Focal Pointe #50
Love “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another.” (John 13:34 ESV) To love others was not actually a new commandment. “You shall not take vengeance or bear a grudge against the sons of your own people, but ...
Focal Pointe #48
Faith “But the centurion replied, ‘Lord, I am not worthy to have you come under my roof, but only say the word, and my servant will be healed.’” (Matthew 8:8 ESV) A Centurion was a Roman officer in charge of a hundred men. This particular Centurion is not only humble, but he shows extraordinary compassion ...
Focal Pointe #46
Yearning (James 4:5 ESV) “Or do you suppose it is to no purpose that the Scripture says, “He yearns jealously over the spirit that he has made to dwell in us”?” After giving some warnings against worldliness, James gets a bit sarcastic…and I like him for it. Could God really be jealous? Isn’t ...
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Authentic Sacrifice (Proverbs 14:9 ESV) Fools mock at the guilt offering, but the upright enjoy acceptance. The mention of the guilt offering here indicates to me that the upright enjoy acceptance because God approves of sacrifice when it is offered in authenticity. I find it interesting that even today, fools are mocking genuine sacrifice. Think ...
Focal Pointe #40
Make Your Stand! (Ephesians 6:10-11 ESV) [10] Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. [11] Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.
Focal Pointe #36
Good morning Leaders! I wanted to follow up our ACTS Meeting yesterday by sending out the notes we used.
