The Prayers of the Bible 3 – Ephesians 3:14-21
The follower of Jesus Christ finds prayer to be as necessary as air. Prayer is half of spiritual breathing. Spiritual breathing is breathing in the
The follower of Jesus Christ finds prayer to be as necessary as air. Prayer is half of spiritual breathing. Spiritual breathing is breathing in the
The Bible is a great book. It is the greatest book of all time. It is so because it is the word of God. It
Prayer is a wonderful blessing beyond imagination. The mighty God, who is the creator of the vast universe, allows his tiny creatures to speak to
Adversity finds its way into every life in some form, but when it comes with crushing devastation it seems too hard to bear. How does
It was a hot day with very little shade to escape the oppressive heat. John was sitting with some of his disciples in a narrow
We all know what it feels like to be hungry. It’s not a good feeling, but we all know how to remedy it: eat some
One of the important features of good Bible reading is noticing the small things in the text. There are a plethora of small, seemingly insignificant
In the early days of the year in which we find ourselves, many people are focused on Bible reading. They are just beginning the initial
The beginning of a new year is traditionally the time people think about resolutions, turning over new leafs, or setting goals. All of that is
Nazareth was a small rural village in the hill country of lower Galilee overlooking the great Plain of Esdraelon to the South. The expansive Plain
The night was crisp and cool, but the sky was clear and dotted with a million points of light. The shepherds were in the high
The months of silence had undoubtedly given Zechariah time to think. It was time to think about the angel’s words, his own life, and what
We have come to the last article in the series on the Gospel of John. In previous articles, we noticed the unique features of the
It had been a long and difficult journey to the holy city of Jerusalem. The travelers were pensive the last few days, anticipating the encounter
The more one reads and thinks about the Gospel of John the more one loves and learns from the Gospel of John. The book seems
Some people know just what to do, even when there is little time to think about it. Somehow, the right course of action comes instantly
The Gospel of John, like Matthew, Mark, and Luke, chronicles the story of the birth, life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Jesus is the
College basketball is a great and exciting sport. Many people follow it with a fervor bordering lunacy. March Madness is a rite of passage for
Most words have a range of meanings. They can express very different meanings when used in different ways. Take, for example, the word trunk. This
The Church of Jesus Christ is richly blessed to have four divine perspectives on the life and mission of Jesus. Having these perspectives is like
Sufferers often feel lonely. If the suffering is especially difficult, they may feel as though no one really understands, that no one is walking with
This is the second article of six on the Gospel of John. In the first, we looked at an overview of the whole gospel to
Suffering, like many other things, comes in all kinds of shapes and sizes. Suffering can be relatively light, like the daily frustration we all face.
For many believers in Jesus Christ, the Gospel of John is their favorite of the four gospels we find in the New Testament. But even
The problem of suffering is one of the biggest human problems people face. We struggle with the problem both intellectually and emotionally. Suffering is a
I was on a two-day backpacking trip with some friends many years ago. We hiked in one full day, made camp, and hiked out the
We all know what it feels like to suffer. Suffering leaves no one unscathed in this life. Those who suffer most know more deeply that
“Now abide faith, hope and love, these three, but the greatest of these is love.” (1 Corinthians 13:13) Viktor Frankl was a WWII Holocaust survivor,
Nobody likes to suffer, but the reality is that we all experience suffering at times in our lives. When suffering does come, two questions slap
When people read their Bibles, they do not automatically gravitate to the Minor Prophets. Most people either skim over these books or avoid them. There
Life is a gift. Life is a precious gift from God. Everybody gets this precious gift, but what matters with this gift is how we
I think it’s safe to say that people long for contentment. But contentment can be hard to find. People often struggle with being content in
“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” (Psalm 119:105) Sometimes, life feels like walking in the dark. Have
Babies have a ferocious appetite. They must, after all, in the first few years of life they grow from little babies to roaming engines of curiosity. Then,
And we know that for those loving God all things work together for good, to those called according to his purpose.” (Romans 8:28) Romans 8:28
“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able
“ Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and it will be opened to you. For everyone who
Every shepherd loves his sheepdog. They make a great team. Sheepdogs are hard-working animals and are indispensable to the shepherd’s livelihood, as well as being a good friend to
Some individuals seem to know a lot of people. They have a gift for making friends. It’s a great gift to have if the friendships
Benjamin Franklin famously, and humorously, said, “Nothing is certain but death and taxes.” Another saying, playing off the Franklin quip, said, “Only three things in
Change is usually a very difficult thing for people to do. We think about change. We see the need for change. But we find it
Friendship is a beautiful thing. People who have true friends are greatly blessed. A good friend is hard to find, and maintaining the friendship over
“On the way to Jerusalem, he was passing along between Samaria and Galilee. And as he entered a village, he was met by ten lepers,
“They said to each other, “Did not our hearts burn within us while he talked to us on the road, as he opened to us
“Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes
I’ve never heard anyone say that the book of Obadiah is their favorite book in the Bible. I don’t expect ever to hear anyone say
“Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” (Psalm 46:10) Psalm
We all long for joy. It is something we all need because God designed us that way. But sometimes, even often, joy can be difficult
“But, as it is written, “What no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man imagined, what God has prepared for those
If you missed the previous posts, you may read them at the following links: The Book of Exodus – Part One, The Book of Exodus
There are two things I believe about basic human desire. I believe that all people want to be happy. And I believe that all people
If you missed the previous post, you may read it here: The Book of Exodus – Part One Followers of Jesus Christ must read the
Fear, worry, and anxiety can grip the heart of anyone in certain circumstances. But there are some people who face these negative emotions on an
The Book of Exodus – Part One I think it’s a great insight for many people, an ah-ha moment when they realize that
The experience of many people who read their Bibles is that they find reading the prophetic books of the Bible especially hard to read and
Dealing with adversity can be one of the biggest challenges we all face. Suffering happens to us all. We want to avoid it, but it
Ruth – Part 1 , Ruth – Part 2 , Ruth – Part 3 The fourth episode of the book of Ruth (chapter four) brings
Today is July 4th, a national celebration. It is the celebration of our nation’s founding. It is our nation’s birthday. On July 4th, 1776, the
“Shout for joy all the earth! Serve the Lord with Gladness! Come into his presence with joyful singing! Know that the Lord, He is God!
The book of Ruth is a powerful story of brokenness and redemption. It is a lens through which we can see the whole biblical story.
Think back on a time in your life when you were struggling. Maybe it was due to health problems, some financial struggle, or even a
Ruth – Part 1 , Ruth – Part 3 , Ruth – Part 4 In his book, The Four Loves, C.S. Lewis talks about two
All Christians pray. All Christians want to pray better. But the question is, how do we accomplish this worthy goal? Some believers want it so
The book of Ruth is a beautiful and moving story of fear, pain, sorrow, loyalty, and love. It speaks powerfully of God’s redemptive love in
There is a difference between having a prayer life and living a praying life. Many of the biblical saints and many of the saints throughout
One of the many amazing things God has done for us is that he has given us a book. That book is the Bible. Books
The writings of John the Apostle (The Gospel of John, 1,2,3 John and Revelation) are, on the one hand, simple in vocabulary, but on the
Jesus was the greatest teacher the world has ever known. His teaching amazed vast crowds. But more than being dynamic and charismatic, Jesus’ teaching was
A promise is like a cool breeze on a hot day. We joyfully welcome it, but are cautiously concerned it will not deliver what we
Reading the Bible is a great thing. People should consider reading their Bibles more than they do. But there are many ways to approach the
Most people like to feel self-sufficient. We don’t want a lot of help from other people unless we really need it. We want to believe
The book of Hosea tells the story of the heart wrenching experience of Hosea the prophet. Hosea was called by God to marry an unfaithful
One of the truly amazing things about God is that God is a promise making and a promise keeping God. God literally makes hundreds of
Ezekiel is a strange and wonderful book. Its writer loved God and loved God’s people. That is evident throughout the entire book. Ezekiel lived and
Everybody wants to be blessed. We all desire that blessings flow into our lives. And in fact we are all very blessed. If we pause
The book of Chronicles (1 and 2 Chronicles are one book) may be one of the least read books in the Bible, but its story
Purpose is a powerful thing. We all want to think out lives have purpose. The best way to have a sense of purpose is to
The book of Hebrews is unique among New Testament (NT) books in the way it interacts with the Old Testament (OT). All NT books interact
Recently I’ve had an abundance of circumstances that had the high potential to rob me of my joy. We all face these kinds of circumstances,
Grace is a beautiful word, especially for those touched by it. I suppose there is a word for grace in most every language, but grace
When facing adversity people often ask the question, “Where is God in all this?” It’s a natural question but one, I think, that is not
It is no secret that I am a big advocate of Bible reading. If you believe, really believe that the Bible is the word of
One often hears that the God of the Old Testament is angry and cruel, while the God of the New Testament is loving and kind.
In the C. S. Lewis Chronicles of Narnia book, The Voyage of the “Dawn Treader” the naughty boy Eustace took on the form of a
The Bible is filled with so many stories. Most of us are familiar with many of the stories, but maybe we’re a little confused about
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