Hebrews 1:1–4 (ESV) 1 Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, 4 having become

Summary The ancient Romans had a far different attitude toward their children than what we do today. ASK GOD FOR WHAT YOU NEED: Read the New Testament in a year, a chapter a day - Romans 1

A good government paves the way for the Church. 1 Timothy 2:1-4 (NIV) 1:18  Timothy, my son, I am giving peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. 3  This is good, and pleases God our Savior, 4 

How does the Lord’s Supper differ from the Roman Catholic Mass? A. That's exactly what the woman at the well was hoping to hear Jesus say. Jesus doesn't pull His punches, telling the Samaritan woman that her countrymen have been worshipping worship with, it wasn't a learned scholar or a popular prophet, but rather it was this sinful, broken woman

Experience the power that has authority over nations and kingdoms. Listen to passage & devotional: Belgic Confession of Faith, Article 3: The Written Word of God We confess that this Word of God was not sent nor delivered by the will of men, but that holy men of God spoke, being moved by the Holy Spirit, as Peter says. Afterwards our God— because of the special care he has for us and our salvation— commanded his servants, the prophets and apostles, to commit this revealed Word to writing. He himself wrote with his own finger the two tables of the law. Therefore we call such writings holy and divine Scriptures. Summary "The word of the LORD came to me," writes Jeremiah. There's no indication as to what Jeremiah was doing when the LORD showed up, how God manifested Himself, or any other external detail; just that the LORD's word came. We do know that Jeremiah was young when this occurred, if only because Jeremiah tries to use his youth as an excuse and his inability to 'speak' as an out, although he seems to do quite well talking back to God! We don't have time to explore this rabbit trail today, but isn't it amazing how many people God personally shows up to, only to find that the first thing the chosen representative does is argue with Him regarding why God made a mistake in choosing them? That's humanity in a nutshell: arguing with God (which is exactly what the Hebrew word yiś·rā·ʾēl means). Of course the LORD didn't come to consult Jeremiah's opinion about the situation. Before Jeremiah's unfortunate response, God told him that Jeremiah's prophecy had been planned for long before he was even conceived. Lest you think that such pre-planning on God's part is only reserved for super important prophets like Jeremiah, re-read the opening verses Ephesians to be reminded that God says the same exact thing about you. God commissions Jeremiah, giving him authority "over the nations and kingdoms to uproot and tear down, to destroy and overthrow, to build and plant." That's significant power! But God doesn't give Jeremiah vast sums of money or advanced armies with superior military tactics with which to wield this world-shaping control. God gives him something much more powerful: He gives Jeremiah His Word. Dig Deeper This is why we read last week that Paul calls the gospel the "power of God." It was the very same mighty word that God used to speak the entire universe into existence that He put into young Jeremiah's mouth. It's that same word that Jeremiah and so many other prophets would write down at God's command, preserving them for subsequent generations. This is the word that God places before you, neatly bound in sixty-six books, made complete and visible in the person and work of our Savior, Jesus Christ. God hasn't given you personal authority over the nations, but He has grafted you into the One to whom all authority has been given to (Matthew 28:18)! These words we implore you to read daily and hear proclaimed on the Lord's Day have tremendous power. The better you know them, the more confidently you can live in them, knowing no nation or kingdom can threaten you. "Do not be afraid of them," the LORD says to you, "for I am with you and will rescue you (v8)." AAA Prayer (About) ACKNOWLEDGE WHO GOD IS: God our Father, whose Word has all authority in heaven and on earth; ALIGN YOUR LIFE WITH GOD'S WILL: Pray for the confidence to live by the power of God's Word rather than by the pathetic manipulations of society and your own excuses; ASK GOD FOR WHAT YOU NEED: Read the New Testament in a year! Today: Acts 1

Jesus speaks these invaluable words to a fallen, broken, outcast woman - a Samaritan woman at that! The Christ has come - the one which this sinful woman knew would be able to explain everything to us

said, “I have made a covenant with my chosen one, I have sworn to David my servant, 4  

Psalm 90:1–4 (ESV) A prayer of Moses the man of God. 1  Lord, you have been our dwelling place in all 4  For a thousand years in your sight are but as yesterday when it is past, or as a watch in the night As you begin preparing for another Lord's Day, let your momentary troubles (2 Corinthians 4:17) fade

Summary As is his habit, Satan shows up at Jesus' weakest moment, after He's been alone and fasting for 40 You must certainly trust the Lord, but: do not put the Lord your God to the test (Matt. 4:7, Deut 6:16 as Jesus did; ASK GOD FOR WHAT YOU NEED: Read the New Testament in a year, a chapter a day - 1 John 4

Scripture is the sufficient source for knowing and testing what is true. 1 John 4:1–6 (NIV) Dear friends the spirit of the antichrist, which you have heard is coming and even now is already in the world. 4