Being great in the Kingdom of God is part of His plan for every believer. But what does it mean to be great in God’s Kingdom? Matthew 5: 19 So if you ignore the least commandment and teach others to do the same, you will be called the least in the Kingdom of Heaven. But anyone …
Jesus came to fulfill the law, a truth profoundly declared in His teachings. Matthew 5:17 “Don’t misunderstand why I have come. I did not come to abolish the law of Moses or the writings of the prophets. No, I came to accomplish their purpose. 18 I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth disappear, not even …
As Jesus taught, He told his listeners to let your light shine. Matthew 5: 14 “You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. 15 No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to …
Staying salty for Christ is a vital calling for believers, as Jesus declares. Matthew 5:13You are the salt of the earth.[1] This profound statement encourages us to consider our vital role as believers in a world that desperately needs Christ-like influence. It is a great privilege that the Lord grants us—to be salt in a …
God had promised that Abraham would bless all the families on earth (Genesis 12:3). Jesus is the blessing to all nations. The Gospel of Matthew opens with the genealogy of Jesus, which directly connects Jesus to Abraham. Matthew 1:1 This is a record of the ancestors of Jesus the Messiah, a descendant of David and …
Temptation often follows victories due to fatigue and the celebration that accompanies them. The most dangerous time for a mountain climber is the descent down the mountain. The exhilaration of reaching the top can lead to overconfidence. The increasing exhaustion from the trip adds to the temptation to overlook safety precautions. This combination can lead …
We all desire a heart that blesses others, and through Jesus’s love, this transformation is possible. When successful invaders attacked Sodom, Abram’s nephew Lot was taken captive. In response, Abram organized and led a group of 318 trained men from his household to rescue Lot and others from their captors. There was a blessing after …
Abraham left a legacy of blessing. Merriam-Webster defines legacy as “something transmitted by or received from an ancestor or predecessor or from the past.” [1] In our culture, we hear of people who want to leave a legacy so that others will think well of them. The Tower of Babel is the Bible story that …
In the story of the flood, Noah blessed others through his obedience. Scripture gives us a description of Noah. Genesis 6: 8 But Noah found favor in the eyes of the Lord… 9bNoah was a righteous man, blameless in his generation. Noah walked with God… 22bhe did all that God commanded him.[1] Noah had favor with …
Obeying God brings spiritual rewards into our lives. Would you like the blessings of the Lord poured out into your life? This may not be something you have given much thought to, but it affects your daily life journey. The world usually thinks of blessings in terms of wealth, but God’s blessings are a different …