“After we were brought safely through, we then learned that the island was called Malta.” (Acts 28:1 ESV). Luke recorded how the ship carrying Paul and his companions had run aground and broken apart in a storm. By God’s providence, all 276 passengers were brought safely to shore. Once ashore, they discovered they had landed
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THE PROMISE OF CHRIST’S PRESENCE
“And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age” (Matthew 28:20 ESV). Every believer should know the Great Commission, which is Christ’s command to make disciples of all nations. But let us not forget that the Lord’s command ends with a promise: “I am with you always.” He promises to “never
DESIGNED FOR GLORY AND BEAUTY
“And you shall make holy garments for Aaron your brother, for glory and for beauty” (Exodus 28:2 ESV). Today’s Old Testament reading from the One Year Bible’s assignment from the book of Exodus, continues the description of the Tabernacle’s design, furnishings, and now the design of the priestly garments. It is very detailed. For the
JACOB’S LADDER IS JESUS!
“And he dreamed, and behold, there was a ladder set up on the earth, and the top of it reached to heaven. And behold, the angels of God were ascending and descending on it!” (Genesis 28:12 ESV). On Jacob’s trip to Haran to find a wife, he had a vision from the Lord. As he
CONCEAL OR CONFESS?
“Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy” (Proverbs 28:13 ESV). The first impulse of sinful humanity, as displayed in Adam and Eve, is the desire to conceal sin. For after they transgressed God’s command and ate of the forbidden fruit, they immediately sought to hide
CHRIST, OUR PRECIOUS CORNERSTONE
“Behold, I am the one who has laid as a foundation in Zion, a stone, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone, of a sure foundation: ‘Whoever believes will not be in haste.’” (Isaiah 28:16 ESV). The Lord spoke through Isaiah of a “precious cornerstone” that He would lay in Zion (“Jerusalem”). This stone would have
THREE PRINCIPLES AND A PROMISE
‘Then David said to Solomon his son, “Be strong and courageous and do it. Do not be afraid and do not be dismayed, for the Lord God, even my God, is with you. He will not leave you or forsake you, until all the work for the service of the house of the Lord is
WHEN GOD USES DIFFICULT CIRCUMSTANCES FOR GOOD
“He lived there two whole years at his own expense, and welcomed all who came to him, proclaiming the kingdom of God and teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ with all boldness and without hindrance” (Acts 28:30-31 ESV). What Satan meant for evil, God used for good. The Jewish leaders that brought charges against Paul
Making Disciples Together
Jesus has given us a Great Commission to be and make disciples together! Yet, we often neglect this command. You can decide to be a disciple of Jesus and to obey His command to come together and make disciples.
In the gospel of Matthew, the resurrected Jesus commanded his followers to go and make disciples of all nations. We call this the Great Commission. This commission was given to all of His disciples together, which is another way of saying He commissioned the Church. We can obey Christ’s commission to the Church by making disciples together.
SOMETHING WE CAN BE SURE OF
“Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age” (Matthew 28:20 NLT). Every believer should know the Great Commission, which is Christ’s command to make disciples of all nations. But let us not forget