In Chapter 3 of “Be Complete,” Warren Wiersbe focuses on the importance of spiritual intelligence, practical obedience, and moral excellence in the Christian life. These three qualities are essential for believers as they seek to grow in their relationship with God and to become more like Jesus Christ. One of the key themes in this…
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Who is this King? – Part 1
“Here is my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen one in whom I delight; I will put my Spirit on him, and he will bring justice to the nations. He will not shout or cry out, or raise his voice in the streets. A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he…
When To Run Away
“Very truly I tell you Pharisees, anyone who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate, but climbs in by some other way, is a thief and a robber. The one who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his voice. He…
If Faith Really Works…
People often refer to Hebrews 11 as the “Hall of Faith”. It details various people who placed their faith in the living God. We may expect things to end well for each of them. Contrary to our temporal perspective, some of these people do not get to ride off into the sunset at the visible…
Taking The Creator Seriously
You have not come to a mountain that can be touched and that is burning with fire; to darkness, gloom and storm; to a trumpet blast or to such a voice speaking words that those who heard it begged that no further word be spoken to them, because they could not bear what was commanded: “If even an animal…
The Work God Wants From You
The next day the crowd that had stayed on the far shore saw that the disciples had taken the only boat, and they realized Jesus had not gone with them. Several boats from Tiberias landed near the place where the Lord had blessed the bread and the people had eaten. So when the crowd saw that neither…
An Identity Argument
Jesus said to the people who believed in him, “You are truly my disciples if you remain faithful to my teachings. And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” “But we are descendants of Abraham,” they said. “We have never been slaves to anyone. What do you mean, ‘You will be set…
Upon This Rock
When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” “But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?” Simon Peter…
Why You So Salty?
There are many voices out there today either telling us who we are or telling us to define ourselves. Consider today this metaphor that Jesus uses to define the person of God. “You are the salt of the earth. But what good is salt if it has lost its flavor? Can you make it salty…
Righteousness and Purpose
“Don’t misunderstand why I have come. I did not come to abolish the law of Moses or the writings of the prophets. No, I came to accomplish their purpose. I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth disappear, not even the smallest detail of God’s law will disappear until its purpose is achieved. So…
Food for Thought 