Malachi 1.1-5, LOVED THE ORACLE OF THE WORD OF THE LORD: Malachi, among many things, is a book of rebuke and correction. There is much grace offered, but additionally, that grace is meant to produce repentance. As you prepare to study through this book it is important to understand the different ways you can respond [...]
Archive for April, 2010
HAPPINESS: “ENJOY THE BLESSING! REVEL IN THE GOODNESS” (Part 10)
Psalm 128 (ESV) 1 Blessed is everyone who fears the LORD, who walks in his ways! 2You shall eat the fruit of the labor of your hands; you shall be blessed, and it shall be well with you. 3Your wife will be like a fruitful vine within your house; your children will be like olive [...]
Fasting And Feasting And The Book of Malachi
Fasting And Feasting As I was preparing for Malachi I sensed something that as a church will be unique for us, a corporate fast. My hope is that as a church we will see individuals, by God’s grace, fast throughout the entire 7-week series. In other words, that at least one individual will fast every [...]
WORK: “IF GOD DOESN’T BUILD THE HOUSE” (Part 9)
Psalm 127 (ESV) 1Unless the LORD builds the house, those who build it labor in vain. Unless the LORD watches over the city, the watchman stays awake in vain. 2It is in vain that you rise up early and go late to rest, eating the bread of anxious toil; for he gives to his beloved [...]
JOY: “WE LAUGHED, WE SANG” (Part 8)
Psalm 126 (ESV) 1When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dream. 2Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with shouts of joy; then they said among the nations, “The LORD has done great things for them.” 3The LORD has done great things for us; we are [...]
Seven Characteristics of Highly Evangelistic Christians
Thom Rainer (the president of Lifeway Christian Resources) just posted seven characteristics of evangelistic Christians. His list is clear and helpful. He reminds us that evangelism is about people pursuing people for the Glory of God with the Gospel of Christ. Some of the characteristics might fit you, some may not, but by God’s grace [...]
SECURITY: “GOD ENCIRCLES HIS PEOPLE” (Part 7)
Psalm 125 (ESV) 1Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion, which cannot be moved, but abides forever. 2As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the LORD surrounds his people, from this time forth and forevermore. 3For the scepter of wickedness shall not rest on the land allotted to the righteous, lest the righteous [...]