by Rob Taylor | Jan 1, 2009 | Challenges
Galatians 6:2 – Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. We find in the Scriptures that there are eleven different words that are translated by our one English word “burden.” This means that there are different kinds of burdens...
by Rob Taylor | Jan 1, 2009 | Challenges
2 Corinthians 1:3-4 – Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we...
by Rob Taylor | Jan 1, 2009 | Challenges
1 Peter 3:15 – But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear. The idea here is not necessarily for you to justify a theological position, but...
by Rob Taylor | Jan 1, 2009 | Challenges
Isaiah 35:3-4 – Strengthen the weak hands, And make firm the feeble knees. Say to those who are fearful-hearted, “Be strong, do not fear! Behold, your God will come with vengeance, With the recompense of God; He will come and save you.” Just as Aaron and Hur...
by Rob Taylor | Jan 1, 2009 | Challenges
Nehemiah 8:10 – “…Do not sorrow, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.” When Nehemiah came to rebuild the walls of the temple in Jerusalem, it was not the first time this had been attempted. Ezra had successfully rebuilt the temple but whenever Ezra...
by Rob Taylor | Jan 1, 2009 | Challenges
2 Timothy 1:6 – Therefore I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands. Paul says to young Timothy, “You have a gift my son, you have a godly heritage, now get out there and use your gift.” Notice, Paul...
