Monthly Archives: August 2013

“Absalom followed Ahithophel’s advice, just as David had done.  For every word Ahithophel spoke seemed as wise as though it had come directly from the mouth of God”  (2 Samuel 16:23 NLT). We are bombarded by things that seem to … Continue reading →

“Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf” (1 Peter 4:16). To end this week’s study, let’s read from William Barclay.  “….if a Christian has to suffer … Continue reading →

“For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps” (1 Peter 2: 21). The NIV Study Bible states: The patient endurance of injustice is part of God’s … Continue reading →

“Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations: That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, … Continue reading →

“And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name” (Acts 5:41). The apostles were bold in their witness after the Day of Pentecost.  For that reason, they faced … Continue reading →

“But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you” (1 Peter 5:10). The week’s introduction includes these words: … Continue reading →

“Then Jesus left Galilee and went north to the region of Tyre.  He tried to keep it secret that he was there, but he couldn’t…”  (Mark 7:24 NLT). I’ll try to put this as gently as I can:  If Christ … Continue reading →