Monthly Archives: October 2011

“Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands”  (2 Timothy 1:6). In October’s Treasure Bible study, writer Jan Clay encourages, “Believe you are … Continue reading →

“As you enter the house of God, keep your ears open and your mouth shut”  (Ecclesiastes 5:1 NLT). I’m not a Greek scholar.  The only thing I know about the Hebrew language is how to spell it…H-E-B-R-E-W.  I can only … Continue reading →

“There is a season for everything…A time to keep and a time to throw away”  Ecclesiastes 3:1, 6 NLT). My purple-striped leg warmers from junior high. My Menudo tee shirt from grade school years. My Jordache jeans from high school … Continue reading →

“Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another”  (Romans 14:19). Bible scholar Matthew Henry makes these statements regarding today’s verse:  “Many wish for peace, and talk loudly for it, who … Continue reading →

“Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the church” (1 Corinthians 14:12). Paul wanted believers to be excited in pursuing spiritual gifts. However, Paul desired that they … Continue reading →

“But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet shew I unto you a more excellent way” (1 Corinthians 12:31). The church at Corinth needed to resolve their problems concerning spiritual gifts. In the midst of trying to attain them, they … Continue reading →

“And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues” (1 Corinthians 12:28). Today’s verse is simply a short list of spiritual gifts. We … Continue reading →