Memory VerseBut the soulish man does not welcome the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him and he is not inherently able to know because they are Spiritual discerned. (1 Corinthians 2:14). A soulish man is a person who functions from the soul—that is, out from the emotions. Th
Wherefore, since someone is in Christ—a new creation—the archaic things have passed away, behold all things have become new (2 Corinthians 5:17).When God raised Christ out from the dead, He created a new man, in which Christ is the Head and the Church is His body (Ephesians 1:22–23). Christ’s work o
The word στάσις (stásis) possesses a broad range of meaning depending on its context. Fundamentally, it refers to "a standing," "position," or "state." This basic sense gives rise to an expanded usage, encompassing ideas such as "rebellion," "dissension," "sedition," or "riot."Barabbas, who had comm
Memory VerseBehold what manner of love the Father has given to us, in order that we should be called children of God, and we are. Because of this, the world does not experientially know us, because it did not know Him (1 John 3:1). We are not adopted children. When a person believes that Christ died
Memory VerseAnd you, the anointing which you have from Him abides in you, and you do not have need in order that someone should teach you, but as this anointing teaches you concerning all things, and is true and is not a lie, and just as He teaches you, abide in Him (1 John 2:27). As members of the
Memory VerseAnd the world is passing away, and its strong desires, but the one doing the desirous will of God abides into the age (1 John 2:17). Do not let the things of this world overcome your mind and distract you from the things that matter. This includes our careers, along with the possessions
Memory VerseThen, being the same day at evening, the first after Sabbath, and the door being shut where the disciples were because of the fear of the Jews, Jesus entered and stood in their midst and said to them, “Peace to you.” And when He has said this, He showed them His hands and side, then the
Memory VerseAnd they became afraid of them, and while they bowed their faces to the earth, they said to them, “Why do you seek the living with the dead? He is not here, but is risen.”For three days and three nights, Christ’s body lay in the tomb. Because of the Sabbath of the Feast of Unleavened Bre
Memory VerseAnd on the next day, which was after the day of preparation, the chief priests and Pharisees gathered together before Pilate, saying, “Lord, we remember that that one, the deceiver, said while yet alive, ‘After three days I will be raised.’ Therefore, command to make secure the tomb unti
Memory VerseOn the one hand, returning, they prepared spices and fragrant oils, on the other hand, also they rested on the sabbath according to the commandment (Luke 23:56)It is Friday—two days and two nights since the Messiah was crucified and laid in a tomb. The shock of His death remains heavy up
Redemption refers to the payment of a ransom for the purpose of releasing someone from captivity. The term carries both legal and economic connotations, commonly used in reference to the act of freeing a slave or prisoner through the payment of a specified price. The expression “full redemption” int
Memory VerseTherefore, when the chief priests and the officers recognized Him, they shouted, saying, “You crucify! You crucify Him!” Pilate said to them, “You take Him and crucify Him yourselves, for I find no fault in Him.” John 19:6.On Tuesday night, Christ was betrayed by Judas. He was brought be
Memory VerseAnd I say to you, strongly desiring, I have strongly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer (Luke 22:15). Last night, the final Passover that Christ would partake of with His disciples until the Kingdom of God is fully manifested had come. On this night, Christ would be be
Memory VerseRejoice greatly, daughter of Zion! Shout, daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your King is coming to you; just and having salvation. He is lowly and riding on a donkey, even on a colt, the foal of a donkey. (Zechariah 9:9)Israel was foretold how the Messiah would come. He would not come in th
Memory VerseFor I am not ashamed of the gospel of the Christ, for it is the inherent ability of God unto salvation to all who believe, both Jew and Gentile. For God’s righteousness is revealed in it, out from faith into faith, just at it stands written, “The just will live out from faith.” (Romans 1
Memory VerseEveryone doing the sin also does the lawlessness, and the sin is the lawlessness (1 John 3:4). Sin, as defined by Scripture, is lawlessness. This lawlessness is not merely the absence of a legal code; rather, it signifies a deliberate rejection of God’s revealed standard. Since members o
Memory VerseBut now He has obtained a different religious service, in as much as He is also mediator of a better covenant, which is legislated on better promises (Hebrews 8:6). We are under a covenant of grace, not law (Galatians 5:4). Our religious service pertains to Spiritual things, because we a
Memory VerseAnd flee the strong desires pertaining to what is new, but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call upon the Lord out from a clean heart (2 Timothy 2:22). In many English translations, youthful is used in this passage, implying the desires associated with youth. Youth
The Greek verb ὑβρίζω (hybrízō) means to insult, to treat insolently, or to behave arrogantly. It typically conveys actions that involve outrage, abuse, or hubris—excessive pride, arrogance, or self-confidence—toward others, often violating social norms or showing disdain for others through word or
Memory VerseNow faith is the substance of that which is hoped for, the evidence of accomplished deeds not seen (Hebrews 11:1). Since hope is based on a promise (Romans 8:24), faith undergirds our hope. If we do not believe a promise someone has made, our actions will not change in response to what t
