As we prepare for Passion Week, I thought it important to process the price that Jesus paid to purchase a personal relationship with God for us. A review of the Levitical law indicates that sacrifice was required to compensate for man’s sin nature. As sin separates us from a holy and righteous God (Isaiah 59:2), the blood of an animal sacrifice offered a tangible visual for the cost required to reconcile man to God. More importantly, the Levitical system established man’s need for a Savior. In response, God sent His Son, Jesus Christ to fulfill the Law that we might be reconciled to Him (Matthew 5:17).
Read MoreIn today’s blog we will be closing our discussion on MR. MAP, an acronym that I used with my young boys to encourage them in their relationship with Jesus Christ. As a review, MR. MAP stands for the following:
M = Memorization
R = Reading
M = Meditation
A = Application
P = Prayer
It is only appropriate to close our series with the fifth and final discipline of Prayer.
If you have been following this blog for the past few weeks, you will be aware that we have been making our way through a discussion on my friend, MR. MAP. MR. MAP was an acronym that I created for my young sons to encourage them in their relationships with Jesus Christ. This week we will be discussing the importance of applying the Word of God.
Read MoreIf you have been following my blog for the past two weeks, you will know that we have been examining elements of spiritual disciplines provided by our friend, MR.-MAP. MR. MAP is an acronym that assists us in maintaining our relationship with Jesus Christ.
Read MoreMR. MAP is a faithful friend of discipline that comes alongside to assist us in wrestling and ultimately pinning our pride to pursue the path of God in our lives. In order to use MR. MAP as a vehicle to get your attention and improve your application and appreciation for the scriptures, let’s look at each of the components in greater detail.
Read MoreWhen my three sons were young children, I wanted them to have a sincere interest for the Word of God. I wanted them to know that life doesn't consist of an incessant investment in indulgence. Consider what the Lord Jesus said, "Man shall not live by bread alone but every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God" Matthew 4:4b (KJV).
Read MoreOne of the core beliefs of secular humanists is that through science and reason they can conclude that their existence is independent from any divine creator. Consequently, they determine that they are the center and catalyst for civilization...
Read MoreIn Romans 16:20, the word “bruise” means to break into pieces or to crush or scatter one’s strength. In the past two blogs, we have been examining five different strategies of the Flesh, the World and Satan (FWS) in their attempt to contaminate and corrupt our relationship with God. So insight of these strategies will put us in the position to scatter and crush the strength of Satan’s lies and schemes in our lives. As a review, the five different strategies include:
Read MoreIn my last blog, I began discussing five different strategies that are used by the Flesh, the World and Satan (FWS) to sink and seduce us. As a review these strategies include:
- To invoke our instincts
- To intensify its influence
- To invigorating our intemperance
- To incite intimidation
- To instigate your insurgence
When I was a student athlete playing football in college, we would prepare extensively for the upcoming opponent physically and mentally. Physical preparation consisted of one-on-one and team drills designed to imitate playing or game day conditions as well as a demonstration of the opponent’s offensive formation by the demonstration team. Preparation for the week’s opponent was also supplemented with cardio in the form of wind sprints and weight training...
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