by Web Team | Jun 17, 2014 | Glean
1 Peter 1 Peter is talking to the church about the characteristics that will set them apart from the world. Peter is encouraging them to live a holy life, and cast off their sins that separate them from union with Christ. But notice he is not condemning them. He...
by Web Team | Jun 5, 2014 | Glean
2 Timothy 2:21 “Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from what is dishonorable, [3] he will be a vessel for honorable use, set apart as holy, useful to the master of the house, ready for every good work” Interpretation: Our identity is to be found in...
by Web Team | Jun 4, 2014 | Glean
1 Timothy 6:6 “Now there is great gain in godliness with contentment” Interpretation: Sometimes we think contentment (being satisfied with your circumstance, the things you have, or where you are) is an impossible thing. Contentment is kind of close to...
by Web Team | Jun 3, 2014 | Glean
1 Timothy 4-5 Interpretation: These chapters are basic instructions on how members of the church should act. Through this instruction, the author is encouraging the church to think outside themselves and care for others. But above all we are to continually look...
by Web Team | May 30, 2014 | Glean
Thessalonians 4: 3-5 “For this is the will of God, your sanctification: that you abstain from sexual immorality; that each one of you know how to control his own body in holiness and honor” Interpretation: Our culture is constantly telling us that we should not...
by Web Team | May 18, 2014 | Glean
2 Corinthians 13:14 “The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.” The second book of Corinthians goes so far past Paul admonishing the church. In the end you truly get to see his heart for...
by Web Team | May 17, 2014 | Glean
2 Corinthians 12: 10 “For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong.” Interpretation: This verse is not an excuse to not work hard or take a lazy...
by Web Team | May 14, 2014 | Glean
2 Corinthians 3:17 “Now the Lord is the Spirit; and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty” Christianity in many ways is so unappealing to people because they look at it as a bunch of rules. But life is hard, and people want to have fun and do...
by Web Team | May 13, 2014 | Glean
Philippians 2:5 “Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus” This verse goes onto explain the humility of Jesus. His act of leaving His kingdom to die for us shows us true love and the ultimate act of humility. He sets us- His creation, above...
by Web Team | May 8, 2014 | Glean
Corinthians 11:1 “Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ.” People are constantly looking for something to imitate. Just think about all the styles, musicians, and actors that were popular even a year ago. But our identity in Christ is true hope that we can show the...