1 Sam 5:1-12. The key to overcoming idolatry and the flesh is through the presence of God. If our “temple” is filled with his presence as Spirit-filled believers, then the idols fall and we can grow in experiencing an overcoming life. Do not focus on the idols, but look to...

Luke 5:12-39. These 3 encounters with Jesus speak to us regarding our own Christian life and walk. Jesus cleanses the leper, heals the Paralytic & calls the Tax Collector. In the same way Jesus cleanses us from sin through mercy, enables us to stand & walk with God through His...

Luke 5:1-11. When Peter saw the miracle of the catch of fish at Galilee, he knew he was a sinful man, in the presence of God. He initially tells the Lord to leave him, for he was yet to learn that the call is based on grace, not on merit....

Genesis 5-9. The genealogy of Genesis 5 gives remarkable insight into both God’s mercy and the timing of the impending cataclysmic flood which was global and not merely a local flood. We see in the account of the flood and the Lord’s rescue of the family of the righteous Noah,...

Eph 5:22-27. Paul reveals that one central purpose of the marriage relationship is to reflect the relationship between Christ and the Church. He has a love that lays down it’s life to serve, the power to cleanse and the heart to care. As the bride, the church is to respond...

1 Thes 5:12-28. What are some of the key elements of Christian living? What should be seen in our lives as believers? What are the principles that we should be living by? As Paul closes out his letter, he gives a bullet list of grace-commands that can guide the Christian...

1 Thes 5:1-11. After explaining the “catching away” (or rapture) of the church (1 Thes 4:13-18), Paul goes on to speak about the “Day of The Lord” which will follow. This will be a series of events at the end of the age, when Judgment is poured out on the...

Nehemiah 5:14-21. In contrast to the nobles in Jerusalem, and also governors of the past, Nehemiah could say that he had operated in integrity towards God and towards God’s People. What valuable lessons and principles we discover in this passage. If we honour God, He will honour us.

Neh 5:1-13. As well as opposition outside of Jerusalem, Nehemiah also had to deal with conflict within the camp. Inner conflict and strife can hinder blessings in our personal lives and in the church. Making good decisions and making right that which is wrong can often be the key.

Eph 5:15-18. “Am I Spirit-Filled? Am I anointed? Gifted? Right with God? Saved? Blessed? Loved? Accepted?” These are the types of questions that can plague a Christian’s thinking. Many look for their answers based on a feeling or an experience and therefore suffer from spiritual insecurity. But God wants us...