Old Testament Provisions for the Needy The work of the deacon was well established in the Old Testament administration. God’s people are unlike those who are outside the household of faith, the Lord God dwells1 with his people. The Lord God...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Special Office Functions Special officers are appointed and charged with various responsibilities that were established by the Lord in the Old Testament administration. The various roles of office were carried forward under the New Testament...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Few Christians step back to carefully consider the nature of the church of Jesus Christ. To be clear, I’m not making reference to a particular organized church by that name but rather to the whole body of which Jesus is the head. In previous...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths. Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the Lord and depart from evil. It will be health to your flesh,...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
"He who spares his rod hates his son, but he who loves him disciplines him promptly." Proverbs 13:24 As Christian parents are called to love, train, and discipline their children, and children are called to honor and submit to their parents'...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
"Correct your son, and he will give you rest; Yes, he will give delight to your soul." Proverbs 29:17 Christian parents have the duty and responsibility to discipline their children, in accordance with God's Word. It's imperative that parents...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
FROM THE PASTOR'S PEN "Children, obey your parents in all things, for this is well pleasing to the Lord." Colossians 3:20 As we continue in our series on the duties and responsibilities children have to their parents, obedience is an...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
"My son, keep your father’s command, and do not forsake the law of your mother. Bind them continually upon your heart; Tie them around your neck. When you roam, they will lead you; When you sleep, they will keep you; And when you awake, they...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
"Offer to God thanksgiving, and pay your vows to the Most High. Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall glorify Me.” Psalm 50:14-15 Prayer being an active, daily, even often every day part of the life...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
"Oh, continue Your lovingkindness to those who know You, and Your righteousness to the upright in heart. Let not the foot of pride come against me, and let not the hand of the wicked drive me away. There the workers of iniquity have fallen; They...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
