Where Does Grace Come From?

As we look at grace before we start to unpack it’s riches we must underand it. Webster defines grace as: 1 a: unmerited divine assistance given to humans for their regeneration or sanctification b: a virtue coming from God c: a state of sanctification enjoyed through divine assistance Webster goes with what Psalm 84:11 NKJV, “For the Lord God is a sunContinue reading “Where Does Grace Come From?”

Grace – Chen

Before we can unpack the riches of God’s grace we first must understand what grace is, how it works, and how it is applied to our lives. This week we will be looking at the Hebrew word for grace. Chen means; graciousness, grace, kindness, favor, beauty, plesant, and precious. Was we look at the versesContinue reading “Grace – Chen”

The Trap of Enslaving When Forgiving

God through Moses, as he wrote Deuteronomy chapter fifteen explains the treatment of slaves. They were to serve seven years to pay off their debt. They would work six years and the seventh year the master was to forgive them their debt and set them free. During Jeremiah’s time, they would set free the slavesContinue reading “The Trap of Enslaving When Forgiving”

Jeremiah 22 Study Guide

God is still offering His grace should the king decide to accept His terms and not the king’s way of doing things. Monday — In verse 3 there are three lists of threes. Things to do… Things not to do… Those to protect… Tuesday — In verses 4 and 5, what is the — IFContinue reading “Jeremiah 22 Study Guide”

Remember When…

Back in high school and breaking up with your sweetheart, one and only, you would sit there looking at pictures packing up gifts to get rid of reminders of what was. As you do you start to wonder, what went wrong? Did you miss some signs? How could you have not seen it coming? WhatContinue reading “Remember When…”

Z

Zebras, Zeal, Zest, Zoos, and Zacchaeus Clean and pure is what Zacchaeus’ mom named him. Sure all babies seem that way when they are born. Something happened to him as he was growing up because when we meet him, Zacchaeus was a despised and ruthless tax collector. He cheated many out of their money. MaybeContinue reading “Z”

U

Umbrellas, Ukelele, Unafraid, Understanding, and Unity Unity is something that seems very elusive these days. If we the body of Christ can’t be united, how can we be a light to the world? We can agree on certain things that are the foundation of the gospel for that is closed-handed. To let things that are open-handedContinue reading “U”