Today’s verse from 1 John 2:3, ‘We know that we have come to know Him if we obey His commands.’, in association with John 17:6 , ‘They were yours; you gave them to me and they have obeyed your word.’ is clearly a challenge to many who claim to be followers of Christ. Paul, in [...]
The verse, ‘ … you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world.’ John 15:19; which is the subject of today’s study, could be a difficult one if taken out of context, in that it may lead some to separate themselves physically from the world instead of becoming [...]
I like the way, the following idea, is expressed: ‘Jesus reveals in personal form the character of God – His righteousness and His wonderful saving love.’ If Jesus had not revealed God to us then we would never have known what God is like – really like. Our misconceptions would have kept us away from Him.’ [...]
The following sentence; ‘Throughout His life; He had a heart that was ready to obey, an ear that was ready to hear, and a will that was ready to be subject to the Father.’, is a great summary of how we should live our own lives – do you agree? Another sentence, which started me [...]
Two verses, found in today’s study really stand out for me. First, Isaiah 42:8, Ã am the Lord; that is my name! I will not give my glory to another … ‘. The second one is; ‘And now, Father, glorify me in your presence with the glory I had with you before the world began’(John [...]
Today’s study is excellent – and there’s not much to add – the verse; ‘As long as it is day, we must do the work of Him who sent me.’, sets the scene. The words of the preacher adds some detail to the scene, ‘ Our Lord Jesus Christ did not come into the world merely [...]
A day for decision
I’m of the view that these days we need to be direct with our words regarding what we believe. To paraphrase Selwyn’s words: people need to know that good, upright and moral living (alone) does not make a person one of Jesus’ followers. The first and essential mark of a follower is that they believe [...]
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