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Romans 7:6

Romans 7:4-6 NIV84 So, my brothers, you also died to the law through the body of Christ, that you might belong to another, to him who was raised from the dead, in order that we might bear fruit to God.…

Romans 7:6 (NIV84)

Gospel of Grace, continued.

Romans 6:1-4, 6 NIV84 What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase? By no means! We died to sin; how can we live in it any longer? Or don't you know that all of us who were…

Romans 6:1 (NIV84), Romans 6:2 (NIV84), Romans 6:3 (NIV84), Romans 6:4 (NIV84), Romans 6:6 (NIV84)

Gospel of Grace, Romans 5

Romans 5:20 NIV84 20 The law was added so that the trespass might increase. But where sin increased, grace increased all the more, The gospel of Grace is what changes hearts and minds. When we as Christians…

Romans 5:20 (NIV84)

Psalm 51, Easter Sunday

Psalm 51:16-17 NIV84 16 You do not delight in sacrifice, or I would bring it; you do not take pleasure in burnt offerings. 17 The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O…

Psalm 51:16 (NIV84), Psalm 51:17 (NIV84)

Doctrine of Romans 3- The Gospel!

Romans 3 has the best explanation of the Gospel. We fall short of God on our own merit. Through faith in Christ we are justified and made 100% right with God. It's such a powerful doctrine. Lord, help…

Romans 3:24 (NIV84)

Psalm 50: God as judge

Psalm 50:1-6 NIV84 1 The Mighty One, God, the Lord, speaks and summons the earth from the rising of the sun to the place where it sets. 2 From Zion, perfect in beauty, God shines forth. 3 Our God comes…

Psalm 50:1 (NIV84), Psalm 50:2 (NIV84), Psalm 50:3 (NIV84), Psalm 50:4 (NIV84), Psalm 50:5 (NIV84), Psalm 50:6 (NIV84)

Matthew 26

This chapter is a great juxtaposition between who we are in relation to Christ. We all have aspects of Judas, Peter, and the sleeping disciples. Jesus's last interactions with his disciples before he…

Matthew 26:2 (NIV84)

Genesis 39

I love this chapter about Joseph and his relationship with the Lord. The Lord was with Joseph, and he prospered in every season he went through. Potifar saw Josephs bond with the Lord and liked what he…

Genesis 39:23 (NIV84)

Importance of praising God in the midst of problems

Psalm 42:11 NIV84 11 Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God. This psalm reminds us to put our faith in God,…

Psalm 42:11 (NIV84)

Regard for the weak

Psalm 41:1 NIV84 1 Blessed is he who has regard for the weak; the Lord delivers him in times of trouble. I think its easy for us to get stuck in our own day to day routine with little regard for those…

Psalm 41:1 (NIV84)

Sexual sin doesn't work out

Fellas, sexual sin doesn't ever work out. One of the things guys do is attempt to legitimize their thought life or sexual actions (its okay, no one will know, the culture says this is normal, she's hot,…

Genesis 38:16 (NIV84)

Matthew 24:35

Matthew 24:35 NIV84 35 Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away. This verse is sandwiched between discussion of uncertain events. No matter the uncertainty of our present…

Matthew 24:35 (NIV84)

Psalms 40:4

Psalm 40:4 NIV84 Blessed is the man who makes the Lord his trust, who does not look to the proud, to those who turn aside to false gods. This verse speaks to my willingness to put my trust in things…

Psalm 40:4 (NIV84)

Teach Me to Number My Days

I love this perspective. I think sometimes we lose sight of the big picture. We don't realize how quickly time flies. "Lord, teach me to number my days and have your vision for what I should do with my…

Psalm 39:4 (NIV84), Psalm 39:5 (NIV84)

Bold, persistent, shameless prayer.

Luke 11:9-10 Bold, persistent, shameless prayers. Go to God often with prayer. It honors God to ask him big things.

Luke 11:9 (NIV84)

Untitled Note

Jewish people still practice the covenant tradition of circumcision as an outward expression of a covenant relationship. When Jesus died for us, in a way he invalidated this covenant and its requirements,…

Genesis 17:14 (NIV84)

Psalms 13:5

I love this verse... Even when I feel distant from God, I can rejoice in his unfailing love and boundless salvation. Sing it Shane & Shane!

Psalm 13:5 (NIV84)

Genesis 9:19-22

This passage, while at first glance weird, deals not with Noah getting drunk and the ensuing awkwardness with his son walking in on him passed out drunk... but rather Ham's lack of maturity. Ham witnessed…

Genesis 9:20 (NIV84), Genesis 9:21 (NIV84), Genesis 9:22 (NIV84)

Matthew 6:33

Seek FIRST the kingdom and his righteousness... This is a phenomenal charge to live by. Earlier in the passage, it talked about not worrying about food, clothes, or money.... But seek the kingdom of god…

Matthew 6:33 (NIV84)

Psalms 10:14

This verse has one of my favorite attributes of God. "helper to the fatherless." how much more appreciative would I be of this if I wasn't raised by a great dad? Thank you lord for being a god of justice.…

Psalm 10:14 (NIV84), Psalm 10:18 (NIV84)

Psalm 9

The predominant theme in this chapter is the sovereign justice of God. He is above all nations and is just in his treatment of all. The psalmist ascribes justice to god throughout this chapter and much…

Psalm 9:19 (NIV84)

Genesis 8:21

Several important takeaways from this verse: its an acknowledgement that man is evil in his heart due to the fall of man seen earlier in the chapter. But conversely, there's a promise of mercy and redemption…

Genesis 8:21 (NLT)

Genesis 7

Genesis 7 has is a lot to wrap my head around. Noah built a humongous boat, filled it with every living animal, survived the whole earth flooding, etc. Truly god is great in this story, but how much is…