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
Scripture Notes on James 2 Listen, my beloved brothers, has not God chosen those who are poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom, which he has promised to those who love him? (James 2:5) When you look at what you lack, it’s easy …
TOPICS: blessings, faith, James 2, kingdom, prosperity, provision, wealth
Scripture Notes on James 1 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. (James 1:5) We live in a complicated world. So many decisions, so many problems, so many responsibilities come to fill our minds, …
TOPICS: clarity, confusion, faith, James 1, peace, prayer, provision, wisdom
Scripture Notes on Hebrews 12 It is for discipline that you have to endure. God is treating you as sons. For what son is there whom his father does not discipline? If you are left without discipline, in which all have participated, then you are illegitimate children and not sons. …
TOPICS: correction, discipline, growth, Hebrews 12, love, peace, perspective, punishment, training
Scripture Notes on Hebrews 11 But as it is, they desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for He has prepared for them a city. (Hebrews 11:16) For every Christian, there are those times when we see the …
TOPICS: earth, eternity, faith, heaven, Hebrews 11, hope, life, perspective
Scripture Notes on Psalm 138 The Lord will fulfill His purpose for me; your steadfast love, O Lord, endures forever. Do not forsake the work of your hands. (Psalm 138:8) Your life matters to God. He created you with dignity and purpose, with honor and glory because He made you …
TOPICS: destiny, faithfulness, hope, obedience, Psalm 138, purpose, trust
Scripture Notes on Psalm 136 Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, for His steadfast love endures forever. (Psalm 136:1) God’s love for you doesn’t depend on your goodness, but on His grace. His love for you doesn’t rest on your performance as a Christian, but on Christ’s …
TOPICS: commitment, faithfulness, hope, love, Psalm 136, steadfastness
Scripture Notes on Hebrews 9 How much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself without blemish to God, purify our conscience from dead works to serve the living God. (Hebrews 9:14) There were powerful people who conspired against Jesus, but they were not the …
TOPICS: atonement, forgiveness, grace, Hebrews 9, mercy, substitution, sufficiency
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