Paul's 'thorn in his flesh' served the purpose of helping him trust God and not rely on his own abilities. God uses our difficulties and infirmities and weaknesses as instruments…
A favourite verse for many often used to give graduates an encouraging word. Originally it was an encouraging word but given to Israel in one of her lowest times in…
This is another favourite verse of ours that many of us have misapplied. Here in Phil. 4, Paul thanks the Philippian believers for providing for his needs again. What he…
Jesus heals a man born blind (John 9) which results in the unhappiness of the religious leaders. Jesus accuses them of being thieves and wolves who rob the sheep of…
Jesus wraps up His message from the mountain by calling His readers and listeners to make a choice; what he had to say (backed by God's Word) or what the…
Jesus moves from laying up treasures in heaven to not worrying about our basic needs in life (food, clothing) because most of his listeners were poor people who lived day…
Jesus continues to speak on the theme of 'rewards' but God's rewards are not found in the things of this world but in Himself and His purposes for us. The…
Jesus begins to reveal how the Pharisees 'lowered the bar' on the Word of God. Just because you didn't actually murder someone doesn't mean you obeyed the commandment 'Do not…
