repentance consists of making a change in our being: mind, will, and emotions. It’s an attitude just as much as it is an action. God calls us all…
TRUE REPENTANCE PART II People who conceal their sins will not prosper, but if they confess and turn from them, they will receive mercy. (Proverbs 28:13) True repentance brings with it a desire to please God and follow a different path than we first were. Today we will learn one meaning of repentance, and tomorrow…
TRUE REPENTANCE Then he added, “Now go and learn the meaning of this Scripture: ‘I want you to show mercy, not offer sacrifices.’ For I have come to call not those who think they are righteous, but those who know they are sinners.” (Matthew 9:13 NLT) The Bible says that we have all sinned and to obtain forgiveness…
THE THICKNESS OF MY WALLS After that, the man brought me into the sanctuary of the Temple. He measured the walls on either side of its doorway, and they were 10 1⁄2 feet thick. (Ezequiel 41:1 NLT) The thickness of the temple walls was thick, this speaks about having good protection. In other words, it couldn’t…
YOU GROW WHEN YOU BELONG TO GOD’S FAMILY Is there any encouragement from belonging to Christ?… (Philippians 2:1 NLT) You grow when you belong to God’s family. No one grows without belonging to a family. You will not mature if you are a lone ranger, if you are not part of God’s family. If you…