Monthly Archives: October 2012

“For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many” (Matthew 20:28). The Jews and perhaps others looked for an earthly king when Jesus came to … Continue reading →

“And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross” (Philippians 2:8). Christ emptied Himself, not of His deity, but He chose to become an obedient servant. I … Continue reading →

“Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form … Continue reading →

“In the first year of Cyrus the king, Cyrus the king issued a decree: Concerning the house of God at Jerusalem, let the house be rebuilt, the place where sacrifices were offered, and let its foundations be retained…” (Ezra 6:3 … Continue reading →

“Don’t envy sinners, but always continue to fear the Lord.  For surely you have a future ahead of you, your hope will not be disappointed”  (Proverbs 23:17-18 NLT). We’ve all done it.  We’ve grumbled about it, mumbled unkind things in … Continue reading →

“Submit yourselves therefore to God, Resist the devil and he will flee from you” (James 4:7). I read over a few commentaries and found the phrase that best describes the first part of our verse.  It is found in the … Continue reading →

“I have heard of thee by the hearing of the ear: but now mine eye seeth thee. Wherefore I abhor myself, and repent in dust and ashes” (Job 42:5-6). Most of us are familiar with the story of Job. We … Continue reading →