Chris Wall • Ezra 7
This passage points to the revival of God’s promises. Boy, do we need a revival regarding the promises of God. Coming back to the Scriptures and standing on them with passion, purpose, grace, love, and faithfulness is a key as we move into a changing culture. Many in our church have a strong desire to impact this world for Christ. When it comes to changing the world: “the most effective thing that you can do to change the world is to study the Bible, do the Bible, and teach the Bible. [1] The best thing we can do as followers of Christ in this world is to know the Word and live it out on a
daily basis. This is one of the key lessons in Ezra 7.
Chris Wall • Colossians 3:1-11 The final two chapters of Colossians, Paul gets really practical in applying the doctrine of the preeminence of Christ. As Christians, it is important not to just know the truth, but to actually live the truth. In fact, I would argue if there is not an inward heart change and desire to live out faith in Christ, close examination of knowing Christ would be wise.This passage begins with the practices Christians should “take off” because Christ has “put on” a new self in the believer. He then goes on to explain what these desires produce in the believer and unbeliever alike. The grip of sin produces anger, wrath, malice, slander, obscene talk and lying. Because of what Christ has done from the inside out, it is now possible for these things to be put off and we are able to live in this new self that is being renewed in theknowledge after the image of our Creator. Though this is only possible because of the heart surgery that has supernaturally taken place, the actions of a believer still matter. ...
A reluctant King.An underestimated boy.A nation unwilling to hear the heart of God. It's not a fairy tale or an ancient story of kingdoms long forgotten. It's the story of us. ...
What drives the decisions you make? Where is the trajectory of your life talking you? One step forward. Two steps back? Every choice draws you closer to God or sends you further down a more tragic path. Will you learn from His wisdom or suffer the mistakes and misfortunes of life on your own? Your next step can be a step toward glory. Discover how, during theWalk. ...
