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Focus Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25 The world is in peril and will continue to be so in some form or shape until the return of Christ. Jesus did not die for a homogenous church, but rather his people are comprised of every nation, tribe and tongue (Rev 7:9-10). The church is a reconstituted chosen remnant of … Read more
Focus Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 The Bible includes two letters that Paul writes to the church of Thessalonians. These were some of his earliest letters (along with Galatians) that he penned. The community of faith in Thessalonica was primarily composed of Gentile believers. Paul (while residing in Corinth) sends his fellow worker Timothy to visit … Read more
Focus Scripture: Mark 4:33-41 This passage of scripture records events of Jesus and the disciples boat trip across the Sea of Galilee. At evening time, they made the decision to depart from the crowd that had gathered to listen to Jesus teaching throughout the day. They enter their boat and begin their journey to … Read more
Focus Scripture: Zechariah 7:9-10 A believer imitates their Lord, Jesus Christ, in thoughts, and actions. We should be known for our compassion and forgiveness in our relationships with one another (Gal 6:10), as well as towards nonbelievers. This is found to be difficult, because of our daily battles with our sinful nature and secularized … Read more
Focus Scripture: Romans 15:1-7 We live a culture full of division and discord that masquerades around as two opposing social ideologies known as tolerance and nationalism. The church has been greatly impacted by believers who have allowed such worldliness to invade our hearts. If we (the church) are to walk in a biblical unity, … Read more
Focus Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13 In the opening of Matthew 24, the disciples asked Jesus to describe the signs of the end of the age that would mark his imminent return. In the book “Acts of the Apostles”, prior to his ascension back to Heaven, he exhorts them not to focus on timing concerning establishment of … Read more
Focus Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10 One of my favorite passages among the Paul’s letters is his letter to the churches in Ephesus. I became a Christian at 33 years old and can recall my hopeless life prior to coming to know Jesus. I love this focus text because Paul summarily describes the impoverished spiritual condition … Read more
Focus Scripture: 2 Cor 12:1-10 Paul was one of the greatest Apostles to ever live. God used him in mighty ways as he labored by the grace of God in establishing of the early church throughout Asia Minor to Rome. He was also is responsible for two-thirds of our New Testament writings that establishes … Read more
Focus Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34 In the midst of today’s pandemic crisis, there is much to be anxious about. The news media does little to help. They tend to be purveyors and propagators of bad news and rumors. This produces fear in the hearts and mind of a person that intensifies apprehensions. With much going … Read more
Focus Scripture: Matthew 7:7-8 Prayer is one of the most difficult spiritual disciplines for a christian to remain consistent in our daily lives. We often find it easier to volunteer in ministry. Why? Primarily, because we can “see” the effort and fruit that our hands have labored in. Prayer is different. When we enter … Read more