Blessed is the man “Blessed is the man that walketh not” (Ps. 1vs 1). Three things are notable about this man: 1. His company. “He walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.” 2. His reading and thinking. “His delight…
Lessons from the wise virgins: They said no to losing their oil Text: Acts 20:29-31 The wise virgins refused to please the other virgins to their own detriment. Keeping their oil meant keeping their light on; to keep your spiritual light on-means keeping your relationship with the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit stays in a…
Selfishness or helpfulness? EXODUS 2:16-19 KEY TEXT: “And the shepherds came and drove them away: but Moses stood up and helped them, and watered their flock.” EXODUS 2:17 (KJV) In a society, there are different kinds of people who by their good actions: giving, advice, help, support; behaviours, cultural values, and other ethics have saved…
Lessons from the wise virgins: They Took Extra Oil MV: Have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness but rather reprove them Ephesians 5:11 Text: Luke 4:1-2, 14, 1 Thess.1:5 Unlike the foolish virgins, the wise virgins considered that they didn’t know how long into the night they would have to wait, so decided…
Lessons from the wise virgins :They went forth Text: 2 Cor. 6:17, Matthew 7:13-14 After taking their lamps the ten virgins went forth, they made extra effort to move forward and left the crowd behind. They separated themselves from the crowd. In 2 Cor.6:17, God warns us that before we can be acceptable to Him,…
The afterwards of the life of power “Whither I go, thou canst not follow Me now; but thou shalt follow Me afterwards.” John 13:36 “And when He had spoken this, He saith unto him, Follow Me.” Three years before, Jesus had said – “Follow Me,” and Peter had followed easily, the fascination of Jesus was…
Lessons from the wise virgins:They took their lamps MV: Have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness but rather reprove them Ephesians 5:11 The virgins took lamps so they could have light for their journey. We live in a world of sin and evil, spiritual darkness is everywhere and God’s word is the light…
Continue steadfastly in prayer It is interesting to consider how large a portion of the Bible is occupied with the subject of prayer, either in furnishing examples, enforcing precepts, or pronouncing promises. We scarcely open the Bible before we read, “People began to call upon the name of the LORD;” and just as we are…
Lessons from the wise virgins: They chose to be virgins MV: Have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness but rather reprove them Ephesians 5:11 Text: Matthew 25:1-13, 1Cor.6:19-20: Rev1:5 To enter the kingdom of God, the bible tells us about ten people who were determined to see the bridegroom, Jesus Christ….
