In The Word Read 2 Peter 2 The Rise of False Prophets But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will also be false teachers among you, who will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, bringing swift destruction upon themselves. Many will follow their sensuality, and because of them the way of the truth will be maligned; and in their greed they will exploit […]
Month: November 2015
WE NEED REMINDING
In The Word Read 2 Peter 1:12-21 Therefore, I will always be ready to remind you of these things, even though you already know them, and have been established in the truth which is present with you. I consider it right, as long as I am in this earthly dwelling, to stir you up by way of reminder, knowing that the laying aside of my earthly dwelling is imminent, as also our Lord […]
THE RIGHT CHOICE
In The Word Read 2 Peter 1:1-11 Growth in Christian Virtue Simon Peter, a bond-servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who have received a faith of the same kind as ours, by the righteousness of our God and Savior, Jesus Christ: Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord; seeing that His divine power has […]
THE POWER OF LOVE
In The Word Read Song of Solomon 8:5-14 “Who is this coming up from the wilderness Leaning on her beloved?” “Beneath the apple tree I awakened you; There your mother was in labor with you, There she was in labor and gave you birth. “Put me like a seal over your heart, Like a seal on your arm. For love is […]
BE RECONCILED
In The Word Read Song of Solomon 6:4-8:4 “You are as beautiful as Tirzah, my darling, As lovely as Jerusalem, As awesome as an army with banners. “Turn your eyes away from me, For they have confused me; Your hair is like a flock of goats That have descended from Gilead. “Your teeth are like a flock of ewes Which have come […]
OPEN THE DOOR TO JESUS
In The Word Read Song of Solomon 5:2-6:3 “I was asleep but my heart was awake. A voice! My beloved was knocking: ‘Open to me, my sister, my darling, My dove, my perfect one! For my head is drenched with dew, My locks with the damp of the night.’ “I have taken off my dress, How can I put it on again? […]
KEEP MARRIED LOVE BURNING BRIGHT
In The Word Read Song of Solomon 3:6-5:1 Solomon’s Wedding Day “What is this coming up from the wilderness Like columns of smoke, Perfumed with myrrh and frankincense, With all scented powders of the merchant? “Behold, it is the traveling couch of Solomon; Sixty mighty men around it, Of the mighty men of Israel. “All of them are wielders of the […]
DO NOT AWAKEN LOVE UNTIL IT IS TIME
In The Word Read Song of Solomon 2:8-3:5 “Listen! My beloved! Behold, he is coming, Climbing on the mountains, Leaping on the hills! “My beloved is like a gazelle or a young stag. Behold, he is standing behind our wall, He is looking through the windows, He is peering through the lattice. “My beloved responded and said to me, ‘Arise, my […]
PURITY AND PROPER LOVE
In The Word Read Song of Solomon 1:1-2:7 The Young Shulammite Bride and Jerusalem’s Daughters The Song of Songs, which is Solomon’s. “May he kiss me with the kisses of his mouth! For your love is better than wine. “Your oils have a pleasing fragrance, Your name is like purified oil; Therefore the maidens love you. “Draw me after you and let us run together! The king has […]
FEAR GOD AND KEEP HIS COMMANDS
In The Word Read Ecclesiastes 11:9-12:14 Rejoice, young man, during your childhood, and let your heart be pleasant during the days of young manhood. And follow the impulses of your heart and the desires of your eyes. Yet know that God will bring you to judgment for all these things. So, remove grief and anger from your heart and put […]