Daily Bread

Matthew 5:20 - For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you shall in no way enter into the Kingdom of Heaven. Christ Jesus has called us to a radical obedience. The scribes and the Pharisees were good people who were...

Romans 2:7 - To those who through persistence in well doing, glory and honor and immortality by seeking life eternal Jesus said that above all other things we were to seek the Kingdom of God and His righteousness (Matthew 6:33, 5:6). Paul placed his heart's desire on...

Romans 1:18 - For the wrath of God is revealed from Heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men who, through unrighteousness, suppress the truth. Part 2 ~ Continuing In Sin? Those who would make good and evil equal - those who would put darkness for...

Romans 1:18 - For the wrath of God is revealed from Heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men who, through unrighteousness, suppress the truth. Part 1 ~ The Wages of Unrighteousness One of the great tragedies of today is that men believe they can live...

Matthew 6:33 - Make the Kingdom of God and His righteousness your primary objective, and all these things will be added to you. To "seek first" (zhteite proton) in this context means "primary objective," "earnestly desire above everything else." God desires us to...

Matthew 5:6 - Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled. Part 2 ~ God's Supply Of Righteousness For The Hungry & Thirsty God has blessed our nation with plenty; and so when we are hungry, we sit down to a great feast at...

Matthew 5:6 - Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled. Part 1 ~ Hungry And Thirsty For Heavenly Things The Lord requires we learn to live by His Word and walk by the direction of the Holy Spirit. If we are not hungry, we...

Ephesians 4:2-3 - With all humility and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; giving diligence to keep the oneness of the Spirit in the bond of peace. The Greek word translated "humility" or "lowliness of mind" is derived from two Greek words...

Philippians 2:7 - But made Himself of no reputation, took the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men. Continuing on through Philippians 2:1-15 and the disposition we should have as God's redeemed people, there can be no greater example of the humility...

Philippians 2:3 - Do nothing out of selfish ambition or desire for praise, but in humility regarding others better than yourself. In this passage of Scripture in Philippians 2:1-15, Paul is focusing our attention on the specific nature and disposition we most...

1 Peter 3:10-11 - For he who would love life and see good days shall restrain his tongue from evil, his lips from speaking deceit; and turn away from evil, and do good; seek peace and pursue it. If we will walk in obedience to the Lord and allow God's divine...

Psalms 25:9 - He will guide the humble in judgment, and He will teach the humble His way. The 'anaveem' or the "humble/meek" person is an individual that is willingly obedient. Rebellion and stubborness born out of the heart of the proud are both opposites of humility...

Matthew 5:5 - Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the Earth (Psalms 37:11). The Greek word for "meekness" ('praus'), is a synonym with the Greek word we translated poor (ptochos) in verse three. Both of these Greek words translate the Hebrew word 'annav',...

Daily Bread - January 30, 2021 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) Romans 8:26 - And in like manner also the Spirit helps our frailty; for we do not know what we need to pray for, but the Spirit intercedes with inexpressible groanings. The intercession of the Spirit is...

Matthew 5:4 - Blessed are those that mourn, for they will be comforted. With the disposition of joy and gladness being one of the dominant themes of the New Testament, there are not many references to mourning. Of one thing we can be sure, mourning is not a fruit of...

Matthew 11:30 - For My yoke is easy, and My burden is light. That which measures the balance of any movement may be considered a yoke. The obligation and servitude to any Master is also a yoke. Yokes are used to place restraints upon those who bear them. When a yoke...

Matthew 11:29 - Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am meek and lowly in heart, and you shall find rest unto your soul. Two of the attributes that are highlighted by Jesus are meekness (Gr-praos) and lowliness (Gr-tapeinos). 'Meekness' refers to the...

Isaiah 66:2 - For all these My hand has made, and all of these have been, declares YHWH. But to this I will look, to the humble and contrite spirit and trembling at My Word. Father made known the kind of disposition that is essential if a person wants to have a...

Matthew 5:3 - Blessed are the poor in the spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven. The poor are dependent upon others for survival; likewise, the 'poor in spirit' are dependent upon God. For many, this is a difficult concept to grasp. However, if we desire to be...

Matthew 5:14 - You are the light of the world, a city set upon a hill that cannot be hid. Satan may be the god of this world and the ruler of the power of the atmosphere, but God's people are the light! As the light of the world, we overthrow the darkness and cancel...

Colossians 3:15 - And let the peace of God rule your heart, into which you are also called into one body; and be thankful. The Greek word ‘brabeuo’ means “to act as an umpire.” This gives us insight into understanding how the Holy Spirit communicates to us through the...

Colossians 3:16 - Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms, in hymns, in spiritual songs; singing with grace in your heart to the Lord. Part 4 ~ The Word Of Christ Is The Word Of God Realizing then that...

Colossians 3:16 - Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms, in hymns, in spiritual songs; singing with grace in your heart to the Lord. Part 3 ~ The Holy Spirit Governs Divine Utterance Jesus sent the...

Colossians 3:16 - Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms, in hymns, in spiritual songs; singing with grace in your heart to the Lord. Part 2 ~ The Inspiration Of The Word Of Christ We can both live...

Colossians 3:16 - Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms, in hymns, in spiritual songs; singing with grace in your heart to the Lord. Part 1 ~ To Live By The Word, We Must Know The Word The people of...