“And they brought young children to him, that he should touch them: and his disciples rebuked those that brought them. But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God. Verily I…

“These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.” (Proverbs 6:16-19)…

“Although the fig tree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit be in the vines; the labour of the olive shall fail, and the fields shall yield no meat; the flock shall be cut off from the fold, and there shall be no herd in the stalls: Yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will…

“Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is;” (Hebrews 10:25) The book of Hebrews was written when the Christian church was still relatively young. Even back then, some people didn’t like going to church, that’s why the author said “Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together,” (which means skipping church),…

“Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation;” (Psalm 51:12) The Bible tells how to be saved and know it. It’s truly simple to know. A child can understand how to be saved. Jesus said, “Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the…

“And Satan answered the LORD, and said, Skin for skin, yea, all that a man hath will he give for his life. But put forth thine hand now, and touch his bone and his flesh, and he will curse thee to thy face. And the LORD said unto Satan, Behold, he is in thine hand;…

“O how love I thy law! It is my meditation all the day.” (Psalm 119:97) The psalm writer, who lived long ago, told God that he loves His law and meditates on it all day. You may ask, “What does that have to do with me?” If you know Jesus as Saviour, it’s important. God…

“And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand or in their foreheads: And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.” (Revelation 13:16-17) When…

“Be of good courage, and let us behave ourselves valiantly for our people, and for the cities of our God: and let the LORD do that which is good in his sight.” (I Chronicles 19:13) King David sent some of his servants to the Ammonite king, Hanun, to comfort him after his father’s death. Some…

“Although thou [Job] sayest thou shalt not see him [God], yet judgment is before him; therefore trust thou in him.” (Job 35:14) You’re on patrol and get a domestic call. You pull up to the house, and a woman flies out the front door. She’s bloody and hysterical. Her boyfriend is inside the house with…

“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.” (Philippians 4:8) God tells us how to occupy our minds: with things…

“And it came to pass, when the Philistine arose, and came and drew nigh to meet David, that David hasted, and ran toward the army to meet the Philistine.” (1 Samuel 17:48) The Bible is filled with wonderful gems of truth. Although you may not see them the first or even the second time you…