Scripture Notes on 1 Peter 4 Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice insofar as you share Christ’s sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when His glory …
TOPICS: 1 Peter 4, faithfulness, glory, reward, suffering, trial
Scripture Notes on 1 Peter 3 But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled… (1 Peter 3:14) The reality of suffering is one that many people don’t like to deal with. Even many Christians, uncomfortable trying to …
TOPICS: 1 Peter 3, blessing, faithfulness, hope, pain, persecution, perspective, reward, suffering
Scripture Notes on Psalm 143 And in Your steadfast love You will cut off my enemies, and You will destroy all the adversaries of my soul, for I am Your servant. (Psalm 143:12) Sometimes life can feel like such a battle, can’t it? We strive against sin and temptation. We …
TOPICS: faith, prayer, provision, Psalm 143, spiritual warfare
Scripture Notes on Psalm 142 I cry to you, O Lord; I say, “You are my refuge, my portion in the land of the living.” (Psalm 142:5) The hope of a Christian is not just a better place after death, but a blessed presence in this life. We look with …
TOPICS: portion, provision, Psalm 142, refuge, reward
Scripture Notes on 1 Peter 2 But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for His own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. Once you were not a people, but now …
TOPICS: 1 Peter 2, belonging, church, community, fellowship, relationships
Scripture Notes on James 5 As an example of suffering and patience, brothers, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. Behold, we consider those blessed who remained steadfast. You have heard of the steadfastness of Job, and you have seen the purpose of the Lord, how …
TOPICS: blessing, James 5, legacy, perspective, purpose
Scripture Notes on James 4 Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will exalt you. (James 4:10) So much in the Kingdom is counterintuitive. To live, we must die. To be free, we must become slaves of Christ. To be exalted, we must humble ourselves. This seems like exactly the …
TOPICS: blessing, honor, humility, James 4, pride, reward
Scripture Notes on James 3 But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere. (James 3:17) Many people claim to be wise. They have education and degrees, experience and lots of time invested in the field. …
TOPICS: character, experience, James 3, truth, wisdom
Scripture Notes on Psalm 140 O Lord, my Lord, the strength of my salvation, You have covered my head in the day of battle. (Psalm 140:7) In any good fight, a headshot is the way to win. A strong blow can render an opponent unconscious -or worse- and quickly determine …
TOPICS: deception, lies, protection, provision, Psalm 140, security, spiritual warfare, truth
Scripture Notes on Psalm 139 Even the darkness is not dark to you; the night is bright as the day, for darkness is as light with you. (Psalm 139:12) Nothing you have ever done is too dark for God to love you. No sin is so wicked that He can’t …
TOPICS: darkness, forgiveness, light, Psalm 139, shame, sin
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