Nathan Powell

Stretch out to Jesus

No matter the time. No matter the day. No matter the legalistic preferences. Now matter way. We are all called to reachToward Jesus.We are all called out to take hold of the healing.We only need to stand…

Mark 3:5 (NIV84)

he was not there

The earthquake and rolling back of the stone did not occur so that Jesus could escape. If Jesus could just appear in a locked room in front of His disciples, why would He need His grave "unlocked"?…

Matthew 28:5 (NIV84)

The hour is near

Since Pentecost we have been in the Last Days (Acts 2:17). And a time is coming when these days are culminated in the coming of Christ. It will not be easily unnoticeable. There will be no secret to…

Matthew 24:10 (NIV84), Matthew 24:13 (NIV84), Matthew 24:27 (NIV84), Matthew 24:35 (NIV84), Matthew 24:36 (NIV84)

Just Shut it...You can't handle the Truth

I like how the guile of Jesus just silences the "smart" guys. This carpenter's son comes at them and they can't stand on any logic or special teaching. He is far above them. And when you can't trap Jesus…

Matthew 22:46 (NIV84)

Love gives perspective

It is far too easy to look at life as overbearing and not enough. David was oppressed by the people who were to love him to most. From Saul his mentor chasing him down in the wilderness, to Michal his…

Psalm 13:2 (NIV84), Psalm 13:5 (NIV84)

Evidence and assumptions

The world is capable of looking at the data available and coming to a hypothesis on various things. From evolution to genetics, science of the age is capable to assume what really is. Reason and knowledge…

Matthew 16:4 (NIV84)

Examining and hating the wicked

Examine=בָּחַן (bachan)This is an intense scrutinizing of the Lord to the wicked and righteous alike. It is a seeking out of fault and sin. This is a making of a trial to determine if one is right before…

Psalm 11:5 (NIV84)

Idleness is next to ungodliness

The metronome of life is often dictated by the culture one finds himself in. The constant ticking and pace can be subjected to their surroundings. But as followers of Christ we are called to be set to…

Proverbs 18:9 (NIV84)

Wisdom comes in practice

It is simple to ask for wisdom. But we all have been allotted wisdom to some degree. Why would God give us more understanding if in fact are not responding in what He has already given? We take but do…

Daniel 2:21 (NIV84)

April 1st Study

The temple was important. These high places were places where once foreign idols dwelt. The Israelites and Solomon were not sacrificing to false gods, but they were not urgent in the construction of the…

1 Kings 3:1 (NIV84), 1 Kings 3:2 (NIV84), 1 Kings 3:3 (NIV84), 1 Kings 3:4 (NIV84), 1 Kings 3:5 (NIV84), 1 Kings 3:6 (NIV84), 1 Kings 3:7 (NIV84), 1 Kings 3:8 (NIV84), 1 Kings 3:9 (NIV84), 1 Kings 3:10 (NIV84), 1 Kings 3:11 (NIV84), 1 Kings 3:12 (NIV84), 1 Kings 3:13 (NIV84), 1 Kings 3:14 (NIV84), 1 Kings 3:15 (NIV84), 1 Kings 3:16 (NIV84), 1 Kings 3:17 (NIV84), 1 Kings 3:18 (NIV84), 1 Kings 3:19 (NIV84), 1 Kings 3:20 (NIV84), 1 Kings 3:21 (NIV84), 1 Kings 3:22 (NIV84), 1 Kings 3:23 (NIV84), 1 Kings 3:24 (NIV84), 1 Kings 3:25 (NIV84), 1 Kings 3:26 (NIV84), 1 Kings 3:27 (NIV84), 1 Kings 3:28 (NIV84)

Non-Committal Love

We live in an era of Non-Committal love. A redefinition of what love is. Today if you are to love something, feelings towards that something or someone overshadow the commitment that love demands. Simply…

Deuteronomy 30:16 (NIV84)

Mediator

Our representative, our defense, our spokesman, our Mediator does not get voted out. He does not look out for the interest that we think we need. Jesus' interest is for His honor and glory, which will…

1 Timothy 2:5 (NIV84), 1 Timothy 2:6 (NIV84)

Undefeatable

Justice is what we seek.  But Justice comes not by the thoughts of man, but by the authority of Christ.  And all will be weighed by that alone.  In the end He will stand apart from all rulers and all…

Psalm 10:16 (NIV84)

It is apparent that God intended for us to rest. The…

It is apparent that God intended for us to rest. The pace of life was to be set to the pace of the Father. The land needs rest. Blessings will come as we wait upon the Lord. This fearing God in acting…

Leviticus 25:24 (NIV84), Leviticus 25:43 (NIV84), Leviticus 25:45 (NIV84)

No loopholes

Far too often we as believers fall into the mind frame of the culture.  It is hard to be in business where taking advantage of naive people is how you can get the upper hand. As a first time home buyer…

Leviticus 25:15 (NIV84), Leviticus 25:17 (NIV84)

Praise in all circumstances

We are to praise the Lord of heaven and earth in various and all circumstances and seasons of life.  In our hesitancies His worth does not diminish. Let His name, Jesus be praise now and in eternity.…

Psalm 113:2 (NIV84), Psalm 113:3 (NIV84), Psalm 113:4 (NIV84)

We know love

The Spirit testifies of the greatness of God.  That greatness is the love displayed in Christ.  It is by the Spirit tat we can fathom to the extent allotted to us.  For we can never truly come to grips…

Romans 5:5 (KJV), Romans 5:8 (KJV), Romans 5:10 (KJV)

Ignorance is not bliss

The law of the Lord is for everyone to follow, whether or not they have heard. We are held to the holy standards of God. None shall escape the prerequisites of heaven. The perfection of God is needed…

Leviticus 4:13 (NIV84)

By His Words

By His Words we are clean. By His Words we are free. By His Words we are alive. By His Words we can see. By His Words we can walk. By His Words we have hope. By His Words we have grace. By His…

John 15:3 (NIV84)

love that knows no bounds

In God's divine nature love is defined. For God alone is everywhere. He is here as I write this, as much as He is in Sri Lanka. He is ageless. Time's cold dark hand cannot reach Him. He created time and…

Psalm 136:1 (NIV84)

the worthy judge

Our God is a worthy God. His ways are infallible. Yet we do not hesitate to call into His judgement and will. We forget that we died to Christ, our desires should die. We live and think and recreate an…

2 Timothy 4:1 (NIV84)

Denominationalism

"I follow Wesley" "I follow Zwingli" "I follow Luther" "I follow Rome" "I follow Menon" "I follow Chan" "I follow Driscoll" "I follow Bell" Why do we subscribe to factions and spiritual tribes? How long…

1 Corinthians 3:1 (NIV84), 1 Corinthians 3:10 (NIV84)

Humilty

It is clear that Jesus does not want His disciples to be full of themselves. But to be full of the Spirit. The Spirit enters humbled minds and hearts. We cannot purchase the power of the Spirit like the…

Matthew 23:12 (NIV84)

The garden of the Heart

Knowing that the prophet is discussing the nation of Judah, we can apply this text to individuals Christians.   The fertility of our heart stems from the volcanic cleansing of the Cross.  He has prepared…

Isaiah 5:1 (NIV84), Isaiah 5:2 (NIV84), Isaiah 5:4 (NIV84), Isaiah 5:7 (NIV84), Isaiah 5:19 (NIV84), Isaiah 5:20 (NIV84)

Engagement

It is important to know that the betrothing of a bride is as binding as a marriage is today. The engagement of Joseph to Mary was binding by law. Even though they had yet consummated and entered into…