Mark 10: 13-16….What do you do about kids?

And they were bringing children to him that he might touch them, and the disciples rebuked them. But when Jesus saw it, he was indignant and said to them, “Let the children come to me; do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God. Truly, I say to you, whoever does notContinue reading “Mark 10: 13-16….What do you do about kids?”

2 Thessalonians 2: 13-17….Stand up, Stand up for Jesus!

But we ought always to give thanks to God for you, brothers beloved by the Lord, because God chose you as the firstfruits to be saved, through sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth. To this he called you through our gospel, so that you may obtain the glory of our Lord JesusContinue reading “2 Thessalonians 2: 13-17….Stand up, Stand up for Jesus!”

2 Thessalonians….Introduction and Greeting

The ESV Introduction to this book reads in part –This letter from the apostle Paul was probably written shortly after his first letter to the church in Thessalonica. After a few comments in greeting…… He (also) addressed two recurring problems in this church. First, they were concerned that the Lord had already returned. Paul urgedContinue reading “2 Thessalonians….Introduction and Greeting”

1 Thessalonians 2: 1-12….What did you see?

For you yourselves know, brothers, that our coming to you was not in vain. But though we had already suffered and been shamefully treated at Philippi, as you know, we had boldness in our God to declare to you the gospel of God in the midst of much conflict. For our appeal does not springContinue reading “1 Thessalonians 2: 1-12….What did you see?”

Revelation 3: 7-13….Not a negative word!

“And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: ‘The words of the holy one, the true one, who has the key of David, who opens and no one will shut, who shuts and no one opens.“‘I know your works. Behold, I have set before you an open door, which no one is ableContinue reading “Revelation 3: 7-13….Not a negative word!”

Revelation 3: 1-6….A Hard Disciplining Slap!

“And to the angel of the church in Sardis write: ‘The words of him who has the seven spirits of God and the seven stars.“‘I know your works. You have the reputation of being alive, but you are dead. Wake up, and strengthen what remains and is about to die, for I have not foundContinue reading “Revelation 3: 1-6….A Hard Disciplining Slap!”

Revelation 2: 12-17….Living pure amidst rottenness!

“And to the angel of the church in Pergamum write: ‘The words of him who has the sharp two-edged sword. “‘I know where you dwell, where Satan’s throne is. Yet you hold fast my name, and you did not deny my faith even in the days of Antipas my faithful witness, who was killed amongContinue reading “Revelation 2: 12-17….Living pure amidst rottenness!”