Blessed is the Man

Psalm 1:1-6. God gives a divine prescription for a blessed, spiritually healthy, fruitful life. One time, Billy Graham defined being “blessed” as being filled with God and satisfied (1 Tim 6:6). But how does that happen? There certain things the blessed man does not do and certain things he must do. What does the blessed […]

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The Word & The Spirit

Col 3:16 & Eph 5:18. As Christians, we are told that we need to “let the word dwell in us” and be “filled with The Spirit”. The are crucial non-negotiables for a rich Christian experience. But what does that mean? How can I hide the Word in my heart? and how can I alway the […]

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The King’s Heart before The Word of God

2 Chronicle 34 & Jeremiah 36. How each Judean King responded to the Prophets determined so much. If they were proud and rejected God’s Word, they would forfeit blessing, protection & prosperity. If they humbled themselves and were correctable they would find such grace. This directly speaks to us as we sit under the Word […]

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Gathered as One to Hear The Book

Neh 8:1-12. After the reconstruction of the wall, there was now need for the re-instruction of the people. Ezra brings the book, the people hear attentively and hearts are realigned. This speaks to us of our need for the book, for preaching and gathering together in faith. Ah bring the book once more!

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Take Root Downward & Bear Fruit Upwards

Is 37:31. What is more important in the Christian life, the fruit or the root? most Christians are more fruit conscious than root conscious and even attempt to imitate the fruit of others, rather than the focus on their relationship with Jesus. We must be rooted and grounded in him so that His life in […]

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Treasuring The Word

Ps 119:161. How much do we value the Bible in our lives? Is it often open or does it lie shut and neglected? The Word is considered as a great treasure to the psalmist, for by the Word man can seek God, find wisdom, and discover his ways. On this journey of life, we are […]

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Bring the Book

Nehemiah 8:1-18 As the People Gathered at the gate to hear the Word, Ezra brings the book and begins to speak with amazing results. This shows us the value, need and power of The Word of God in our lives today. (Other Key Verses Acts 8:28-31)

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