Those who were headed for the Upper Room loved Jesus dearly. They were compassionate, self-sacrificing, soul-loving. But they were not yet qualified to be His witnesses. It takes more than a love for Jesus and a compassion for souls to…
Under the Old Covenant, absolute obedience was required. God’s law made no allowances for even the slightest disobedience. Simply put, the soul that sinned died. Those commandments were laid out clearly, describing the perfect obedience a holy God requires. Yet…
“Every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed” (James 1:14). We all are enticed by our lusts, every one of us with no exceptions! James then adds: “When lust hath conceived, it bringeth…
Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent. (Revelation 2:5). Jesus is saying: “Think…
The angel Gabriel spoke to Mary, the mother of Jesus, and said “‘Greetings, O favored one, the Lord is with you!’ But she was greatly troubled at the saying” (Luke 1:28-29). I believe Mary was troubled when the angel spoke…