Victory in Heaven and on Earth
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Victory in Heaven and on Earth

After the fall of Babylon the Great, victory resounded in heaven and on earth. Three hallelujahs of rejoicing sounded like a great uproar of shouting in heaven. “Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God; because His judgments are true and righteous; for He has judged the great harlot who was corrupting the earth with her immorality, and He has avenged…

The Passion of Christ

The Passion of Christ

On this Good Friday, we celebrate the passion of Christ. Let’s take time to prayerfully ponder what Jesus accomplished for us on the cross. …for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, whom God set forth as a propitiation by His blood, through faith, to demonstrate His…

The Lamb and the 144,000
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The Lamb and the 144,000

The Lamb and the 144,000 “Then I looked, and behold, a Lamb standing on Mount Zion, and with Him one hundred and forty-four thousand, having His Father’s name written on their foreheads.” Revelation 14:1-4NKJV We met the unholy trinity in our last post on Revelation 13 (read HERE). But now we are transitioning back to heaven in Chapter 14. Here the Lamb,…

The Manger Throne
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The Manger Throne

How does the manger in Bethlehem compare with God’s throne room in heaven? In Heaven According to the fourth chapter of Revelation, John glimpsed into heaven’s awesome arena of praise and worship. God Almighty sat on His throne, His appearance like a jasper stone and a sardius. Encircling the throne was a rainbow like an…

The Mighty Angel with the Little Book
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The Mighty Angel with the Little Book

“I saw still another mighty angel coming down from heaven, clothed with a cloud. And a rainbow was on his head, his face was like the sun, and his feet like pillars of fire. He had a little book open in his hand. And he set his right foot on the sea and his left foot on the land, and cried with a loud voice, as when a lion roars.” Revelation…

Celebrating the Feast of Tabernacles
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Celebrating the Feast of Tabernacles

“The Lord said to Moses, ‘Say to the Israelites: “On the fifteenth day of the seventh month the Lord’s Festival of Tabernacles begins, and it lasts for seven days.”‘”  Leviticus 23:33-34 NIV Welcome to the celebration of Sukkot, the Hebrew name for the Feast of Tabernacles or Booths. As the last of the fall feasts, this time climaxes into a joyous…

The Sixth Trumpet or The Second Woe
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The Sixth Trumpet or The Second Woe

 One woe is past. Behold, still two more woes are coming after these things. Revelation 9:12 NKJV The second woe unleashes another terrible judgment on mankind. This one involves a vast demonic force that will kill one-third of earth’s remaining population. How so? An invisible army of two hundred million horsemen will inflict three plagues…

The Seventh Seal: The Sounding of the Trumpet Judgments
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The Seventh Seal: The Sounding of the Trumpet Judgments

“When He opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven for about half an hour.” Revelation 8:1 NKJV Why would God command silence in heaven for thirty minutes? As we saw in earlier chapters, heaven is loud with praise and worship to the Father and Son. During the sixth seal (click HERE to read), we…

An Interlude Before the Seventh Seal Judgment
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An Interlude Before the Seventh Seal Judgment

Just as the audience at a Shakespearian tragedy would welcome a lighter scene to counter heavy drama, so does John after the sixth judgment. An interlude, devoid of judgment, occurs before the seventh seal judgment. “After these things I saw four angels standing at the four corners of the earth, holding the four winds of the…

The Sixth Seal Judgment
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The Sixth Seal Judgment

“I looked when He opened the sixth seal, and behold, there was a great earthquake; and the sun became black as sackcloth of hair, and the moon became like blood.” Revelation 6:12 NKJV The sixth seal judgment opens with severe cosmic disturbances that affect the earth. Following a great earthquake, the sun became black as sackcloth of hair, and the moon…

The Fifth Seal Judgment’s Cry of the Martyrs
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The Fifth Seal Judgment’s Cry of the Martyrs

“When He opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of those who had been slain for the word of God and for the testimony which they held.” Revelation 6:9 NKJV What happens to martyrs who would choose to die instead of renouncing their faith in Christ? The fifth seal judgment shows us a very special…

A Thrill of a Lifetime

A Thrill of a Lifetime

Who wouldn’t be enticed to experience a thrill of a lifetime? That’s how former thrill-seekers described plunging two-and-a-half miles under the Atlantic to view the remains of the ship Titanic. Unfortunately, this enticement for a look at the ghostly grave recently resulted in catastrophe for the five men aboard. The submersible, Titan, was about the…

The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse
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The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse

“’Now learn this parable from the fig tree: When its branch has already become tender and puts forth leaves, you know that summer is near. So you also, when you see all these things, know that it is near—at the doors!’”  Matthew 24:32-33 NKJV What exactly will happen during the Tribulation? A comprehensive study includes passages from several books in both…

The Revelation of Jesus Christ
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The Revelation of Jesus Christ

“The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show to His bond-servants, the things which must soon take place; and He sent and communicated it by His angel to His bond-servant John.” Revelation 1:1 NASB As we prepare to return to our survey of the book of Revelation, let’s begin by remembering Christ’s words to John, which frame the purpose…

He is Risen!
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He is Risen!

He is Risen! I trust your Easter weekend has been a wonderful experience, from Maundy Thursday to Good Friday to Easter Sunday. Hasn’t it been a mixture of emotions? The Garden of Gethsemane We witnessed the dread of Jesus’s coming to terms with His assignment in the Garden of Gethsemane where He shed drops of blood in…

The Passion of Christ
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The Passion of Christ

…for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, whom God set forth as a propitiation by His blood, through faith, to demonstrate His righteousness. Romans 3:23-25a How will you be spending Good Friday this year? My desires today are: On this holy day of Passion week, may…

Despising the Shame
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Despising the Shame

“…looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” Hebrews 12:2 NKJV As Christian believers, we observe the crucifixion of Christ beginning on Maundy Thursday and concluding on Good Friday. This year Passover…

A Survey of Revelation: The Church at Laodicea
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A Survey of Revelation: The Church at Laodicea

“Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me.“ Revelation 3:20 NKJV Welcome to our final destination, Laodicea. Of all the churches, this seventh church possessed a strategic location in regards to commerce and trade. Consequently,…

A Survey of Revelation: The Church at Sardis
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A Survey of Revelation: The Church at Sardis

“See to it, brothers and sisters, that none of you has a sinful, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God. But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called ‘Today,’ so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness.” Hebrews 3:12-13 NIV Welcome to SARDIS Known for its woolen, textile, and…

A Survey of Revelation: The Church at Thyatira
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A Survey of Revelation: The Church at Thyatira

Welcome to Thyatira. Situated thirty-five miles east of Pergamum, it was known for its wool and textile industries, whose trade guilds also doubled as social and religious clubs. Thyatira also means a perfume, a sacrifice of labor. Why did Jesus appear to this church with fiery eyes and burnished feet? Bronze is a symbol of judgment….

A Survey of Revelation: The Church at Pergamum
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A Survey of Revelation: The Church at Pergamum

“For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.” Hebrews 4:12 NIV Today we arrive in ancient Pergamum. Have you heard of it? An island city, it was located about sixty-five miles north of…

A Survey of Revelation: The Church at Smyrna
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A Survey of Revelation: The Church at Smyrna

Welcome to Smyrna, whose congregation suffers perhaps the greatest persecution in all Christianity. As a materially poor church located in a wealthy city, their faithful works performed in the name of the Lord Jesus brings them great tribulation on earth, yet great reward in heaven. First, a little history … Located about thirty-five miles north…

Witnesses to a Divine Birth

Witnesses to a Divine Birth

“In the same region there were some shepherds staying out in the fields and keeping watch over their flock at night. And an angel of the Lord suddenly stood near them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them; and they were terribly frightened.” Luke 2:8-9 NASB The Shepherds The social status of a Jewish shepherd during the time of…

Should Christians Celebrate Halloween?

Should Christians Celebrate Halloween?

“Awake, sleeper, And arise from the dead, And Christ will shine on you.” Ephesians 5:14 NASB Driving through the neighborhood, orange lights shimmer after dark, outlining houses. Snarling ghosts, the size of giants, stand illumined and poised with hands raised and ready to pounce. Thick spider webs shimmer around bare branches of trees, and several black spiders hang…

Feast of Tabernacles

Feast of Tabernacles

“The Lord said to Moses, ‘Say to the Israelites: “On the fifteenth day of the seventh month the Lord’s Festival of Tabernacles begins, and it lasts for seven days.”‘”  Leviticus 23:33-34 NIV Welcome to the celebration of Sukkot, the Hebrew name for the Feast of Tabernacles or Booths. As the last of the fall feasts, this time climaxes into a joyous…

Verses of God’s Blessings

Verses of God’s Blessings

“Yevarekhekha Hashem” Thirteen specific Bible verses communicate the Hebrew phrase above, which means, “God has blessed you.” As we enter into celebration of the three Fall Feasts (Trumpets, Atonement, and Booths), may these sacred words bring divine blessings to your homes, family, and friends. May you receive God’s blessings of generosity, blessings of plenty, and…

Let it Rain

Let it Rain

“It came about at the seventh time, that he said, “’Behold, a cloud as small as a man’s hand is coming up from the sea.’”  1 Kings 18:44 NASB It’s been a sizzling summer in Texas. For months, dry, cracked earth has been begging for a drink. Grass—green last week—broils in the heat, turning yellow. Scorched air…

We Shall Behold Him

We Shall Behold Him

“Whom have I in heaven but You? And there is none upon earth that I desire besides You.” Psalm 73:25 NKJV A tour bus plunged through a dark Missouri night and into the early morning hours on May 11, 2008. Pounding rain and swirling winds from earlier tornadoes swayed the large vehicle transporting eight people. Regardless of the storms, the schedule demanded…

Heaven’s Supreme Court

Heaven’s Supreme Court

“Let the heavens declare His righteousness, For God Himself is Judge.”  Psalm 50:6 NKJV Did you know that there is not only a Supreme Court in the United States, but also one in God’s kingdom? Although few of us will appear in the highest court in Washington D.C., all of us will appear at one of heaven’s supreme courts:…

Happy Independence Day!

Happy Independence Day!

“Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord,    the people he chose for his inheritance.“ Psalm 33:12 NIV What are you thankful for this Fourth of July? Living in this land of freedom is something we no longer take for granted. We have always known that freedom isn’t free–its price is paid in blood. The price was…

In Search of Truth

In Search of Truth

 ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.’ John 14:6 NKJV Before Jesus went to the cross, He prepared His disciples for what would soon happen. He explained that He was going to prepare a place for them in heaven and that He would return for them. When Thomas asked…

Honoring Our Mothers

Honoring Our Mothers

“Honor your father and mother,” which is the first commandment with promise: “that it may be well with you and you may live long on the earth.” Ephesians 6:2-3 NKJV This Mother’s Day is more special than any other because my mother just turned 100 years old in March, and I still have to pinch myself. She…

He is Risen!

He is Risen!

I trust your Easter weekend has been a wonderful experience, from Maundy Thursday to Good Friday to Easter Sunday. Hasn’t it been a mixture of emotions? The Garden of Gethsemane We witnessed the dread of Jesus’s coming to terms with His assignment in the Garden of Gethsemane where He shed drops of blood in fervent prayer. And…

Despising the Shame

Despising the Shame

“…looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” Hebrews 12:2 NKJV As Christian believers, we observe the crucifixion of Christ beginning on Maundy Thursday and concluding on Good Friday. Interestingly, this year…

A Time for Everything

A Time for Everything

“There is an appointed time for everything. And there is a time for every event under heaven—” Ecclesiastes 3:1 NASB Timing is of the utmost importance in our lives. Solomon, the son of King David, outlines examples in Ecclesiastes using parallelism and juxtaposing two contrasting ideas in each line. What does that look like? Let’s examine verses…

You Are Chosen

You Are Chosen

But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. 1 Peter 2:9 NIV We all desire to be chosen. Remember elementary school days when the gym class played team sports? The P.E. teacher would appoint…

The Christmas Star

The Christmas Star

“And there will be signs in the sun, in the moon, and in the stars; ” (Luke 21:25a NKJV) Did you hear that the Christmas star reappeared last year on December 21st?  Saturn and Jupiter once again came together in the night sky to form what is also known as the Bethlehem Star. This sign…

The Birth of Hope

The Birth of Hope

Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart, All you who hope in the Lord. Psalm 31:24 NKJV Christmas Day may only last 24 hours, but its message of hope to the world rings strong and true 365 days a year. Let’s enjoy a post that brings HOPE to the forefront during this Christmas season. Do…

The Sixth Trumpet

The Sixth Trumpet

 One woe is past. Behold, still two more woes are coming after these things. Revelation 9:12 NKJV Great interest abounds on the subject of Bible prophecy, especially concerning where we may be on the timeline of the seal, trumpet, and bowl judgments. In my studies I have come across some amazing discoveries that may support…

The Passion of Christ

The Passion of Christ

…for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, whom God set forth as a propitiation by His blood, through faith, to demonstrate His righteousness… Romans 3:23-25a NKJV How will you be spending Good Friday this year? My desires today are: On this holy day of Passion week,…

Walking on the Water
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Walking on the Water

This year has shaken the world to its core. I’m more than ready to return to normal life. How about you? Has your life changed? Regardless of what you may have lost, there is a lighthouse of hope and faith shining in the distance. We may be uncertain about our future, but we can be certain of WHO holds our future. Jesus. He will always be our answer to whatever we face along life’s road.

The Fruit of the Spirit Study Week 41: Conclusion
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The Fruit of the Spirit Study Week 41: Conclusion

Welcome to the final chapter of our year-long study. What a wonderful time we’ve had studying God’s Word together! It’s been my honor to host you here and also on the Heart”wings” Ministry Facebook Page. Let’s take one last look at what we’ve learned this year about growing in the Fruit of the Spirit. “But the…

The Fruit of the Spirit Study Week 40: Self-Control
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The Fruit of the Spirit Study Week 40: Self-Control

Welcome to our study on the last Fruit of the Spirit: SELF-CONTROL. Just because self-control is last doesn’t make it least important. On the contrary, it is the strongest one, holding the other eight fruits in place. Without the discipline of self-control, the other fruits of the Spirit would spiral wildly out of control. Let’s…

The Fruit of the Spirit Study Week 39: Gentleness
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The Fruit of the Spirit Study Week 39: Gentleness

Welcome to the second part of our study on GENTLENESS. This week we’ll look at James’s teaching as he defines meekness in greater detail. We’ll conclude with examples of strength founded in humble meekness that we can model from the lives of Moses and our Lord Jesus. “Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord,…

The Fruit of the Spirit Study Week 38: Gentleness
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The Fruit of the Spirit Study Week 38: Gentleness

Welcome to our final month of study. During the next two weeks, we’ll define GENTLENESS and examine what meekness looks like through Scriptural examples. Our goal is to understand how to do our part so God can grow seeds of gentleness in our hearts and lives. “Blessed are the meek,For they shall inherit the earth.” Matthew 5:5 NKJV Psalm…

The Fruit of the Spirit Study Week 37: Faithfulness
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The Fruit of the Spirit Study Week 37: Faithfulness

Welcome to our fourth study about FAITHFULNESS. This week will wrap up our study on this fruit of the Spirit. Let’s examine God’s faithfulness by continuing to look at the last four covenants. There is one that is very special to us Christians–do you know which one? “But this is the covenant that I will make with…

The Fruit of the Spirit Study Week 36: Faithfulness
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The Fruit of the Spirit Study Week 36: Faithfulness

Welcome to our third study on faithfulness. This week we’ll explore how God shows His faithfulness to us and how we experience it in our personal lives. Just as in a marriage ceremony, God makes a covenant to be a faithful husband to us. Let’s relish every moment with this covenant-keeping God who never breaks…

The Fruit of the Spirit Study Week 35: Faithfulness
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The Fruit of the Spirit Study Week 35: Faithfulness

Welcome back to our second study on faithfulness. This week we’ll be focusing on how faith comes alive through works. Although works alone don’t save us, they are important in relation to our faith. Let’s explore this important teaching by studying what James tells us in the New Testament. “For as the body without the…

The Fruit of the Spirit Study Week 34: Faithfulness
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The Fruit of the Spirit Study Week 34: Faithfulness

Welcome to October’s first study on FAITHFULNESS. This week we’ll more fully understand what faith is and how it operates in our lives. The Apostle Paul explains it by giving examples from the beginning of creation to Old Testament heroes. Let’s discover how God is faithful to us and how we can become more faithful…

The Fruit of the Spirit Study Week 32: Goodness
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The Fruit of the Spirit Study Week 32: Goodness

Welcome to our third study about GOODNESS. When Jesus walked the earth, His life fully reflected His Father’s perfect goodness. This week we’ll look at some of the stories focusing on Jesus’s words and actions from the New Testament. Pull up a chair and let’s get started! “Then Jesus went about all the cities and…

The Fruit of the Spirit Study week 30: Goodness
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The Fruit of the Spirit Study week 30: Goodness

Welcome to our September study about GOODNESS. Let’s begin by grasping the meaning of this attribute of God. Isn’t it amazing that God grants us His goodness as one of the fruits of the Spirit? God’s goodness is a vast concept that blesses us richly. “Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good!For His mercy endures forever.” Psalm 118:1…

The Fruit of the Spirit Study Week 29: Kindness
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The Fruit of the Spirit Study Week 29: Kindness

Welcome to our last week of study on the fruit of KINDNESS. We will conclude the month of August with the story of Ruth and Boaz. Not only is it a romance, but it’s also a redemption story of God’s salvation for mankind. “But Ruth said: ‘Entreat me not to leave you,Or to turn back from following…

The Fruit of the Spirit Study Week 28: Kindness
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The Fruit of the Spirit Study Week 28: Kindness

Welcome to our third study about KINDNESS. This week we’ll be looking at King David who, out of love for his dear friend Jonathan, extended kindness to Jonathan’s crippled son. Woven into this story is also the salvation message. “So David said to him, ‘Do not fear, for I will surely show you kindness for…

The Fruit of the Spirit Study Week 27: Kindness
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The Fruit of the Spirit Study Week 27: Kindness

Welcome to our second study about KINDNESS. This week we’ll be reading about the Good Samaritan who showed kindness to a man, beaten and robbed, as he traveled down the road. We’ll also discover some deeper meanings of this parable and how it relates to our lives today. “ ‘You shall love the Lord your God with all…

The Fruit of the Spirit Study Week 26: Kindness
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The Fruit of the Spirit Study Week 26: Kindness

Welcome to August! This month we will resume our study on the Fruit of the Spirit, continuing with KINDNESS. This week we’ll read about the kindness Jesus showed to the Samaritan woman at the well. Isn’t it wonderful how the Lord shows us, the undeserving, the same compassion? “Jesus answered and said to her, ‘Whoever drinks…

The Fruit of the Spirit Study Summer Review: LOVE
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The Fruit of the Spirit Study Summer Review: LOVE

Welcome to our final summer review lesson. This week we’ll review the theme of salvation, which is the ultimate gift of LOVE from God. Let’s travel back to the night when Nicodemus secretly visited Jesus to ask Him questions about how to be born again. “For God so loved the world that He gave His…

The Fruit of the Spirit Study Summer Review: PATIENCE
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The Fruit of the Spirit Study Summer Review: PATIENCE

Welcome to our fourth summer review! This week we’ll study about finding God’s patience. Today’s culture encourages prompt satisfaction of our needs and wants without any wait, so we’re out of practice when it comes to patience. Let’s explore Scripture and find the blessings that will be ours by planting and nurturing this important fruit…

The Fruit of the Spirit Study Summer Review: PEACE
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The Fruit of the Spirit Study Summer Review: PEACE

Welcome to our summer review about finding God’s peace. This week we’ll be exploring how to experience peace in our relationships with people. We’ll begin by looking at Moses and how he dealt with his huge assignment of leading the Israelites to the Promised Land–a 40-day journey that took an exhausting forty years. “When a…

The Fruit of the Spirit Study Summer Review: JOY
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The Fruit of the Spirit Study Summer Review: JOY

Welcome to Week 10 where we’ve been studying the second Fruit of the Spirit, JOY. Last week we explored how JOY comes through trials in our lives. It’s a paradox for something so wonderful to come out of difficulty or suffering. (Click HERE to read Week 9) Where does JOY originate? Deep in our salvation,…

The Fruit of the Spirit Study Week 25: Waiting on the Lord
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The Fruit of the Spirit Study Week 25: Waiting on the Lord

Welcome to our last week of study about patience. This week we’ll study how to be patient as we wait on the Lord. Waiting is proactive. We should be busy in the Lord’s service and fervent prayer, not only for ourselves but for others in similar circumstances. “But those who wait on the LordShall renew their strength;They shall mount…

The Fruit of the Spirit Study Week 24: Sowing Patience
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The Fruit of the Spirit Study Week 24: Sowing Patience

Welcome to our third lesson of study about patience. How do we prepare the soil of our hearts to plant and grow a mature crop of this fruit? Let’s learn from Jesus’s parable of the sower and the seed. “But the ones that fell on the good ground are those who, having heard the word with a…

The Fruit of the Spirit Study Week 23: The Patience of Job
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The Fruit of the Spirit Study Week 23: The Patience of Job

Welcome to our second lesson of study about patience. This week we’re focusing on the Book of Job. Of all stories involving patience shown through the worst trials imaginable, this man’s story takes first place. Let’s learn from his experience and apply that wisdom to our lives. “Indeed we count them blessed who endure. You have heard…

The Fruit of the Spirit Study Week 22: Patience
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The Fruit of the Spirit Study Week 22: Patience

What are you waiting on today? Whether it’s about finances, relationships, education, health, or something else—allow God to enlarge your faith. As you wait, you’ll be growing branches of patience inside your spirit. After all, “Let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing” (James 1:4 NKJV).

The Fruit of the Spirit Study Week 21: Peace in Conflicts
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The Fruit of the Spirit Study Week 21: Peace in Conflicts

Welcome to our final week of study about growing in peace. This week we’ll look at how to find peace in the midst of conflicts. “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your…

The Fruit of the Spirit Study Week 20: Sabbath Peace
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The Fruit of the Spirit Study Week 20: Sabbath Peace

Welcome to our third week of study about finding peace. This week we’ll look at the Sabbath and how keeping it produces amazing peace in our lives. “Then God blessed the seventh day and sanctified it, because in it He rested from all His work which God had created and made” (Genesis 2:3 NKJV). Genesis 1-2:3,…

The Fruit of the Spirit Bible Study Week 19: Peace
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The Fruit of the Spirit Bible Study Week 19: Peace

Welcome to our second study about finding God’s peace. This week we’ll be exploring how to experience peace in our relationships with people. We’ll begin by looking at Moses and how he dealt with his huge assignment of leading the Israelites to the Promised Land–a 40-day journey that took forty years. “When a man’s ways…

The Fruit of the Spirit Study Week 12
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The Fruit of the Spirit Study Week 12

Welcome to Week 12 of the “Front Porch” Bible Study Series. In this last post of our study on JOY, we’ll look at one of the most amazing miracles of all: resurrection. When Jesus rose from the grave on the third day, His resurrection sealed our privilege of spending eternity with Him in God’s kingdom. Is there any greater JOY? Today we’ll read about the story of Lazarus’s resurrection.