SmallTownBibleTeacher's Blog – May 2008 Archive (4)

"The Lord rewarded me according to my righteousness; He repaid me according to the cleanness of my hands".



Let me ask you a question. How clean are your hands? Look at them. If they are like mine, they are probably stained somewhat with guilt, sin, and selfishness- the hallmarks of an imperfect life. Fortunately, Jesus Christ came into the world to wash away our sins completely, that we may stand blameless and spotless before God- the hallmark of a Christian life. Thank goodness my… Continue

" For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother."



When Jesus spoke these words to His disciples, He was sending out a message to all of us- that we could enjoy a very special personal relationship with Him! Since we are all children of God, we are automatically heirs to the kingdom and co-heirs with Jesus. That's one similarity. Also, isn't Christian fellowship like one giant brotherhood anyway? The key here is not just to simply believe in… Continue

"For God so loved the world, He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life."



My word! Who could do a series on the greatest Bible verses ever and not mention John 3:16? I mean, seriously, this verse is the foundation of our faith- the belief that Jesus Christ is indeed God's only son and that he died on a cross for our sins that we might have life everlasting! Not eternal damnation- eternal salvation through Jesus Christ!… Continue

"The spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life."



In my last blog I noted how God was the fundamental creator of all. As you can well infer, you are most certainly included in the mix! If you ever lose your way in life, remember where you came from. The Lord knit you in your mother's womb; he breathed the breath of life into your nostrils. What an awesome feeling to know that the Lord of All Himself hand-crafted you to perfection, regardless if you or the… Continue