church of Christ at Cloud 9

We learn much from the Apostle Paul.  He wrote in Philippians 3:17 “Brethren, join in following my example, and note those who so walk, as you have us for a pattern.”  You and I are not the apostle Paul.  He had a special role that Jesus chose for him.  Remember he was met by Jesus […]

In the Sermon on the Mount in the book of Matthew, Jesus gave teachings that were different from the commonly held teachings of His day.  For example, Jesus taught in Matthew 5:21-22 “You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not murder, and whoever murders will be in danger of […]

Every one of us experiences trials and tribulations in life.  If the tribulations are severe, you may ask “Why me?”  Why am I given this trial; why am I going through this troublesome time?  Let me suggest several reasons trials may come upon you. First, you may experience trials because of poor decisions that you […]

There have been wicked people on the earth for many, many years.  Men were wicked before the flood.  Genesis 6:5 “Then the Lord saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every intent of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.”  Throughout history, men have been wicked.  Does […]

Have you ever been in total darkness?  If you are in a dark room or outside at night, there is usually some faint light from a source such as the stars.  Perhaps you have been in a deep cave that no light enters.  It can be rather scary to be without light because you need […]

Most of us like to eat.  We also like to have food that has a good flavor.  Maybe that is sweet or sour, salty or savory.  Maybe you like it roasted or barbequed.  Maybe you like it with tasty sauce or hot and spicy.  When Rebekah prepared food for Isaac, she made it savory, just […]

Before you were a Christian, you were alienated and an enemy of God because of sin. Now you have been reconciled to God through the sacrifice of Jesus.  Colossians 1:21-22 “And you, who once were alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now He has reconciled in the body of His flesh […]

You have accepted the gospel of Jesus and learned many things about Jesus, God the Father, their ways, and their promises from the Holy Scriptures.  You must continue in the things you have learned.  The apostle Paul gave the following instruction to Timothy, his son in the faith.  2 Timothy 3:14-17 “But you must continue […]

In Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, He gave what is known as the beatitudes, recorded in Matthew 5:3-12.  They are called beatitudes because they are attitudes that followers of Jesus should “be” or have.  Jesus says that individuals are “blessed” or “happy” if they have these attitudes or characteristics.  Jesus was teaching His disciples and […]

There is much strife in the world today.  There is strife between nations, strife between political parties, strife between co-workers, strife in marriages between husband and wife, strife between parents and children, and even strife in some churches.   The works of the flesh are described in Galatians 5:19-21 “Now the works of the flesh are […]