Still The Same Today

JANUARY 13, 2022
Daily Reading – Genesis 25-26 / Matthew 9:1-17

WHAT GOD HAS SAID:

Matthew 9:6 But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (then saith he to the sick of the palsy,) Arise, take up thy bed, and go unto thine house.

WHAT I HAVE SEEN:

    Such a simple statement from Jesus, yet still a struggle for many today. Jesus said He wanted them to know that He had the power to forgive sin on earth. Do you believe it?

     Many people act as though they believe God can forgive sin, but struggle with Him actually doing it in their lives. It is not that they do not believe He can, but they wonder if He did for them.

    Let me ask, why would Jesus come to a sin filled earth, shed His sinless blood on Calvary, be buried, raised from the dead, ascend back to heaven, sit down at the right hand of God, and then not forgive you? Wasn’t that the idea of his coming?

WHAT DO YOU SAY:

    What sin do you believe it is He cannot handle?
Will you believe?

Living In His Word Ministries

       “Getting people into the Word of God…
                               … and the Word of God into people.”

Dr. Franklin J. Senters Th.D.
Founder and Executive Director
Hebrews 2:12

Whosoever Will

JANUARY 12, 2022
Daily Reading – Genesis 24 / Matthew 8

WHAT GOD HAS SAID:

Matthew 8:11 And I say unto you, That many shall come from the east and west, and shall sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of heaven.

WHAT I HAVE SEEN:

   People love to feel special. To be recognized as chosen or elect. The Jews thought that way, as they in fact were God’s chosen people.

    However, in today’s verse we hear Jesus telling a gentile, he would sit in the Kingdom of Heaven. Not only him, but also many like him would get in, and many of the Jews would not.

    How great it is to know that in God’s eyes everyone is special. I like the phrase, “at the foot of the cross the ground is level.” What got the man in today’s passage into the Kingdom is the same thing that gets all people in. No matter the race, denomination, or gender, faith in Christ is the Key that opens the gates to heaven.

WHAT DO YOU SAY:

    How can you share that faith today?

Living In His Word Ministries

       “Getting people into the Word of God…
                               … and the Word of God into people.”

Dr. Franklin J. Senters Th.D.
Founder and Executive Director
Hebrews 2:12

Living In His Word Ministries

       “Getting people into the Word of God…
                               … and the Word of God into people.”

Dr. Franklin J. Senters Th.D.
Founder and Executive Director
Hebrews 2:12

Trust In God’s Care

JANUARY 10, 2022
Daily Reading – Genesis 18-20 / Matthew 6:16-34

WHAT GOD HAS SAID:

Matthew 6:26 Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?

WHAT I HAVE SEEN:

    Some have read this verse and feel they must do nothing. They read it as though God is going to supply, so I do not have to do anything. Read it again. God cares for the birds, but they still must look for, go, and retrieve the worms He has set out for them.

    Others read this and live like they do not believe it. They think they have done everything on their own. They forget who gave them oxygen and health.

    God loves and cares for us. Look at how He keeps all of nature in balance. This includes us.     

WHAT DO YOU SAY:

  How much more do you believe He cares for you
than birds?

Living In His Word Ministries

       “Getting people into the Word of God…
                               … and the Word of God into people.”

Dr. Franklin J. Senters Th.D.
Founder and Executive Director
Hebrews 2:12

It’s Special!

JANUARY 8 & 9, 2022
Daily Reading – Genesis 15-17 / Matthew 6:1-15
Daily Reading – No Reading on Sunday

WHAT GOD HAS SAID:

Matthew 6:9 After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.

WHAT I HAVE SEEN:

    “Hallowed be thy Name.” The term Hallowed is not one we use too often today. However, Hallowed is so important in this prayer. You see God’s name is special. Hallowed means set apart from all others, Holy, Sanctified, or Pure. It is not like Frank or George. It is Special.

    It says in the Ten Commandments in Exodus 20:7, “Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain; for the LORD will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain.” In essence He is saying, My Name is Special, treat it so.

   Sadly, today we all too often here people use Jesus, Oh God, or Christ, as part of comments that have nothing to do with Him.

WHAT DO YOU SAY:

How can we Hallow His name in our heart,
and help others do the same?

WHAT TO DO ON SUNDAY:

       “Getting people into the Word of God…
                               … and the Word of God into people.”

Dr. Franklin J. Senters Th.D.
Founder and Executive Director
Hebrews 2:12