Preaching to the pagans.

by | May 22, 2017 | Devotion

“The times of ignorance God overlooked, but now he commands all people everywhere to repent, because he has fixed a day on which he will judge the world in righteousness by a man whom he has appointed; and of this he has given assurance to all by raising him...

Glad Service.

by | May 19, 2017 | Devotion

“And the twelve summoned the full number of the disciples and said, ‘It is not right that we should give up preaching the word of God to serve tables. Therefore, brothers, pick out from among you seven men of good repute, full of the Spirit and of wisdom,...

Christ Dwells in Us.

by | May 17, 2017 | Devotion

“But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light” (1 Peter 2:9) In our Gospel reading from John 14, we saw...

Let not your heart be troubled.

by | May 15, 2017 | Devotion

“Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me.” (John 14:1) What great words of comfort Jesus speaks! He spoke then to His disciples at a point in his farewell discourse when He knew that the disciples felt confused and troubled. Jesus...

Advice in Time of Persecution.

by | May 12, 2017 | Devotion

“For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps.” (1 Peter 2:21) Peter exhorts believers to persevere in their trials because the nature of the gospel makes persecution...

Church Fellowship.

by | May 10, 2017 | Devotion

“And day by day, the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.”...