Matthew 20:25-26 But Jesus called them to him and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them. It shall not be so among you. But whoever would be great among you must be your servant.   Read More →

James 1:2-4 Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing Read More →

“Blessed are, . . . . . ” –Matthew 5 Today’s Scripture: Matthew 5:1-11 The Sermon on the Mount [5:1] Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him. The Beatitudes [2] And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying: [3... Read More →

“[16] Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, . . . . . ” – Colossians 3:16 Today’s Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-25 Submission to Authority [21] For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his... Read More →

“[22] For we know that* the whole creation* has been groaning together . . . . . ” – Romans 8:22 Today’s Scripture: Romans 8:18-30 Future Glory [18] For I consider that the sufferings of this present time  are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us.... Read More →

“–I am an ambassador in chains, that I may declare it boldly, as I ought to speak” – Ephesians 6:20 The scripture reading for our study: Ephesians 6:10-20 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that... Read More →

“–and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit” – Ephesians 6:17 The scripture reading for our study: Ephesians 6:16-18 In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one;... Read More →

“In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one” – Ephesians 6:16   The scripture reading for our study: Ephesians 6:16 In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you... Read More →

“Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. –and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace.” – Ephesians 6:15   The scripture reading for our study: Ephesians... Read More →

“For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.” – Ephesians 6:12 The scripture reading for our... Read More →