July 18- 23
18 Genesis 7 -THL 212 The Ark provided refuge for air-breathing creatures. 19 Genesis 8 – THL 123 for over a year; then they repopulated the planet. 20 Matthew 7:24-27 -THL 335 Don’t skimp… July 18- 23
The Amazing Power of God’s Word
“By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the Word of God, that the things which are seen were not made of things which are visible.” Hebrews 11:3
It is that time of year when we enjoy getting out in nature and looking at the beauty of God’s creation.
Family trips taken to national or state parks often become treasured memories. We recall the wondrous vistas from a mountain-top or even just a bluff, the grandeur of the vastness of the sea, the mysteries of a cave, or the beauty of canyon formations.
Even watching the sun set over a lake can call forth a confession of faith from the child of God who marvels at how God called all this forth with the power of His Word.
Of course, visits to publicly-run parks may also mean that we encounter the evolutionist’s view on the origins of the universe. What evolutionists see as a chance happening—that supposedly took place with countless millions of precisely accurate accidents occurring at the exactly necessary moments so that the world came into existence with all its wonders—we creationists see and know as the wonderful works of God!
The nature scenes which cause us to marvel as we make our way on our summer vacation trips are evidence of the majesty and power of God. With the power of His Word He called things as if they were—and indeed they were there in all their complexity, in all their beauty!The Amazing Power of God’s Word
June 27 – July 2
27 Genesis 2:1-7 – THL 20 The week closed with a day special to Himself. 28 Genesis 2:15-25 – THL 622 With Eve human society was born. 29 Psalm 78:1-7 – THL 626 Godly… June 27 – July 2
June 19- 25
19 Trinity Sunday Romans 1:7 -THL 251 Grace and peace to you! 20 Genesis 1:1-25 – THL 9 Is the Universe Trinitarian? (Cf. John 1:1-5) 21 Genesis 1:26-31 – THL 21 God stamped humankind… June 19- 25
June 12- 18
12 Pentecost Acts 2:37-47 – THL 231 His promise to you and your children. 13 John 7:37-39 – THL 230 Jesus can rescue souls from mummification. 14 John 14:15-21 – THL 234 We thrive… June 12- 18
Pray for the Spirit
When I was a young child, I recall feeling somewhat disappointed when I heard this Bible verse. It was building up to a grand conclusion, “If you then, being evil know how to give good gifts….” Then I expected, “How much more will your heavenly Father give even greater gifts to those who ask!”
Again, as a child I thought about all the greater things God could give. When the passage continued, it somehow wasn’t quite what I had in mind: “How much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him.”
I soon realized that there is no greater gift than the Holy Spirit!
Earthly fathers can give us only earthly gifts: food, clothing, a home, and other things to enjoy in this life, but all such things are temporary. Through the Holy Spirit, however, our heavenly Father can give gifts that last forever!Pray for the Spirit
May 30- June 4
30 Numbers 6:22-27– THL 50 Both His blessing and our prayer. 31 Luke 11:1-13– THL 454 God’s business first; our welfare second. 1 John 16:24-33– THL 21 No good reason to be a stranger… May 30- June 4
May 23- 28
23 John 15:9-17– THL 37 We hold each other close while Jesus is away. 24 John 16:5-15 – 227 Oh, Friend from heaven, keep us straight! 25 John 17:9-17– THL 283 Sanctify us by… May 23- 28