Gain

For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it.  1st Timothy 6:7   The students crowded in close behind their literature teacher.  They were standing in the queue to get into the London Tower to see the Crown Jewels.  The tour began and the large group followed the assigned... Continue Reading →

Times

Now, brothers, about times and dates we do not need to write to you,  1st Thessalonians 5:1  NIV   Their experts had the Bible all figured out.  They could instruct you on everything.  They could tell you what the prophets and apostles were thinking when they were writing.  They could tell you what God calls... Continue Reading →

The One Far Above

far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every title that can be given, not only in the present age but also in the one to come.  Ephesians 1:21  NIV   A man wanted to pray with visitors that had come to study the Bible with him.  But they said that they would... Continue Reading →

Mystery Made Known

And he made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ,  Ephesians 1:9  NIV A professional mascot in the NBA once did a sketch during one of his team´s home games.  An evil magician tied up the mascot and took him to the middle of... Continue Reading →

Fall From Grace

You who are trying to be justified by law have been alienated from Christ; you have fallen away from grace.  Galatians 5:4   Get rich quick!  It sounded appealing.  Fold letters.  Build a team to sell a product.  With these special instructions for a secret and an easy way, you can get where the hard-working,... Continue Reading →

Children of Promise

Now you, brothers, like Isaac, are children of promise.  Galatians 4:28  NIV   A Christian family once reached the stage where their children began leaving the nest.  They left the home to go and study in universities or to work in different cities.  Finally, none were left living under the roof of their parents.  They... Continue Reading →

Not From Man

  Paul, an apostle--sent not from men nor by man, but by Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised him from the dead--,  Galatians 1:1 NIV   She was tired after the exertion of giving birth to her baby and needed to rest.  But she did not want to.  She wanted to hold her... Continue Reading →

To Let Us Know

For I wrote you out of great distress and anguish of heart and with many tears, not to grieve you but to let you know the depth of my love for you.  2nd Corinthians 2:4  NIV   The two men had shared many memorable experiences together.  Despite a difference in their age, they had gone... Continue Reading →

From the Dead

But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.  1st Corinthians 15:20  NIV   They knew he was going to go.  He had been battling cancer for some time.  His friends and family prayed a lot.  But his condition got worse.  Therapy held it off for some... Continue Reading →

Not God of Disorder

For God is not a God of disorder but of peace.  1st Corinthians 14:33  NIV   The conversation at the youth camp became heated.  The young people had been brought together to strengthen their faith and to prepare them to be leaders and witnesses amongst their peers.  But now the subject they discussed brought out... Continue Reading →

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