Text: Isaiah 53:1-12. Prophet Isaiah was inspired more than 700 years to write about Jesus as a bold and brave Hero who took the position of human beings and suffered all kinds of grief, shame, and sorrows so that your sins are forgiven, if, only if you believe and receive Him by faith as your Lord and Saviour! The[…]
Text: Hebrews 4:8-16. The High Priests in the Old Testament being human beings needed to purify themselves in order to enter the presence of God. However, Jesus Christ is a great High Priest because though human, He had no sin requiring personal purification. He offered Himself as a sacrifice once for all, and is perpetually in the presence of[…]
Text: Matthew 3:1-17. Today’s reading relates to Jesus and His ministry through the lenses of John the Baptist. Note that what the voice from heaven talked about Jesus Christ, was not said about anyone else and no wonder we see Jesus Christ as our Hero. The triune God, God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit[…]
Text: Luke 21:1-11. “While Jesus was in the temple, he watched the rich people dropping their gifts in the collection box. Then the poor widow came by and dropped in two small coin,” verses 1 and 2. (LASB). Jesus Christ decided to watch as people dropped their gifts in the collection box. He had chosen a seat in an area[…]
Text: Luke 16:1-12. “If you are faithful in the little things, you will be faithful in large ones. But if you are dishonest in little things, you won’t be honest with greater responsibilities,” verse 10, (LASB). As part of your good family stewardship maintain integrity in all matters. Be honest in even small details. Do not give chance[…]
Text: Matthew 23:1-26. “What sorrow awaits you teachers of religious law and you Pharisees. Hypocrites! For you are careful to tithe even the tiniest income from your herb gardens, but you ignore the more important aspects of the law-justice, mercy, and faith. You should tithe, yes, but do not neglect the more important things,” verse 23, (LASB). As a family[…]
Text: Colossians 3:18-25. “Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people,” verse 23, (LASB). Regard your work as an act of worship or service for God. Also treat problems you meet at your places of work as part of the costs of discipleship. People will be watching how you react[…]
Romans 13:8-14. “Owe nothing to anyone – except for your obligation to love one another. If you love your neighbour, you will fulfill the requirements of God’s law,” verse 8. (LASB). Another area of family stewardship is an obligation to love everyone. We cannot love more than Christ, who poured His love on us. It is for this[…]
Text: Matthew 6:25-34. “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you,” verse 33. (ESV). You risk all for God, and He will meet all your needs. Do not worry for things that are not yours. You are first a steward and therefore be a good one.[…]
Text: 2 Corinthians 8:1-24. “For they gave according to their means, as I can testify, and beyond their means, of their own accord,” verse 3. (ESV). You do not have an excuse for not giving. Give according to your means, and if need be beyond your means. Remember God does not look at the amount but the attitude of giving.[…]