Romans 13: 12-14 “The night is far gone; the day is at hand. So then let us cast off the works of darkness and put on the armor of light. Let us walk properly as in the daytime, not in orgies and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and sensuality, not in quarreling and jealousy. …
1 Corinthians 1:17 “For Christ did not send me to baptize but to preach the gospel, and not with words of eloquent wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power.” Interpretation: Sometimes we rely too much on our religion and not enough on our relationship with Jesus. If we were baptized …
Colossians 4:2-4 “Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. At the same time, pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ, on account of which I am in prison— that I may make it clear, which is how I …
Ephesians 2:2 ” And you were dead in the trespasses and sins 2 in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience—” Interpretation: When we choose to live a life of sin …
“he did not give glory to God” Acts 12:23 Have you ever wondered what your purpose in life is? The simple answerer is to glorify Christ. He created us for that purpose. Whatever praise or congratulations we get in our life is to be inwardly turned towards our heavenly Father. Our reason? …
1 Timothy 6:7 “For we brought nothing in this world and it is certain we can carry nothing out.” With this verse Egyptian mummification comes to mind. The dead Pharaohs would be buried with their most precious possessions; their chariots, jewelry, food, and even their servants. How unfortunate for the servants that had to lay …
“Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the path of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful” Note the lowering effect of sin. The life of Lot can be related to this one verse. Lot was someone that was blessed in wealth and had …
Acts 2:1 “When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place” Did you ever go to a prayer meeting, church event, or chapel with people seeking revival? The hope is for Jesus to reveal Himself, manifest Himself, or well something wonderful to happen. But …
“you whitewashed wall!” Acts 23:3 Yo, Paul just went in on them! He is admonishing the Pharisees and Sadducees by calling them whitewashed walls. The meaning is they look pure, and good on the outside, but inside there is nothing good. Tombs were washed white back then, so they looked nice but inside was death …