Matthew 10 – Fear the Lord, Not Man (pt3 of 3)

This relates with the second half of v28– 28 …Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell. Three times in this chapter, Jesus tells us, don’t be afraid. But one time here, Jesus says, be afraid. There is a positive kind of fear....

Matthew 10 – Fear the Lord, Not Man (pt2 of 3)

How many times does Jesus say, do not be afraid, in this chapter? 3 times. First, in v26– 26 “So do not be afraid of them. There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, or hidden that will not be made known. Second, v28– 28 Do not be afraid of...

Matthew 10 – Fear the Lord, Not Man (pt1 of 3)

Last week we talked about faith from Matthew 9 and we didn’t spend a whole lot of time looking at the end of the chapter when Jesus looks at the crowds and he had compassion on them and he said, the harvest is plentiful, there are souls that are ripe for harvest,...

Henry Blackaby Devotional: No Secrets

For nothing is secret that will not be revealed, nor anything hidden that will not be known and come to light. Luke 8:17 One of Satan’s subtle deceptions is that you can do things in secret that will never be revealed. This is simply not so. The Bible stresses that...

Henry Blackaby Devotional: Godliness and Persecution

Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution. 2 Timothy 3:12 Living a godly life will not insulate you from hardship. Paul said that the more blameless your life, the more likely you will be persecuted. According to Paul, “evil men and...