The new spirit that Jesus gives us is one of humility, tenderness, forgiveness, obedience, love, and mission.
A worshiper of God, Lydia was one of the first whom Paul led to Christ in Europe (see Acts 16).
Mary, Hannah, Rachel, Jochebed, Lois and Eunice were women who raised God-fearing children.
We must remove malice from our hearts and let God transform us (see Colossians 3:8-10).
The faithfulness of Daniel and his friends was a great testimony to the leaders of Babylon.
Jesus compares the influence of his disciples to that of salt and light (see Matthew 5:13-16).
The rich young ruler chose covetousness over Christ (see Matthew 19, Mark 10, and Luke 18).
To recognize Jesus as the Messiah, his disciples had to understand the nature of his kingdom.
Christians should be dead to the love of sin, the practice of sin, and the guilt of sin.
After healing a man who could not walk, Peter said God had fulfilled prophesy by raising up Jesus.
In Matthew 21, when Jesus was challenged, he used parables to explain the nature of his authority.
Matthew 21 begins with the triumphant arrival of Jesus in Jerusalem the week of his crucifixion.
Psalm 1 contrasts the lifestyle of the godly to that of the ungodly (incomplete recording).
The Scriptures give tributes to faithful people like Jesus, Tabitha, Barnabas, Enoch, Abel, and Paul.
Read, Encourage, Sing, Observe, Love, Use, Think, Invite, Overcome, Nurture, and Study!
Jesus is Master, Eternal, the Son of God, the Suffering Servant, Immanuel, Anointed, and Heavenly.
The experiences of Noah and his family teach us about cooperation, preparation, and salvation.
The Lord appeared to Saul, but sent Ananias to share the gospel with him (see Acts 9:1-30).
Jesus urged his disciples to strive to enter in by the narrow door (see Luke 13:22-30).
God displayed his sovereignty throughout the life of King Nebuchadnezzar (see Daniel 2:20-22).
Christ arose; he will raise and transform the saved in the last day (see 1 Corinthians 15).
Jesus is sinless, eternal, all-knowing, and all-powerful, forgiving sins and accepting worship.
The cross of Christ draws us to him, empowers us to live for him, and brings peace to our hearts.
On several occasions, Jesus taught his apostles the importance of humility in his kingdom.
In Luke 14:1-14, Jesus calls us to show compassion, humility, and benevolent hospitality.
We can learn much by comparing the experiences of Jonah with those of Jesus and his disciples.
Many incidents in the Bible include examples of adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing.
As God assured Zerubbabel, small beginnings lead to big results (see Zechariah 4:9-10).
Translation issues, manmade additions, and neglect of context can confuse Bible readers.
Jesus promised to come in various ways and times, including his final coming at the end of the world.
We do not always understand causes of suffering, but we can work with God to bring good out of pain.
The unfinished work of Christ involves being with us, adding to his church, and acting as High Priest and Judge.
God gave Felix and Drusilla the opportunity to hear the gospel, but they considered it too inconvenient (see Acts 24).
Before we can worship God properly, we must make an effort to be reconciled to each other (see Matthew 5:23-26).
The Scriptures teach us about the attributes of the Holy Spirit. (Recording has a short gap near 31:14).
Jesus atoned for sin, became our intercessor, and promised to return in glory (see Hebrews 9:23-28).
If we follow Jesus, we will face persecution; when it comes, we should rejoice (see Matthew 5:10-12).
Purity in our innermost being will allow us to see God, both now and in eternity (see Matthew 5:8).
How strong is your desire for right living and a right standing with God? (see Matthew 5:6)
Through the power of the Spirit, the meek appropriately respond to the challenges of life (see Matthew 5:5).
Joab was led by fierce loyalty and selfish ambition. See 1 Kings 1-2 for the end of his story.
Because of her devotion, Ruth was in the line of Christ. Read the end of her story in Ruth 4.
Several Bible characters found refuge in specific places; we find every spiritual blessing in Christ (see Ephesians 1:3).
We should be like the one who thanked Jesus, instead of like the nine who did not (see Luke 17:11-19).
Peter used the keys of the kingdom to save Jews (Acts 2), Gentiles (Acts 10), and backsliders (Acts 8:14-25).
We can overcome guilt by seeing its consequences, understanding its causes, and pursuing its cure.
Understanding the difference between the various covenants helps us to discern the will of God for us today.
As Christians, we need to properly maintain the lights, timing, brakes, and antifreeze of our spiritual lives.
Who do men say that the Son of Man is? Jesus asked in Matthew 16. How would you answer?
King Hezekiah faced four major crises in his life; we can learn from both his successes and his mistakes. https://archive.org/download/HBFrankSermons/HBF19930425pmHezekiah/HBF19930425pmHezekiah.mp3
A tale-bearing tongue can have destructive effects, but Nehemiah serves as an example of how to properly deal with gossip.