CHRISTIAN STUDY BIBLE

“Use your precious time to share the gospel. Any other pursuit is chasing the wind. Eternity will prove that to be true.” —Ray Comfort

Christians, do not use the grace of God as an excuse to keep sinning. True grace changes your desires and makes you hate your old life. Holiness is the mark of a true believer.

If you have time to argue with your opponents, you have time to pray for them as well.

Four signs of a biblical church: • Faithful preaching of the Word of God • Bold proclamation of the gospel • Regular practice of prayer and worship • Loving accountability among believers

Christ alone is my hope!

In times of joy, trust Christ. In times of sorrow, trust Christ. In times of peace, trust Christ. In times of uncertainty, trust Christ. When prayers are answered, trust Christ. When heaven seems silent, trust Christ. When the road is clear, trust Christ. When you cannot see the next step, trust Christ. In every season, in every circumstance, Christ is faithful. Trust Him.

Encourage, don't tear down! 🏗️❤️ Build your spouse up with every word! 1 Thess 5:11 🌿 What encouragement will you give today? #StrongMarriage #August

There's a golden age coming, the millennial reign of Jesus Christ.

WEEK 4 — Legacy Dear Daughter, Ruth's field was not her own — but her faithfulness in a borrowed field wrote her into a King's bloodline. Be faithful in the small, unglamorous fields of your marriage. Legacy is stitched from ordinary Tuesdays, not just anniversaries. Boaz noticed diligence before he noticed beauty. 'Whose field have you been working in?' (Ruth 2:5, paraphrased). What ordinary faithfulness of yours might outlive you? #DearDaughter #FaithfulInTheField #StrongMarriage

Do you desire holiness? Abide in Christ (Jn 15:4-5) Do you desire holiness? Glory in Christ (Phil 3:3) Do you desire holiness? Hope in Christ (Eph 1:12) Do you desire holiness? Dwell in Christ (Eph 3:17) Do you desire holiness? Rest in Christ (2 Cor 12:9)

Good morning, brothers and sisters. Praise the Lord! This is your morning reminder to dig into Scripture. Sit at the feet of the Master. Hunger for the words and guidance of Christ.

Brothers and sisters, we get to go to church tomorrow. May Christ be preached and exalted from every pulpit!

Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come!

NOTHING can stand against the power of our God! 🙌

DAY 26: How does the author’s declaration that “all is vanity” relate to the message of Ecclesiastes? https://telegra.ph/DAILY-BIBLE-08-26

August 26 - Right Knowledge of Jesus #LifeOfChrist “Two blind men followed Him, crying out, ‘Have mercy on us, Son of David!’” (Matthew 9:27). That the blind men called Jesus the “Son of David” means they recognized Him as the Christ. Son of David was one of the most common Jewish titles for Messiah. It was also a royal title indicating that Messiah would come from the family of King David and have a right to rule over the promised divine kingdom. God first promised that the Deliverer for His people would be a man, the seed of a woman (cf. Gen. 3:15). Later in the Old Testament, the prophet Nathan firmly establishes the extraordinary person and work of the Son of David (2 Sam. 12–14a, 16; cf. Gen. 12:3; 21:12; 49:10). The New Testament reaffirms this great truth at the angel’s Nativity announcement: “He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High; and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David; and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and His kingdom will have no end” (Luke 1:32–33; cf. vv. 68–69; 2:4). The reality and knowledge of Jesus’ true identity stands out most vividly during His triumphal entry when the people laid branches and garments before Him and shouted, “Hosanna to the Son of David; blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord” (Matt. 21:9). Thus all the onlookers who heard the blind men call Jesus “Son of David” knew it was a clear confession of His messiahship. And the men’s affirmation accompanied their desire for personal deliverance. Genuine salvation is available to all who have a similar right knowledge of Him. Ask Yourself Think of the names you use to refer to Christ—Lord, Savior, Redeemer, Friend. Spend a few minutes thinking through what these terms actually mean. When you speak of Him by these names in prayer, let the weight of their glory fill your words with depth and texture.

August 26: Lives of Spiritual Opulence #Devotional Isaiah 52:1–54:17; Luke 20:41–21:24; Job 12:1–12 The Pharisees upheld a faulty religious system. They were supposed to be the Jews’ spiritual leaders, but they were more interested in making themselves the religious elite. They loved “greetings in the marketplace and the best seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at banquets” (Luke 20:46). Their ministry was built on the backs of the poor. In contrast, the widow depicted in Luke 21 chose to give all she had. Because she had so little, her generosity was sacrificial. Those who gave out of abundance didn’t feel the loss of income like she did. But the contrast between the widow and the Pharisees shows us much more. Luke says that spiritual wealth can be present where we least expect it—that things aren’t always as they appear. Although Jesus is the long-anticipated Messiah, following Him is never going to bring a life of glory and fame. Jesus is ushering in a kingdom like a mustard seed (Luke 13:18–19) or yeast (Luke 13:20–21). It will grow and swell through perseverance rather than praise. It requires a life of sacrifice like the widow’s, not the glory-seeking of the Pharisees. Through these examples, Jesus warned his disciples to look beneath the shiny veneer for something more valuable. It would have been tempting simply to follow those in charge—in some ways it would have been much easier. But piety that pleases God isn’t found in striving after position or place. Following Jesus means sacrifice and service. How are you serving God with everything you have?

Jesus is not just a great teacher or a good moral example for us to follow. Jesus is the eternal God who created all things and reigns over Heaven and earth (Col. 1:16). Bow your knee to the King before he returns in judgment.

Use your precious time to share the gospel.