1 I said, “I will guard my ways, that I may not sin with my tongue; I will guard my mouth with a muzzle, so long as the wicked are in my presence.” 2 I was mute and silent; I held my peace to no avail, and my distress grew worse. 3 My heart became hot within me. […]
Tremble at the Presence of the Lord 1 When Israel went out from Egypt, the house of Jacob from a people of strange language, 2 Judah became his sanctuary, Israel his dominion. 3 The sea looked and fled; Jordan turned back. 4 The mountains skipped like rams, the hills like lambs. 5 What ails you, O sea, that you […]
Jesus Calls Matthew 9 As Jesus passed on from there, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax booth, and he said to him, “Follow me.” And he rose and followed him. 10 And as Jesus[a] reclined at table in the house, behold, many tax collectors and sinners came and were reclining with Jesus and his disciples. 11 And when the Pharisees […]
The Birth of Jesus Christ 2 In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2 This was the first registration when[a] Quirinius was governor of Syria. 3 And all went to be registered, each to his own town. 4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he […]
7 Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives’ tales; rather, train yourself to be godly. 29 For this I toil, struggling with all his energy that he powerfully works within me. Sermon Discussion Questions As you look through the following list, which spiritual discipline do you feel you are good on? What one do […]
9 Give instruction[a] to a wise man, and he will be still wiser; teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning. Sermon Discussion Questions 1. Who do you think had the 4.0 in High School of the pastoral staff? 2. Pastor Steve didn’t talk too in-depth about modes of learning. What have been some […]
11 I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. 24 Your testimonies are my delight; they are my counselors. 97 Oh how I love your law! It is my meditation all the day. The Way of the Righteous and the Wicked 1 Blessed is the man[a] who walks not in the […]
23 And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, 35 And rising very early in the morning, while it was still dark, he departed and went out to a desolate place, and there he prayed. 42 And when it was day, he […]
2 And after fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. Fasting 16 “And when you fast, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces that their fasting may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. 17 But when you fast, anoint your head and wash […]
15 Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. 7 Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. Sermon Discussion Questions 1. What are some valuable ways […]