Faith, Family and Food
Today we get into the first half of the very last chapter of 1 Thessalonians (can be read in its entirety here). This chapter continues with a similar theme of what we saw Paul mention at the very end of chapter 4. The Thessalonians expressed concern about believers who died before Jesus returned (4:13-18). From... Continue Reading →
In the previous passage of 1 Corinthians, Paul talked about spiritual gifts, which was an issue of contention in the Corinthian Church. Paul talked about the importance of spiritual gifts but emphasised about keeping in mind their true purpose, which was not self-glorification but rather to build the Church and to bring Glory to God.... Continue Reading →
1 Corinthians 9 (can be read in its entirety here) is a chapter focused on the concept of Christian liberty and the responsibility that accompanies it. Paul uses his own apostolic rights and ministry as an example. He speaks on things that he has forgone as an apostle that he has the rights and freedom to. Paul... Continue Reading →
1 Corinthians 8 discusses the issue of eating food sacrificed to idols. This is a continuation of the questions that the Corinthians church asked Paul. This chapter touches upon exercising the freedom as a believer balanced with conscience and consideration for fellow believers. 1 Corinthians 8 can be read in its entirety here The people... Continue Reading →
Psalm 103:11-14 "For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his love for those who fear him; 12 as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us. 13 As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him; 14 for he... Continue Reading →
In the previous section of Galatians, Paul had written about the fruit evidenced in a person’s life that embodies living led by the Spirit. The Fruit of the Spirit is often most clearly demonstrated in how we relate to those around us. In this passage, Paul describes how we should relate to those within the... Continue Reading →
Photo by Thijs van der Weide Last week I wrote about ‘The fruit of the Spirit’. Continuing on in that same vein, today we look at Love. Jesus said in Mark 12:29-31 that the two greatest commandments were to “Love God with all your heart, mind, soul and strength and the second is to love... Continue Reading →
John 13:15 “I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you.” It was just before the Passover feast. Jesus and his disciples were in the upper room for what was the last supper. Although the disciples did not know what was about to happen, Jesus did. What did... Continue Reading →
Proverbs 3:3-4 “Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck,write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will win favour and a good name in the sight of God and man.” These two verses were kind of stuck with me for a few days, they are such beautiful verses with a... Continue Reading →
This post is a continuation of the parable of the lost son, the first part of the parable can be found here. Today we will dig deeper into the father's and brother's response to the return of the prodigal son. The Heart of the father (Luke 15: 20-24) Verse 20 says "while the son was... Continue Reading →
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