so that in Christ Jesus the blessing of Abraham might come to the Gentiles, so that we might receive the promised Spirit through faith (Galatians 3:14). Our first encounter of Abraham in Scripture is his call by God from a pagan background. God's call included a pronouncement of blessings and a covenantal relationship to be … Continue reading The Blessing Of Abraham
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My Will Vs. God’s Will
...we had hoped that he was the one to redeem Israel (Luke 24:21) In Luke 24, after the events surrounding the death and resurrection of Christ, two of his disciples were on a journey and in that journey, the Scripture records they were lamenting the death of Christ. The reason has been that it went … Continue reading My Will Vs. God’s Will
Good News From A Far Country By — Pastor Kcofie Ferguson
As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country (Proverbs 25:25) The language in the text is simple and plain, if you know the experience of thirst and quenching it. When one is thirsty, water is needed---desperately to quench that thirst. In this same analogy, there is a spiritual … Continue reading Good News From A Far Country By — Pastor Kcofie Ferguson
God Makes Jewels
And they shall be mine, saith the LORD of hosts, in that day when I make up my jewels; and I will spare them, as a man spareth his own son that serveth him. (Malachi 3:17) Jewel used here is a metaphor for God's people. The Bible uses metaphors often to describe God's people: Sheep, … Continue reading God Makes Jewels
Looking Unto Jesus
Now unless you are not paying attention when reading Hebrews 11, you will certainly admire these mere mortal men and women. However, as is consistent with the intent of the writer of Hebrews, that is, pointing to the superiority of Christ over all, Christ is quickly brought into the picture so we don’t settle our … Continue reading Looking Unto Jesus
Grace and Truth 