Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.2, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Biblical Encouragement This website’s mission is to encourage the viewer to draw closer to God through weekly reading, inspirational verses, songs, Images and messages ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [God is Still With Us](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2022/12/24/god-is-still-with-us/) - God is Still With Us “Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel” (which means, God with us).” (‭‭Matthew‬ ‭1:23)‬ ‭Immanuel, God with us, that is what makes Christmas so special, the fact that God came down and became both fully God and man. It is so - [Treasuring this Christmas!](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2022/12/04/treasuring-this-christmas/) - It is hard to believe, that it is only three weeks until Christmas, so we are beginning our Christmas study. - [‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭How to Find a Great Local Church?‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2022/10/05/how-to-find-a-great-local-church/) - In this blog, we are going to discuss how to find a great church and the reason it is important to attend a local church. - [Why was Jesus the first one to heal the blind?](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2022/09/28/why-was-jesus-the-first-one-to-heal-the-blind/) - In this blog, we will discuss what it means for Jesus to be the first one to heal a blind person. Also, we will talk about why there is sin, suffering, and death in the world. - [Top 10 BEST Christian Podcasts you must Listen To!](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2022/09/14/top-10-best-christian-podcasts-you-must-listen-to/) - Top 10 BEST Christian Podcasts you must Listen To! Listed from one to ten. 1. Bible Project podcast https://bibleproject.com/podcasts/the-bible-project-podcast/ 2. Spoken Gospel https://www.spokengospelpodcast.com/ 3. Unashamed Podcast https://www.unashamedtruth.com/ 4. Ten Minute Bible Hour https://www.thetmbh.com/podcast 5. Back Porch Theology https://www.accessmore.com/pd/Lisa-Harpers-Back-Porch-Theology 6. Remnant Radio Podcast https://theremnantradio.com/ 7. Passion City Church DC https://passioncitychurch.com/podcasts/passion-city-church-d-c/ 8. Passion City Church https://passioncitychurch.com/originals/messages/ 9. - [Why did Jesus hide Himself and leave the temple?](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2022/09/07/why-did-jesus-hide-himself-and-leave-the-temple/) - In this , we will discuss Jesus hiding Himself and leaving the temple. This week we are studying John 8:51-59. In this passage, Jesus made two clear deity claims. - [Why Jesus didn't respond to being called a "Samaritan"](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2022/08/31/why-jesus-didnt-respond-to-being-called-a-samaritan/) - We are studying John 8:48-50, we will discuss the beautiful reason why Jesus did not respond to being called a Samaritan. - [Abide in His Word (John 8:31-37)](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2022/08/07/abide-in-his-word-john-831-37/) - Table Of Contents show The Passage Abiding in His Word Set Free Slaves to Sin Abraham’s Offspring The Passage This week we will study ‭‭John‬ ‭8:31-37. Let’s read the passage, “So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know - [Who is your father? (John 8:38-4)](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2022/08/14/who-is-your-father-john-838-4/) - This week we will study ‭‭‭‭John‬ ‭8:38-47. This passage also challenges each person to reason through who their spiritual father is. - [Choosing Life (John 8:21-30)](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2022/07/19/choosing-life-john-821-30/) - This week we will study ‭‭John‬ ‭8:21-30. In ‭‭John‬ ‭8:21-30, we see that Jesus was still talking to the Pharisees in the treasury of the temple. - [Who Will He Be To You? (John 8:13-20)](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2022/06/28/who-will-he-be-to-you-john-813-20/) - Table Of Contents show The Passage Who is Jesus to You The Witnesses Jesus Came From Heaven Jesus is Truth They knew neither Jesus nor the Father The Passage This week we will study ‭‭John‬ ‭8:13-20. Let’s read the passage, “So the Pharisees said to him, “You are bearing witness about yourself; your testimony is - [Reflect the light of Jesus (John 8:12)](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2022/06/14/reflect-the-light-of-jesus-john-812/) - Reflect the light of Jesus, This week we will study John‬ ‭8:12. In ‭‭John‬ ‭8:12,‬ we see that Jesus declares His second, I AM statement. - [The Last One Standing (John 7:53,8:1-11)](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2022/05/18/the-last-one-standing-john-75381-11/) - This week we will study John 7:53,8:1-11. We see that the Pharisees are testing Jesus, trying to get Him to incriminate Himself, so they could bring charges against Him. - [Is this the Christ? (John‬ ‭7:40-52‬‬‬‬‬)](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2022/05/02/is-this-the-christ-john-740-52/) - This week we will study ‭‭John‬ ‭7:40-52‬‬‬‬‬. We see that there was a division among the people about who Jesus is. - [Why the Resurrection of Jesus matters in your life today](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2022/04/16/why-the-resurrection-of-jesus-matters-in-your-life-today/) - Today is Easter, the day we celebrate Jesus’ resurrection. Whether you do or do not believe, I will tell you why Jesus dying and rising again matters in your life today - [Only Two Choices | Luke 23:32-43 | A Good Friday Bible Study](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2022/04/15/only-two-choices-luke-2332-43-a-good-friday-bible-study/) - Today is Good Friday, the day we remember the crucifixion. We see that Jesus was crucified in between two criminals at the place called the skull. - [Jesus the fulfillment of Passover (Luke 22:7-23)](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2022/04/14/jesus-the-fulfillment-of-passover-luke-227-23/) - Today we are going to study the Passover. We are going to discuss how Jesus is the ultimate fulfillment of the Passover. - [Triumphant Entry (Luke 19:28-40)](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2022/04/10/triumphant-entry-luke-1928-40/) - Today is Palm Sunday, so we are going to study Jesus’ triumphant entry. - [Rivers of Living Water (John 7:37-39)](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2022/04/03/rivers-of-living-water-john-737-39/) - This week we will study ‭‭John‬ ‭7:37-39‬‬‬‬. In ‭‭John‬ ‭7:37-39‬, Jesus gave the parable of rivers of living water. - [Who was in Control? (John‬ ‭7:25-36)](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2022/03/27/who-was-in-control-john-725-36/) - This week we will study ‭‭John‬ ‭7:25-36‬‬‬‬. In ‭‭John‬ ‭7:25-36, we see that Jesus is still talking to the Jews in the temple at the Feast of the Booths. - [Who are you Glorifying? (John 7:14-24)](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2022/03/20/who-are-you-glorifying-john-714-24/) - This week we will study John‬ ‭7:14-24 . In John‬ ‭7:14-24 , we see that it was about the middle of the feast when Jesus started teaching in the temple. - [Stumbling Block or Cornerstone (John 7:1-13)](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2022/03/14/stumbling-block-or-cornerstone-john-71-13/) - This week we will study ‭‭‭‭John‬ ‭7:1-13‬‬‬‬. We see that Jesus was in Galilee, but He would not go about in Judea yet, because the Jews wanted to kill Him. - [The Words of Eternal Life (John 6:60-71)](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2022/03/07/the-words-of-eternal-life-john-660-71/) - This week we will study ‭‭‭‭John‬ ‭6:60-71‬‬‬‬. Peter said, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.” - [Jesus is the living bread (John 6:41-59)](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2022/02/27/jesus-is-the-living-bread-john-641-59/) - This week we will study ‭‭‭‭John‬ ‭6:41-59 ‬‬‬. we see that the Jews are grumbling about Jesus saying that Jesus is the living bread that comes down from Heaven. - [The Food that Endures Forever (John‬ ‭6:22-40‬‬‬)](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2022/02/20/the-food-that-endures-forever-john-622-40/) - This week we will study ‭‭‭‭John‬ ‭6:22-40‬‬‬. In John‬ 6:22-40‬ Jesus says not to work for the food that perishes but to work for the food that endures forever - [I Am He, do not be afraid (John 6:14-21)](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2022/02/13/i-am-he-do-not-be-afraid-john-614-21/) - This week we will study ‭‭John‬ ‭6:14-21‬. This passage is John’s account of Jesus walking on water. When He came near to them He said I Am He, do not be afraid - [Give your all to Jesus (John 6:1-13)](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2022/02/08/give-your-all-to-jesus-john-61-13/) - John‬ ‭6:1-13 is John’s account of the feeding of the five thousand. It is one of the only miracles outside of the resurrection that is recorded in all four Gospels. - [Witnesses to Jesus (John 5:30-47)](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2022/01/30/witnesses-to-jesus-john-530-47/) - This week we are going to study John‬ ‭5:30-47. In this passage, Jesus tells them about several witnesses that testified that He was the Messiah. - [Truly, truly I say to you (John 5:19-29)](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2022/01/23/truly-truly-i-say-to-you-john-519-29/) - This week we are going to study ‭‭John‬ ‭5:19-29. We see that Jesus says, “Truly, truly I say to you,” when Jesus says this, He is about to say something that is absolutely true. - [Not a Burden but a Blessing (John‬ ‭5:9-18)](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2022/01/17/not-a-burden-but-a-blessing-john‬-‭59-18/) - This week we are going to study ‭‭John 5:9-18. We are going to look at what happened after the healing at the pool, when the religious leaders got involved. - [Proverbs 6:6-8 #proverbs #proverbs668 #bible #bibleverse #ants #sluggers #bewise #ant #christian](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2022/01/10/proverbs-66-8-proverbs-proverbs668-bible-bibleverse-ants-sluggers-bewise-ant-christian/) - [Unexpected Healing at the Pool (John 5:1-9)](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2022/01/09/unexpected-healing-at-the-pool-john-51-9/) - This week we are going to study John‬ ‭5:1-9. In John 5:1-9 we see that Jesus healed an invalid who had been ill for thirty-eight years. - [Start this year off right](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2021/12/31/start-this-year-off-right/) - This week we are going to celebrate the start of the New Year. This blog will help you start this year off right is for Christians and non-christians. - [The Christmas Child (Luke‬ ‭2:1-7)](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2021/12/25/the-christmas-child-luke‬-‭21-7/) - This week we are celebrating Christmas, so let’s study ‭‭Luke‬ ‭2:1-7. The Christmas Child - [The Wise Men’s Journey (Matthew 2:1-12)](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2021/12/21/the-wise-mens-journey-matthew-21-12/) - This week we are going to study Matthew 2:1-12. In this passage, we are going to look at the wise men, Herod, and the Bethlehem star. The Wise Men’s Journey - [The Word Became Flesh (John 1:1-18)](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2021/08/23/the-word-became-flesh-john-11-18/) - This is a study of John 1:1-18 in this passage we learn why Jesus was coming and a lot about the trinity and creation. The Word became Flesh, Bible study, - [Be Prepared to Give an Answer (John 1:19-28)](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2021/08/29/be-prepared-to-give-an-answer-john-119-28/) - This week we are going to study John 1:19-28. This passage tells us about John the Baptist and what his purpose was. What is our purpose for being here, - [Reflecting on 9/11 and praying for their families](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2021/09/11/reflecting-on-9-11-and-praying-for-their-families/) - 9/11, Praying for families who lost love ones- Listen or read Today is 9/11, the day that we remember the attack on our nation, when many lost their lives, the ones who were in the buildings, planes, and the heroes who were trying to rescue those who were inside. This is a hard day for our nation, especially for the many who lost - [Jesus' Baptism (John 1:29-34)](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2021/09/06/jesus-baptism/) - This week we are going to study through John 1:29-34 this passage covers Jesus' Baptism. Study through John, baptism, what prevents you from being baptized - [Called (John 1:35-42)](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2021/09/19/called/) - This is a study of John 1:35-42, this passage talks about Jesus called the first disciples. Study through John 1:35-42, Bible study Jesus calling his disciples - [Water into wine (John 2:1-12)](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2021/10/03/water-into-wine/) - This week we are going to study John 2:1-12, this is where Jesus first recorded miracle happens turning water into wine, Bible study, study through John 2:1-12, - [Our temple cleaned (John 2:13-25)](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2021/10/10/our-temple-cleaned/) - This week we are going to study John 2:13-25. In this passage, Jesus cleans the temple of corruption John, Study through John, Our temple cleaned, temple, Jesus - [Born of the Spirit (John 3:1-15)](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2021/10/16/born-of-the-spirit-john-31-15/) - This week we are going to study John 3:1-15 In this passage, Nicodemus comes to Jesus and Jesus tells Him how to be Born of the Spirit Bible study Study of John - [Light into the darkness (John 3:16-21)](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2021/10/24/light-into-the-darkness-john-316-21/) - Light into the Darkness This week we are going to study John 3:16-21 This passage has a very famous Bible verse in it but I rarely hear the other verses discuss - [He must increase, we must decrease (John 3:22-36)](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2021/10/31/he-must-increase-we-must-decrease/) - We are going to study John 3:22-36. John exalts Christ telling his disciples that He must increase and I must decrease. So He must increase, we must decrease. - [The Samaritan Harvest (John‬ ‭4:27-42)](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2021/11/16/the-samaritan-harvest/) - This week we are going to study ‭‭John‬ ‭4:27-42‬. In this passage, Jesus reaps the Samaritan harvest using the Samaritan woman to call many to Him. - [Thirst no more (John 4:1-26)](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2021/11/07/thirst-no-more-john-41-26/) - Thirst no more, This week we are going to study John 4 1-26. This passage is about Jesus and the Samaritan women at the well talking about living water. - [Rejoice and Be Thankful](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2021/11/21/rejoice-and-be-thankful/) - Our Thanksgiving vlog and a reminder to thank God for all He has done for us no matter what season of our lives we are in. Rejoice and Be thankful - [He is waiting (Study of John 4:43-54)](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2021/11/28/he-is-waiting-study-of-john-443-54/) - This week we are studying John 4 43-54 where Jesus heals the official son and their entire family believes because of it. (Study of John 4:43-54) - [The Family of Jesus](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2021/12/05/the-family-of-jesus/) - This week we are celebrating Christmas. So this week we are going to start by studying the family of Jesus. - [Great News for everyone (Luke 2:8-21)](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2021/12/12/great-news-for-everyone/) - This week we are going to study Luke 2:8-21, where the shepherds are records visiting Jesus because the angels came and told them the great news for everyone. - [Our Heavenly Family](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2021/06/20/our-heavenly-family/) - Cas Medlin, Christian Blog, Christian message, fathers day,This week I want to start off with some verses from God’s word, “I mean that the heir, as long as he is a child, is no different from a slave, though he is the owner of everything, but he is under guardians and managers until the date set by his father. In the same - - [Be Ready!](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2021/06/27/be-ready/) - Christian Blog, Blog, Cas Medlin- This week I want to start off with some verses from God’s word, ““For it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted to them his property. To one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one, to each according to his ability. Then he went - [Dry or Spirit](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2021/07/05/dry-or-spirit/) - This week I want to start off with some verses from God’s words, “The hand of the Lord was upon me, and he brought me out in the Spirit of the Lord and set me down in the middle of the valley; it was full of bones. And he led me around among them, and - [Another with us](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2021/07/11/another-with-us/) - Christian, Cas Medlin, Christian blog- This week I want to start with some verses from God’s word, “But if not, be it known to you, O king, that we will not serve your gods or worship the golden image that you have set up.” Then Nebuchadnezzar was filled with fury, and the expression of his face was changed against Shadrach, - [To all the earth](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2021/07/18/to-all-the-earth/) - Christian blog, Cas Medlin, the great commission- This week I want to start off with some verses from God’s word, “These twelve Jesus sent out, instructing them, “Go nowhere among the Gentiles and enter no town of the Samaritans, but go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. And proclaim as you go, saying, ‘The kingdom of heaven is - [Broken](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2021/07/25/broken/) - Christian blog- When we look around we are likely to all feel that the world is broken, but none of us know what a perfect world looks like. So where do we get this inherent knowledge that there is something wrong with the world and with us? The Bible says in Romans‬ ‭8:22-23, “For we know that - [Spirit instead of law](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2021/08/02/spirit-instead-of-law/) - This week I want to start off with some verses from God’s word John‬ ‭8:31-47. In these verses Jesus is talking to the Jews. Spirit instead of law - [Can you trust the Bible](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2021/08/09/can-you-trust-the-bible/) - This week we are going to show you evidence that the Bible is true. So many people think that the Bible is unreliable. Can you trust the Bible - [The story behind the blog and the future of the blog](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2021/08/16/the-story-behind-the-blog-and-the-future-of-the-blog/) - The story behind the blog and the future of the blog - Biblical Encouragement - [Ladder from Heaven (John 1:43-51)](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2021/09/26/ladder-from-heaven/) - In this blog, we study John 1:43-51, this passage Jesus calls Nathanael and Philip Where Jesus shows them He is a ladder from Heaven. Study through John 1:42-51 - [Equipped before the battle](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2021/06/13/equipped-before-the-battle/) - Cas Medlin, Christian blog, Christian, - This week I want to start off with some verses from God’s word, “Now Jericho was shut up inside and outside because of the people of Israel. None went out, and none came in. And the Lord said to Joshua, “See, I have given Jericho into your hand, with its king and mighty men of - [Is it your time](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2021/06/06/is-it-your-time/) - - This week I want to start off with some verses from God’s word, “Now an angel of the Lord said to Philip, “Rise and go toward the south to the road that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.” This is a desert place. And he rose and went. And there was an Ethiopian, a eunuch, - [Not how we expect](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2021/05/30/not-how-we-expect/) - This week I want to start off with some verses from God’s word,““There he came to a cave and lodged in it. And behold, the word of the Lord came to him, and he said to him, “What are you doing here, Elijah?” He said, “I have been very jealous for the Lord, the God - [The gift of the Spirit](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2021/05/23/the-gift-of-the-spirit/) - Pentecost, Holy Spirit, christian blog, Cas Medlin, WBE, Christian, - Today is Pentecost, the day that the Holy Spirit was poured out on the apostles and then on many Christians. Now let’s start off with some verses from God’s word, “When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all together in one place. And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing - [Prompting of the Spirit](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2021/05/16/prompting-of-the-spirit/) - christian blog, Cas Medlin, WBE, Christian- Next week is Pentecost when the Holy Spirit was given to the disciples, so this week I want to talk to you about the Holy Spirit in preparation for next Sunday. So let’s start off with some verses from God’s word, “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For - [Power of Input](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2021/05/10/power-of-input/) - WBE, Christian Blog, Christian, Cas Medlin- This week I want to start off with some verses from God’s word, “If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. For you have - [Choose Him every moment](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2021/05/02/choose-him-every-moment/) - This week I want to start off with some verses from God’s word, “But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh, for these are opposed to - [None worthy without Him](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2021/04/25/none-worthy-without-him/) - cas medlin, weekly biblical encouragement, christian blog,- This week I want to start off with some verses from God’s word, “From Mount Hor they set out by the way to the Red Sea, to go around the land of Edom. And the people became impatient on the way. And the people spoke against God and against Moses, “Why have you brought us - [In Tune](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2021/04/18/in-tune/) - Christian blog, Christian, Cas Medlin,-- This week I want to start off with some verses from God’s word, “After we were brought safely through, we then learned that the island was called Malta. The native people showed us unusual kindness, for they kindled a fire and welcomed us all, because it had begun to rain and was cold. When Paul - [Here and Now](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2021/04/11/here-and-now/) - , Christian blog, Christian, Cas Medlin,- This week I want to start off with some verses from God’s word, “But now I am coming to you, and these things I speak in the world, that they may have my joy fulfilled in themselves. I have given them your word, and the world has hated them because they are not of the - [Alive and moving today](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2021/04/04/alive-and-moving-today/) - Easter, Risen, Alive and moving today, Christian blog, Christian, Cas Medlin,- This week I want to start off with some verses from God’s word, “But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they went to the tomb, taking the spices they had prepared. And they found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they went in they did not find the - [Your choice](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2021/04/02/your-choice/) - Good Friday, cross, crucifixion, Jesus died for you, your choice, Christian blog, Christian, Cas Medlin,-Today I want to start off with some verses from God’s word, “Two others, who were criminals, were led away to be put to death with Him. And when they came to the place that is called The Skull, there they crucified Him, and the criminals, one on His right and one on His left. - [Palm Sunday](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2021/03/28/palm-sunday/) - Palm Sunday, Holy week, Christian blog, Christian, Cas Medlin,- This week I want to start off with some verses from God’s word, “Now when they drew near to Jerusalem and came to Bethphage, to the Mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples, saying to them, “Go into the village in front of you, and immediately you will find a donkey tied, and a - [Miracles we miss](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2021/03/21/miracles-we-miss/) - Miracles we miss, Jesus walks on water, real life teleportation, Jesus teleporting, teleportation, Christian blog, Christian, Cas Medlin, - This week I want to start off with some verses, “When evening came, His disciples went down to the sea, got into a boat, and started across the sea to Capernaum. It was now dark, and Jesus had not yet come to them. The sea became rough because a strong wind was blowing. When they - [Jesus cures hopelessness](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2021/03/14/jesus-cures-hopelessness/) - Christian blog, Christian, Cas Medlin, Jesus Cures hopelessness, hope, hopeless, hopelessness- Since this pandemic started there seems to be this feeling of hopelessness, because we see all that is going on through the distorted eyes of the media. The media is not covering all the good just the bad and if all the interaction we have with the outside world is through the view of the - [Our Purpose](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2021/03/08/our-purpose/) - - This week I want to start off with some verses, “Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. And when they saw him they worshiped him, but some doubted. And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to - [What is the fruit of your root?](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2020/10/18/what-is-the-fruit-of-your-root/) - Weekly Christian blog, Christian blog, Christian, Cas Medlin, What is the fruit of your root,- This week I want to start off with some verses, “For no good tree bears bad fruit, nor again does a bad tree bear good fruit, for each tree is known by its own fruit. For figs are not gathered from thornbushes, nor are grapes picked from a bramble bush. The good person out of - [God called us to love all](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2020/10/25/god-called-us-to-love-all/) - Weekly Christian blog, Christian blog, Christian, Cas Medlin, God called us to love all, Luke 10 25 37, - This week I want to start off with some verses, And behold, a lawyer stood up to put him to the test, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” He said to him, “What is written in the Law? How do you read it?” And he answered, “You shall love the Lord - [The storm of the Spirit](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2020/11/01/the-storm-of-the-spirit/) - Weekly Christian blog, Christian blog, Christian, Cas Medlin, The storm of the Spirit, Romans 15 13, - This week I want to start off with a verse, May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. Romans 15:13, This week at my house, tropical storm Zeta came through, we had a power outage - [Does your life have salt](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2020/11/08/does-your-life-have-salt/) - Weekly Christian blog, Christian blog, Christian, Cas Medlin, Does your life have salt, Luke 14 34 35, - This week I want to start off with some verses, “Salt is good, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is of no use either for the soil or for the manure pile. It is thrown away. He who has ears to hear, let him hear.” ‭‭Luke‬ ‭14:34-35‬ - [Do you have a river of living water](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2020/11/15/do-you-have-a-river-of-living-water/) - Weekly Christian blog, Christian blog, Christian, Cas Medlin, Do you have a river of living water, John 7 37 39, Come to know Jesus, gospel,- This week I want to start off with some verses, “On the last day of the feast, the great day, Jesus stood up and cried out, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, ‘Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.’” - [Give thanks to your Heavenly Father](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2020/11/26/give-thanks-to-your-heavenly-father/) - Weekly Christian blog, Christian blog, Christian, Cas Medlin, Give thanks to your Heavenly Father, Psalms 106 1, - This week is going to be a little different, I want to remind you that the pilgrims had the first thanksgiving as a thanks to God for bringing them to America and giving them such a successful harvest. I think this has similarities to the Passover in several ways, first where God told them to - [No longer slaves to sin](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2020/11/30/no-longer-slaves-to-sin/) - Weekly Christian blog, Christian blog, Christian, Cas Medlin, ‭‭No longer slaves to sin, John‬ ‭8:34,‬- This week I want to start off with a verse, “Jesus answered them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, everyone who practices sin is a slave to sin.” ‭‭John‬ ‭8:34‬ ‭In this verse Jesus says that anyone who practices sin is a slave to it and according to Romans 3:23 we have all sinned and - [Seeing the needs](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2020/12/07/seeing-the-needs/) - Weekly Christian blog, Christian blog, Christian, Cas Medlin, Seeing the needs, Hebrews 10 25,- This week I want to start off with some verses, “And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.” ‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭10:25. Some - [Greatest Celebration](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2020/12/14/greatest-celebration/) - Weekly Christian blog, Christian blog, Christian, Cas Medlin, Greatest Celebration, Luke 2 20, - This week I want to start off with some verses, “And going into the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh.” ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭2:11‬; “And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all - [Celebrating Jesus](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2020/12/25/celebrating-jesus/) - Weekly Christian blog, Christian blog, Christian, Cas Medlin, Celebrating Jesus, Luke 2 1 7,- This week I want to start off with some verses, “In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration when Quirinius was governor of Syria. And all went to be registered, each to his own town. And Joseph also went up from - [Are you His Hands and feet?](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2020/12/28/are-you-his-hands-and-feet/) - Weekly Christian blog, Christian blog, Christian, Cas Medlin, Are you his hands and feet, Matthew 9 9 13- This week I want to start off with some verses, “As Jesus passed on from there, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax booth, and he said to him, “Follow me.” And he rose and followed him. And as Jesus reclined at a table in the house, behold, many tax collectors and - [Turning walls into doors](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2021/01/04/turning-walls-into-doors/) - Weekly Christian blog, Christian blog, Christian, Cas Medlin, Turning walls into doors, Luke 8:49-56, - This week I want to start off with some verses, “While he was still speaking, someone from the ruler’s house came and said, “Your daughter is dead; do not trouble the Teacher any more.” But Jesus on hearing this answered him, “Do not fear; only believe, and she will be well.” And when he came - [Nothing without love](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2021/01/10/nothing-without-love/) - Weekly Christian blog, Christian blog, Christian, Cas Medlin, Nothing without love,1 Corinthians‬ ‭13:1-3, -This week I want to start off with some verses, “If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as - [The power of looking back](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2021/01/17/the-power-of-looking-back/) - Weekly Christian blog, Christian blog, Christian, Cas Medlin, Power of looking back, Luke 24 13 35- This week we are going to discuss the power of looking back. So let’s start off with some verses, 'That very day two of them were going to a village named Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem, and they were talking with each other about all these things that had happened. While they were talking - [Change in direction](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2021/01/25/change-in-direction/) - Weekly Christian blog, Christian blog, Christian, Cas Medlin, Change in direction, Acts 28 16 20, - [Light or dark](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2021/02/01/light-or-dark/) - Weekly Christian blog, Christian blog, Christian, Cas Medlin, Light or Dark, Luke 11 33 36, you are either in the light or in the dark,- This week I want to start off with some verses, ““No one after lighting a lamp puts it in a cellar or under a basket, but on a stand, so that those who enter may see the light. Your eye is the lamp of your body. When your eye is healthy, your whole body is - [Storm Calmer](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2021/02/08/storm-calmer/) - Weekly Christian blog, Christian blog, Christian, Cas Medlin, Storm Calmer, Matthew 14 26 33, Jesus claims storms, Jesus is a storm calmer - This week I want to start off with some verses, “But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified, and said, “It is a ghost!” and they cried out in fear. But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid.” And Peter answered him, - [The Relationship you were made for](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2021/02/14/the-relationship-you-were-made-for/) - Weekly Christian blog, Christian blog, Christian, Cas Medlin, Relationships, Valentines days, Relationship with God, Relationship with Jesus, - This week I want to start off with some verse,“In this is love, not that we have loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins. Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. No one has ever seen God; if - [Seeking Revival](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2021/02/21/seeking-revival/) - Weekly Christian blog, Christian blog, Christian, Cas Medlin, Seeking Revival, Revival is coming, Revival, ‭‭Acts‬ ‭20:35,- This week I want to start off with some verses, “In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ ”” ‭‭Acts‬ ‭20:35 ‬ This - [Daily Battles](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2021/02/28/daily-battles/) - Christian blog, Christian, Cas Medlin, Daily Battles, God is victories, God has won the war, war is won but the battles still rages on, - This week I want to start off with some verses, “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the - [Our limitless God](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2020/10/11/our-limitless-god/) - This week I want to start off with some verses, He went away from there and came to his hometown, and his disciples followed him. And on the Sabbath he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were astonished, saying, “Where did this man get these things? What is the wisdom - [A cultural river](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2020/10/04/a-cultural-river/) - This week I want to start off with some verses, But now I am coming to you, and these things I speak in the world, that they may have my joy fulfilled in themselves. I have given them your word, and the world has hated them because they are not of the world, just as - [Prayer can open jail cells, what will your prayer do](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2020/09/27/prayer-can-open-jail-cells-what-will-your-prayer-do/) - This week I want to start off with some verses, Now when Herod was about to bring him out, on that very night, Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains, and sentries before the door were guarding the prison. And behold, an angel of the Lord stood next to him, and a - [He can use even the bad days](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2020/09/20/he-can-use-even-the-bad-days/) - This week I want to start off with some verses, Now when it was day, they did not recognize the land, but they noticed a bay with a beach, on which they planned if possible to run the ship ashore. So they cast off the anchors and left them in the sea, at the same - [Are you spiritually blind](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2020/09/13/are-you-spiritually-blind/) - This week I want to start off with some verses, But Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest and asked him for letters to the synagogues at Damascus, so that if he found any belonging to the Way, men or women, he might bring them - [Jesus asked Do you love Me](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2020/09/06/jesus-asked-do-you-love-me/) - This week I want to start off with some verses, When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.” He said to him, “Feed my lambs.” He said to him a - [Pointing to Jesus](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2020/08/30/pointing-to-jesus/) - This week I want to start off with some verses, 'Now Peter and John were going up to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour. And a man lame from birth was being carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple that is called the Beautiful Gate to ask - [Turn your chains into blessings](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2020/08/23/chains-to-blessings/) - This week I want to start off with some verses, About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them, and suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken. And immediately all the doors were opened, and everyone’s bonds - [What ladder are you climbing?](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2020/08/16/what-ladder-are-you-climbing/) - This week I want to start off with some verses, we who are strong have an obligation to bear with the failings of the weak, and not to please ourselves. Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, to build him up. For Christ did not please himself, but as it is written, - [Ambassadors for Christ](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2020/08/08/ambassadors-for-christ/) - This week I want to start off with some verses, So from now on we regard no one from a worldly point of view. Though we once regarded Christ in this way, we do so no longer. Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is - [Who is your foundation](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2020/08/02/who-is-your-foundation/) - This week I want to start off with some verses, Jesus is “ ‘the stone you builders rejected, which has become the cornerstone.’ Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.” Acts 4:11‭-‬12 This year, for most of us, it - [Seeking Jesus for the right reason](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2020/07/27/seeking-jesus-for-the-right-reason/) - This week I want to start off with some verses, Now when Jesus heard this, he withdrew from there in a boat to a desolate place by himself. But when the crowds heard it, they followed him on foot from the towns. When he went ashore he saw a great crowd, and he had compassion - [Where does your faith lie](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2020/05/24/where-does-your-faith-lie/) - [Mimic Him](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2020/05/17/mimic-him/) - This week I am going to change things up a little. I want you to imagine that it was a couple of months before the pandemic. Some of your friends invited you to go and do something that you had never done before or that you hadn't done in a while. Let's just say it - [Return to the Lord He is calling you](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2020/05/10/return-to-the-lord-he-is-calling-you/) - This week I want to start off with some verses, In the eighth month, in the second year of Darius, the word of the Lord came to the prophet Zechariah, the son of Berechiah, son of Iddo, saying, “The Lord was very angry with your fathers. Therefore say to them, Thus declares the Lord of - [We are paralyzed without faith](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2020/05/03/we-are-paralyzed-without-faith/) - This week I want to start off with some verses, When he had entered Capernaum, a centurion came forward to him, appealing to him, “Lord, my servant is lying paralyzed at home, suffering terribly.” And he said to him, “I will come and heal him.” But the centurion replied, “Lord, I am not worthy to - [Faith over action](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2020/04/26/faith-over-action/) - This week I want to start off with some verses, From Mount Hor they set out by the way to the Red Sea, to go around the land of Edom. And the people became impatient on the way. And the people spoke against God and against Moses, “Why have you brought us up out of - [He wants to dwell in your heart](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2020/04/20/he-wants-to-dwell-in-your-heart/) - This week I want to start off with some verses, Remember, O Lord , in David’s favor, all the hardships he endured, how he swore to the Lord and vowed to the Mighty One of Jacob, “I will not enter my house or get into my bed, I will not give sleep to my eyes - [Seek Him this Easter](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2020/04/13/seek-him-this-easter/) - Happy Easter everyone, This week I want to start off with a verse, Now after the Sabbath, toward the dawn of the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. And behold, there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and - [He is waiting for you](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2020/04/11/he-is-waiting-for-you/) - This week let's start off with some verses, Two others, who were criminals, were led away to be put to death with him. And when they came to the place that is called The Skull, there they crucified him, and the criminals, one on his right and one on his left. And Jesus said, "Father, - [The True Lamb of Passover](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2020/04/10/the-true-lamb-of-passover/) - I am going to start off with some verses, Now on the first day of Unleavened Bread the disciples came to Jesus, saying, "Where will you have us prepare for you to eat the Passover?" He said, "Go into the city to a certain man and say to him, 'The Teacher says, My time is - [Who is Jesus to you](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2020/04/06/who-is-jesus-to-you/) - This week I want to start off with some verses, And when he had said these things, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. When he drew near to Bethphage, at the mount that is called Olivet, he sent two of the disciples, saying, "Go into the village in front of you, where on - [Wake up and look up Jesus is calling](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2020/03/30/wake-up-and-look-up-jesus-is-calling/) - This week, I want to start off with a verse, "In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration when Quirinius was governor of Syria. And all went to be registered, each to his own town." Luke 2:1‭-‬3 2000 years ago Caesar - [No Matter what happens he will be with us](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2020/03/22/no-matter-what-happens-he-will-be-with-us/) - This week I want to start off with these verses “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do - [Be still](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2020/03/16/be-still/) - This past week President Trump declared today a national day of prayer. We definitely need to pray with everything that is going on. Many of us are staying at home if we can to avoid getting sick and to keep others from getting sick. Even though we are at home we are still doing stuff - [His plan](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2020/03/09/his-plan/) - This week let's start off with some verses, "Seek the Lord while he may be found; call upon him while he is near; let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the Lord , that he may have compassion on him, and to our God, for he - [His Provision for today's world](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2020/03/02/his-provision-for-todays-world/) - Let's start off with a verse this week, You are a hiding place for me; you preserve me from trouble; you surround me with shouts of deliverance. Selah Psalms 32:7 This is a verse by David, it was probably written when David was being chased by Saul. He was sacred for his life and he - [The Same Spirit](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2020/02/24/the-same-spirit/) - Let's start off with some verses, "Then Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the midst of his brothers. And the Spirit of the Lord rushed upon David from that day forward. And Samuel rose up and went to Ramah."Now the Spirit of the Lord departed from Saul, and a harmful spirit - [His Image](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2020/02/17/his-image/) - This week let's start off with some verses,"Is it lawful for us to give tribute to Caesar, or not?" But He perceived their craftiness, and said to them, "Show me a denarius. Whose likeness and inscription does it have?" They said, "Caesar's." He said to them, "Then render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, - [What is truth?](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2020/02/10/what-is-truth/) - In today's world there is so much information being thrown at you. What is truth? Is truth what we hear from the news or somewhere else. We all have started to question everything we see and hear. Sometimes we start to ask ourselves what is true and what is fake. Jesus said to him, "I - [He wants all of us](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2020/02/03/he-wants-all-of-us-2/) - This week I want to talk about a feature that nearly every computer has, where you can tell a certain operating system like windows or mac. They have partial access to your storage but not to all of it. This is helpful because you can have multiple operating systems. For those of you who have - [Sinking ship](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2020/01/26/sinking-ship/) - Imagine with me that your job on a ship is to polish the ship. One day your ship is sinking slowly, would you continue polish the ship? There is no right answer to this question. If you answered you would continue to polish the ship then you would be doing your duties. If you answered - [A useful vessel](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2020/01/20/a-useful-vessel/) - This week let's start off with the verses where David was anointed King of Israel. "And he sent and brought him in. Now he was ruddy and had beautiful eyes and was handsome. And the Lord said, "Arise, anoint him, for this is he." Then Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in - [A united church](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2020/01/13/a-united-church/) - Like we talked about last week, we as a church have become too complacent because, it has been close to 2000 years since people have walked with Jesus. We would rather stay in four walls and fight about whether we should listen to contemporary music or hymns, read the King James or all the other - [The Eternal flame](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2020/01/06/the-eternal-flame/) - Imagine that your friend found a cure for cancer. It could be cured for free to you and everyone. Now imagine again that everyone in the whole world had cancer but your friend had died to find the cure. Would you not want the whole world to know there was a cure? But the first - [Happy New Year](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2019/12/28/happy-new-year/) - This week we are going to start off with a verse, Now Elijah the Tishbite, of Tishbe in Gilead, said to Ahab, "As the Lord , the God of Israel, lives, before whom I stand, there shall be neither dew nor rain these years, except by my word." And the word of the Lord came - [Christmas](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2019/12/25/christmas/) - This season is a time when emotions are high and people are more loving. But for some people there are emotions of sadness for loved ones who have gone before them. And it has been like this since the first Christmas, now we are going to read a verse,"Then Herod, when he saw that he - [John the Baptist](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2019/12/15/john-the-baptist/) - This week I want to start off with a verse. But the angel said to him, "Do not be afraid, Zechariah, for your prayer has been heard, and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall call his name John. And you will have joy and gladness, and many will rejoice at - [Frozen 2 from a Christian perspective](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2019/12/09/frozen-2-from-a-christian-perspective-2/) - This week were going to talk about Frozen 2 the movie so If you haven't seen it and you want to see it don't read this. So the part I want to start off with is when Elsa evacuated Arendelle. If you're reading this I am assuming that you have seen the movie so remember - [Season of giving](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2019/12/02/season-of-giving/) - This Tuesday is national giving Tuesday. Let's start off with a verse "For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and - [Giving thanks to God](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2019/11/25/giving-thanks-to-god/) - This week I want to start off with a verse O give thanks unto the Lord ; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. O give thanks unto the God of gods: for his mercy endureth for ever. O give thanks to the Lord of lords: for his mercy endureth for ever. - [Cross shaped hole in your heart](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2019/11/17/cross-shaped-hole-in-your-heart/) - This week I want to start off with a verse,"So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them." Genesis 1:27 God created us in his image so we could have a friendship with Him. He created us to long for a friendship - [Friendship](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2019/11/11/friendship/) - This week I want to start off with a verse, "Make no friendship with a man given to anger, nor go with a wrathful man, lest you learn his ways and entangle yourself in a snare." Proverbs 22:24‭-‬25 This Bible verse is not saying if your boss or teacher gets mad that you quit or - [Facing persecution](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2019/11/10/facing-persecution/) - This week I want to start off with a passage of scripture "If the world hates you, know that it has hated me before it hated you. If you were of the world, the world would love you as its own; but because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of - [difference between knowing and knowing](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2019/11/10/difference-between-knowing-and-knowing/) - This week I want to talk about the difference between knowing and knowing. The first knowing is the way you know a friend. The other knowing is the way you know your parent, brother, sister or the closest person to you. Now, let's apply that to our relationship with Jesus Christ. Do you know Him - [Being in the world not of the world](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2019/11/10/being-in-the-world-not-of-the-world/) - This week I want to talk about being in the world without being conformed to the world. Here is this week's verse For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus - [Where shall we worship](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2019/11/10/where-shall-we-worship/) - This week I want to start off with a verse John 4:19-24, The woman saith unto him, Sir, I perceive that thou art a prophet. Our fathers worshipped in this mountain; and ye say, that in Jerusalem is the place where men ought to worship. Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, - [Christian Joy](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2019/11/10/christian-joy/) - This week I want to start off with a verse; But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear: 1 Peter 3:15. It says to be prepared to give - [Recognizing Jesus](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2019/11/10/recognizing-jesus/) - This week I want to talk about right after Jesus rose from the grave. He appeared to two of His followers, one named Cleapus and the other was not named. They were walking away from Jerusalem when Jesus appeared to them, but they did not recognize Jesus. As they were walking along He told them - [Sin cycle](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2019/11/10/sin-cycle/) - I'm going to start off with a verse, Now the Lord had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father's house, unto a land that I will shew thee: Genesis 12:1. This verse is about Abram better known as Abarham. This verse called Abraham out of - [National read a book day](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2019/11/10/national-read-a-book-day/) - This week we are going to talk about reading your Bible. Because Sep. 6 is national read a book day. You probably never knew that, if you did just say yes in the comment section below. As you may or may not know the Bible is broken into 66 individual books. For this national read - [Serving through the gospel](https://www.biblicalencouragement.org/2019/11/10/serving-through-the-gospel/) - ​This week I want to talk about the gospel through serving. 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