Today as we dig deeper into the Gospel of Luke, you will learn how to have integrity in the ordinary things. John the Baptist had a purpose, a life calling and a message to the individuals in his culture where he lived. Digging Deeper: Luke 3 Key Verses: Luke 3:10-14 The Backdrop The setting in history for this chapter is during the Roman Empire when Tiberius Caesar had been in
You are free in Christ and no longer confined to rules and regulations found in the Law of Moses. Most of us today are not held by dietary laws, nor bound by ritualistic repetitions but are freed to worship God in Spirit and truth. Jesus came as a baby who was to grow up and die for your sins so repeatable sacrifices no longer had to be made. The law
Jesus’ birth is still glorious news even though He was born over 2000 years ago. Our salvation message begins when God sent His only Son to earth to be born as a Baby, the Christ Child. (John 3:16) Digging Deeper: Luke 2:1-21 Key Verse: So it was, when the angels had gone away from them into heaven, that the shepherds said to one another, “Let us now go to Bethlehem and see
Praiseful living takes faith. Today we are going to look at another passage in the Gospel of Luke where I will show you 5 keys to unlock your spirit to praise God. Digging Deeper: Luke 1:39-80 Key Verses: Luke 1:46-47 “My soul magnifies the Lord, And my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior.” When it comes to praising God, my spirit is all locked up within me and I
Discouragement can be a debilitating experience. Have you ever been discouraged? Have you ever sunk so deep into despair that you began to question God? Some women will withdraw from their friends or even go so far as to skip out on church or the ladies Bible study she goes to each week. We are all different and respond to similar situations in various ways. Maybe you know someone who has
Mary knew she was unqualified instead of equipped but simply laid her life down for God to use in any way He chose. You can too! Digging Deeper: Luke 1:26-38 Key Verse: Luke 1:38a Then Mary said, “Behold the maidservant of the Lord! Let it be to me according to your word.” Mary knew she was unqualified and inadequate as she stood listening to the angel. Gabriel was giving her an
Have you been reading your Bible yet not taking the time to fully connect with your Savior? Today I want you to be equipped and prepared for your day by standing in God’s presence as you read through the Gospel of Luke. I started the Gospel of Luke this morning and found myself identifying with Zachariah as he came into the Holy of Holies to burn incense. He didn’t do
I have been Bible journaling for years and finally thought that I would share my Beginner’s Guide to Your Bible Journal so you can get started in this adventure. First off, there is no right way or wrong way to do a Bible journal. For years I have used either a spiral notebook or a 3-ring binder to contain my journaling. You might even type your notes into Word or
Being like Christ isn’t something that I naturally seek. Sometimes I totally stick my toes down into the sand and resist the waves trying to topple me over. God’s desire is for me is to be totally like Him, it is for my good but how often I can have the same toes-down-in-the-sand kind of reaction! Do you sit in church listening to the message week after week without responding
Living in humble dependence on God is so important when we consider how suddenly life can end. All you have to do is scan through the obituaries and you will find that not everyone is elderly when they pass away. Being ready is the only thing in life that counts! Life can end at any moment or extend into our 90’s. Each moment we are given breath is a breath of
