Walk In The Light

Parables Of Jesus Cost Of Discipleship The Cost Of Following Jesus A parable that illustrates that we must understand the cost of discipleship and the impossibility of being saved unless we forsake all: Luke 14:25-35 Luke 14:25-35 King James Version The Cost Of Being A Disciple 25 And there went great multitudes with him: and he turned, and said unto them, 26 If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own...

Parables Of Jesus Invitation To A Great Banquet The Parable Of The Large Banquet A parable that illustrates that God will reject those who do not appreciate Him and He will seek those that appreciate Him: Luke 14:16-24 Luke 14:16-24 King James Version The Great Banquet 15 And when one of them that sat at meat with him heard these things, he said unto him, Blessed is he that shall eat bread in the kingdom of God. 16 Then said he unto him, A certain man made a great supper, and bade...

Parables Of Jesus Lowest Seat At The Feast Avoiding Pride At All Costs A parable concerning being humble, selfless, and giving with no thought of return in kind with avoiding pride at all costs: Luke 14:7-14 Luke 14:7-14 Teachings On Humility 7 And he put forth a parable to those which were bidden, when he marked how they chose out the chief rooms; saying unto them. 8 When thou art bidden of any man to a wedding, sit not down in the highest room; lest a more honourable man than thou be...

Parables Of Jesus Unmerciful Servant The Parable Of The Unforgiving Servant A parable teaching us to forgive others as God is ready to forgive us. Matthew 18:23-34 Matthew 18:23-34 Unmerciful Servant 23 Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants. 24 And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him, which owed him ten thousand talents. 25 But forasmuch as he had not to pay, his lord commanded him to be sold, and his...

Parables of Jesus Friend In Need The Parable Of The Friend In Need A parable showing the parallel of boldly asking a friend for something and being bold in bringing our prayers before God Luke 11:5-8 Luke 11:5-8 King James Version The Parable Of The Friend In Need 5 And he said unto them, Which of you shall have a friend, and shall go unto him at midnight, and say unto him, Friend, lend me three loaves; 6 For a friend of mine in his journey is come to me, and I have nothing to set...

Parables Of Jesus The Master And His Servant The Power Of Faith A parable that provides a parallel between our relationship with God and servant’s relationship with his master. Luke 17:7-10 Luke 17:7-10 The Master And His Servant 7 But which of you, having a servant plowing or feeding cattle, will say unto him by and by, when he is come from the field, Go and sit down to meat? 8 And will not rather say unto him, Make ready wherewith I may sup, and gird thyself, and serve me, till I have...

Encouragement Works Of The Holy Spirit In The Bible Access To God 18 For through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father. —Ephesians 2:18 (KJV) Anoints For Service 18 The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised, —Luke 4:18 (KJV) Assures 15 For ye have not...

Encouragement Repentance There are three Greek words used in the New Testament to denote repentance: The verb metamelomai is used of a change of mind, such as to produce regret or even remorse on account of sin, but not necessarily a change of heart. This word is used with reference to the repentance of Judas (Matthew 27:3). Metanoeo, meaning to change one's mind and purpose, as the result of after knowledge. This verb, with the cognate noun metanoia, is used of true repentance, a change...

Acts Of The Apostles God Of Power The Holy Spirit Promised 4 And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me. 5 For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence. 6 When they therefore were come together, they asked of him, saying, Lord, wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel? 7 And he said...

Encouragement Love Comes From God The Great Commandment The Great Commandment requires us to love God above all else, with all our heart, soul, and mind; and love our neighbors as we love ourselves. (Matthew 22:35-40) Jesus said for us to love our enemies and to pray for those who persecute us (Matthew 5:44-45) and to honor our parents... God Hears The Righteous God's Word tells us that He does not hear our prayers, meaning He doesn't answer our prayers, when we are living in sin....

Encouragement The False Kingdom of Satan Satan's Fall Scripture reveals little about Satan's fall, but his sin constituted an act of rebellion against the sovereign authority of God. 6 Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil. —1 Timothy 3:6 (KJV) 4 And his tail drew the third part of the stars of heaven, and did cast them to the earth: and the dragon stood before the woman which was ready to be delivered, for to devour her child as soon as...

A Journey Through Psalms And Proverbs Psalms And Proverbs In A Month (Day 31) Filled with songs, poetry, and other writings, the Psalms and Proverbs express true worship, longing, wisdom, love, desperation, and truth. Find God's comfort, strength, solace, and encouragement in His Holy Word. Prayer And Worship: How Do We Approach God? Psalms 119: Thy Word Is A Lamp Unto My Feet Meditations And Prayers Relating To The Law Of God: The general scope and design of this psalm is to magnify the...

The Fear Of The Lord The Fear Of God Is Utmost 12 And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh. 13 Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man. 14 For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil. —Ecclesiastes 12:12-14 (KJV)

Parables of Jesus Yeast The Leaven A parable describing the kingdom of heaven as having small beginning and becoming the greatest, a refuge to many : Matthew 13:33 The Parable Of The Leaven Matthew 13:33 King James Version 33 Another parable spake he unto them; The kingdom of heaven is like unto leaven, which a woman took, and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened. Kingdom Of Heaven

Christian Fellowship This Little Light Of Mine This Little Light Of Mine Glorify God Above All Else Light symbolizes God, faith, or holiness throughout scripture. When we walk in the light, stay in the word, and glorify God above all else, God is delighted with us. The Positive Notion Of Light In The Bible —Psalms 119:105 105 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. —Matthew 4:16 16 The people which sat in darkness saw great light; and to them which sat in the region...