Scripturelinks Daily

Acts 4:13. Can people tell that you have been with Jesus? The religious leaders of their time noted that Peter and John had been with Jesus. If you were on trial today, is there enough evidence that you had been with Jesus to convict you?

Mark 6:1-8. None of us like to hear the word “Rejected.”It points to being alone, loneliness, not following. In His hometown, Jesus was rejected, because the people failed to see Jesus for who He is.

2 Peter 3:14-18. We must make sure we do not fall victim to false teachers and false doctrines. Peter warns us, in these verses, that people will twist around the Bible leading to their destruction. The only way to make sure we do not fall victim is to grow in the knowledge of Jesus, by studying, reading and applying the Bible to our lives.

Luke 2:1-20, Matthew 2:1-12. Merry Christmas! Reading of the birth of Jesus Christ.

Matthew 23:1-7. The question Are You a Pharisee is one we must ask ourselves often. Without realizing it, we can slip into Phariseeism without realizing it. In these passages, Jesus teaches us what to watch out for so we don’t become like the Pharisees of His time.

Selected verses in Matthew 6. But in Secret, that is how we are to do our spiritual acts, like giving, praying and fasting. Why does Jesus emphasize doing these things in secret, rather than publicly? Because we would end up striving for the approval of men, instead of the reward of God.

Mark 12:41-44. The widow gave it all to the temple treasury. What things are we withholding from God?

Mark 12:13-17. What Does God Require is an age old question that many of us tend to struggle with. After all, there is teachings for and against just about every act in the Bible. Today, we are going to look at a story where the religious leaders tried to trap Jesus in His words. Then look at a few things that, I believe, Gos still requires of you and me today. This will not be an exhaustive list, but one to spur your study.

Haggai 1:2-11. Twice, God warned the people of Jerusalem to Consider Your Ways. the temple of God was in ruins while they were rebuilding their homes and lives ad possessions. Like us today, they were putting things ahead of God. take a few minutes and listen to this episode and see how I believe it applies to us today.

Matthew 13:3-9 and 19-23. In Parables The Sower, Jesus tells the story of a farmer who is planting his seed. He teaches 4 different areas the seeds fell, and what the outcome of those seeds were. I believe each and every one of us falls into one of those types of soil. Which are you?

Matthew 13:31-32. Our faith is like the mustard seed in this parable. We must allow our faith to grow, we must not allow it to be stagnant.

Luke 15:1-7. the Parable of the Lost Sheep challenges us to see others in the same way that God sees them. What I mean is that Jesus is searching for those that are lost, to give them forgiveness of sins and a place in Heaven. Who do you care enough for to tell them about Jesus and the forgiveness only He can offer?

2 Corinthians 4:1-5. Am I hiding the message of Christ is a question I ask myself each and every day. the last thing I ever want to do is not share the Gospel with someone who needed the message. Paul teaches us three main things in these verses: 1. What his ministry is all about, 2. That it is an honest ministry, and 3. His ministry is centered on Jesus.

Nehemiah 1. This chapter is a great intercessory prayer example. We see all the elements needed for this type of prayer, so you may want to jot them down in a notebook or piece of paper for future use.

Esther 4:13-17. We are here for a reason. You hear that phrase all the time. Yet, it is true. God has placed you where you are for a very important reason. Part of that reason, I believe, is to be in prayer for the needs of your home, your town, your schools, your church, your state, your country. In today’s reading, we discover that Esther was in her position to help stop an evil plan against her people. When was the last time you prayed for your country?

Acts 3:1-10. Where are the healings today? It’s a question I ask myself frequently. After all, the early church did many wonders and signs in their ministry, and we have few. In this episode, we look at why we don’t see many signs and wonders in our world today.

Acts 2:40-43. In these verses, we see something that I preach about often, and I firmly believe is lacking in our world today, and that is unity in the church. Whether you know it or not, the church is not unified. These verses teach us things about the early church, and how they accomplished so mu, compared to the present day church. We must imitate this if we want to win people for Christ.

Selected verses from 1 Corinthians 14. Today, I look at the question is Tongues for Today? Many people point to 1 Corinthians 13:8 to say it isn’t. When we take time to study what tongues is, I believe that as long as it follows Paul’s direction in 1 Corinthians 14, then yes, it is for today.

1 Corinthians 1:10-13, 3:1-7, 15:11. There should be no division in the church. Yet, if you look at the church today, it is divided. I can’t even count the number of denominations around the world. Do you really think the church is unified? Having divisions means the church is worldly, or lukewarm. In Revelation, Jesus said He would spew the lukewarm church out of His mouth.

1 Corinthians 15:8-10. Paul knew who he was in the past, he knew who he was in Christ. He didn’t let his past failures keep him from doing what he was called to do. Many of us have failures in our past as well, but what are you doing with those failures? Are they a stumbling block for you, keeping you from doing what God has called you to do? Or, are they motivation to stay on track with God to complete your course?