Return, O Lord, deliver me! Oh, save me for Your mercies’ sake!Psalm 6:4 (NKJV) Needs of Deliverance in the Bible Family Strife, Genesis 32:11 - Jacob prays for deliverance from his brother, EsauSlavery, Exodus 3:8 - God came down to deliver Israel from EgyptOppressive Enemies, 1 Samuel 17:37 - God delivered David from GoliathFatal Disease, … Continue reading Deliverance
Comparisons
2 Corinthians 10:12–18 (NKJV) 12 For we dare not class ourselves or compare ourselves with those who commend themselves. But they, measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise. 13 We, however, will not boast beyond measure, but within the limits of the sphere which God appointed us—a sphere which especially includes you. … Continue reading Comparisons
Strong Paul
2 Corinthians 10:1–11 (NKJV) 1 Now I, Paul, myself am pleading with you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ—who in presence am lowly among you, but being absent am bold toward you. 2 But I beg you that when I am present I may not be bold with that confidence by which I intend to … Continue reading Strong Paul
Giving Indescribably
2 Corinthians 9:1–15 (NKJV) 1 Now concerning the ministering to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you; 2 for I know your willingness, about which I boast of you to the Macedonians, that Achaia was ready a year ago; and your zeal has stirred up the majority. 3 Yet I have sent the … Continue reading Giving Indescribably
Messengers of Benevolence
2 Corinthians 8:16–24 (NKJV) 16 But thanks be to God who puts the same earnest care for you into the heart of Titus. 17 For he not only accepted the exhortation, but being more diligent, he went to you of his own accord. 18 And we have sent with him the brother whose praise is in the gospel … Continue reading Messengers of Benevolence
Complementary Grace
2 Corinthians 8:8–15 (NKJV) 8 I speak not by commandment, but I am testing the sincerity of your love by the diligence of others. 9 For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that you through His poverty might become rich.10 And in this … Continue reading Complementary Grace
Available
18 The descendants of Re’uven, the Gadi and the half-tribe of M’nasheh included 44,760 brave men who were available for warfare, able to take up shield and sword, shoot with the bow, or make use of other war skills.19 These made war with the Hagri’im, Y’tur, Nafish and Nodav. 20 They received help against them, so that the … Continue reading Available
KCOG Israel Trip
We are planning a trip to Israel for next March 15-23, 2021. The cost will be approximately $2500 plus airfare to New York. We have about 8 spots available. If you are interested, please contact Dr. Greg Sloop at 704-467-0320 via text and I will send you a packet with full information on the trip. … Continue reading KCOG Israel Trip
The Graces of a Christian Life
2 Corinthians 7:13–8:7 (NKJV) 13 Therefore we have been comforted in your comfort. And we rejoiced exceedingly more for the joy of Titus, because his spirit has been refreshed by you all. 14 For if in anything I have boasted to him about you, I am not ashamed. But as we spoke all things to you in … Continue reading The Graces of a Christian Life
The Strong Hand of Leader
2 Corinthians 7:2–12 (NKJV) 2 Open your hearts to us. We have wronged no one, we have corrupted no one, we have cheated no one. 3 I do not say this to condemn; for I have said before that you are in our hearts, to die together and to live together. 4 Great is my boldness of speech … Continue reading The Strong Hand of Leader
