Grow in the Knowledge of God's Word
Teaching is my passion and teaching believers the Word of God is my calling. That's why I write a weekly newsletter from the Word of God. Knowledge builds faith and faith builds understanding. Drop your email below to receive helpful lessons about God's Word.
I Am the Bread of Life, Eternal Life
Ask God: Jesus came from heaven with a purpose already written in the heart of God. He did not come chasing His own desires or seeking earthly applause. He came to do the will of the Father. The words in John, chapter 6 are vital to our understanding of the will of the Father. Good Evening Reader, It is good to know the will of our heavenly Father. Only then can we begin to do His will. His will is that all will be saved and have eternal life. And it is so simple: Believe in our Lord, Jesus...
In the Beninning was the Word and the Word was God
Ask God: We are fortunate to have four writers who wrote the four Gospels. It is seeing the same message from different perspectives. John starts his Gospel before creation: In the beginning. . . Good Evening Reader, This is the day the Lord has made. I am rejoicing in it. My prayer is for each person that is facing some type of struggle today. May God give you strength and wisdom to handle each struggle in victory. As I said last week, prayer transforms. Prayer is the foundation for growth...
What Does It Mean to Ask God According to His Will in Prayer?
Ask God: How do you align your prayers with God's purpose? Discover the transformative power of asking God according to His will and deepen your faith journey. Good Evening Reader, As you know, the prayer life of a believer strengthens the believer. God desires we come to Him with all our concerns and problems. At the same time, God want us to come to Him in praise for the glorious things He has done for us. Prayer transforms. Prayer is the foundation for growth of every believer. Pray to...
Stand Firm Against False Witnesses of the Word: Contend for the Faith
Ask God: We are commanded to contend for the faith. In other words, we should stand firm for our faith when false witnesses come against the Word. Your position will give glory to God. Good Evening Reader, This lesson is powerful. My faith in God has served me well this week. I had a very successful hernia surgery yesterday. While operating, the surgeon found a second hernia, which he repaired. That’s a two-for-one surgery. Everyone at the hospital—and I mean everyone—was so pleasant and...
The Personal Choice of Every Believer: Let Your Light Shine or Follow Darkness
Ask God: John tells us to live a life of services to God and man. He uses Gaius and Demetrius as example to show hospitality and truth. John then points out Diotrephes as a self-center man who lives his life with his ego in control. His ego wants to control those around him which places him at the center of attention. Good Evening Reader, You know how some people have an inner spark while others have no light. John's examples of these three men help to guide our service to the Lord. Like 2...
Truth and Love Bond People Together
Ask God: John was filled with the spirit of truth. He encourage followers of Jesus to demonstrate God's love in Truth and Love. He also encouraged disciples of Jesus to be aware of deceptive people who would turn believers away from God. Good Evening Reader, This week’s lesson is taken from 2 John and is about love and truth. Years ago, Captain and Tennelle had a hit song: “Love will keep us together.” The song touched the hearts of listeners because of the truth in its message. Love keeps...
How the New Covenant Changes Your Life
Ask God: Our entire way of worshipping God changed with the New Covenant. Instead of doing the right thing because we had to, we do the right thing because we want to. This awakening releases a newfound joy. Good Evening Reader, Jeremiah, like you and me, wanted to please God. God explained to Jeremiah that the New Covenant was coming and our hearts would be changed. We would be motivated out of love rather than fear. We desire to obey God because we love Him and His Spirit lives in us. May...
God's Patience Has Limits
Ask God: Jeremiah served the Lord for many years in Judah. He constantly encouraged the people of Judah to return to the Lord. They refused to listen and God allowed the Babylonians to capture them and carry them into exile. Good Evening Reader, Jeremiah, like you and me, have friends and loved one who are not following Jesus Christ. What do we do? The Lord gave Jeremiah the words to say to the people of Judah. He will give us the words to say at the right time. May God bless you abundantly...
God, Why do the Wicked Prosper?
Ask God: Jeremiah asked God a question that many of us have wanted to ask. Why do the wicked and even non-believers prosper? Jeremiah was bold but very respectful when he approached God with his question. God appreciates this type of approach. Jeremiah was not confrontational, he was looking for information. God's answer gives peace of mind and helps us understand the good and the evil in the world.. Good Evening Reader, Thank you for receiving and reading each lesson. Lessons of the Bible...
God's Faithfulness to You as With Jeremiah
Ask God: Have you felt a call from God to serve Him in some capacity? Often many hear the call but ignore the call because of fear and feelings of inadequacy. But, God will never call you without equipping you for His purpose. God is faithful. Good Evening Reader, Today, we explore feelings of fear and inadequancy when we know God is calling us to perform a task for Him. This subject is taught so well in the Book of Jeremiah. We learn that God is faithful and supplies us with the tools we...
Teaching is my passion and teaching believers the Word of God is my calling. That's why I write a weekly newsletter from the Word of God. Knowledge builds faith and faith builds understanding. Drop your email below to receive helpful lessons about God's Word.