God’s Grace in Unexpected Ways
Opening Verse: “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.” – Isaiah 55:8-9 (KJV) Introduction: God’s grace and mercy often take us by...
The Day of the Lord’s Sacrifice
Opening Verse: “And it shall come to pass in the day of the Lord’s sacrifice, that I will punish the princes, and the king’s children, and all such as are clothed with strange apparel.” – Zephaniah 1:8 (KJV) Introduction: Zephaniah’s prophecy warns of the coming judgment on those who have turned from God, including...
Remember Jesus Christ
Opening Verse: “Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised from the dead according to my gospel:” – 2 Timothy 2:8 (KJV) Introduction: In this verse, Paul encourages Timothy to keep his focus on the core of the gospel: Jesus Christ, who is both the promised Messiah and the risen Savior....
The Cry of the Martyrs
Opening Verse: “And when he had opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of them that were slain for the word of God, and for the testimony which they held:” – Revelation 6:9 (KJV) Introduction: This verse reveals the souls of martyrs, those who gave their lives for their faith,...
A Friend Loves at All Times
Opening Verse: “A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.” – Proverbs 17:17 (KJV) Introduction: True friendship and family bonds are gifts from God, designed to be a source of love and support through every season of life. This verse reminds us of the enduring nature of genuine love...
The Tables Turned
Opening Verse: “And the king arising from the banquet of wine in his wrath went into the palace garden: and Haman stood up to make request for his life to Esther the queen; for he saw that there was evil determined against him by the king.” – Esther 7:7 (KJV) Introduction: In this pivotal...
Bound for Obedience
Opening Verse: “And, behold, I will lay bands upon thee, and thou shalt not turn thee from one side to another, till thou hast ended the days of thy siege.” – Ezekiel 4:8 (KJV) Introduction: In this passage, Ezekiel is commanded by God to perform a symbolic act—lying on his side to bear the...
A Kingdom Forever
Opening Verse: “And when thy days be fulfilled, and thou shalt sleep with thy fathers, I will set up thy seed after thee, which shall proceed out of thy bowels, and I will establish his kingdom.” – 2 Samuel 7:12 (KJV) Introduction: This promise to David is not only a prophecy about Solomon but...
Gather Yourselves Together
Opening Verse: “Gather yourselves together, yea, gather together, O nation not desired;” – Zephaniah 2:1 (KJV) Introduction: The call in Zephaniah 2:1 is both urgent and touching. It is an appeal for repentance and unity, directed at a people who have strayed far from God. As judgment looms, the prophet implores the nation...
The Arrogance That Consumes
Opening Verse: “Yea also, because he transgresseth by wine, he is a proud man, neither keepeth at home, who enlargeth his desire as hell, and is as death, and cannot be satisfied, but gathereth unto him all nations, and heapeth unto him all people.” – Habakkuk 2:5 (KJV) Introduction: Habakkuk’s prophecy warns of the...