On Being Joined to the Living (1/30/2022)
First of a two-part study of Ecclesiastes 9:4-5 “But for him who is joined to all the living there is hope, for a living dog is better...
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Joe Norton
Jan 23, 20221 min read
Enduring Temptation (1/23/2022)
“Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised...
Joe Norton
Jan 16, 20221 min read
Avoiding Wrong Impressions
“I have raised my hand to the Lord, God Most, the Possessor of heaven and earth, that I will take nothing, from a thread to a sandal...
Joe Norton
Jan 10, 20221 min read
Significant Choices (1/9/2022)
“To do evil is like sport to a fool, But a man of understanding has wisdom” (Proverbs 10:23). Set in the context of religious behavior,...
Joe Norton
Jan 2, 20221 min read
On the Keeping of Vows (1/2/2022)
“But I will sacrifice to You With the voice of thanksgiving; I will pay what I have vowed. Salvation is of the Lord” (Jonah 2:9)....
Joe Norton
Dec 26, 20211 min read
Perseverance (12/26/2021)
“Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for...
Joe Norton
Dec 19, 20211 min read
A Blood-Bought Church (12/19/2021)
“For I have not shunned to declare to you the whole counsel of God. Therefore take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, among...
Joe Norton
Dec 12, 20211 min read
The Great Healer (12/12/2021)
“I said, ‘Lord, be merciful to me; Heal my soul, for I have sinned against you” (Psalm 41:4). Since the first pair sinned while basking...
Joe Norton
Dec 5, 20211 min read
Drawing Near to God (12/5/2021)
“For the law made nothing perfect; on the other hand, there is the bringing in of a better hope, through which we draw near to God”...
Joe Norton
Nov 27, 20211 min read
Grace and Redemption (11/28/2021)
“Being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus” (Romans 3:24). To be “justified” means to be...
Joe Norton
Nov 21, 20211 min read
Ivory Palaces (11/21/2021)
“All your garments are scented with myrrh and aloes and cassia, Out of the ivory palaces, by which they made you glad” (Psalm 45:8)....
Joe Norton
Nov 14, 20211 min read
Help in Time of Trouble (11/14/2021)
“Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ” (Galatians 6.2). When we “bear” the “burdens” of another person, we...
Joe Norton
Nov 7, 20211 min read
To Have God’s Approval (11/7/2021)
“For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, And His ears are open to their prayers; But the face of the Lord is against those who do...
Joe Norton
Oct 31, 20211 min read
The Peace of God (10/24/2021)
“...and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:7)....
Joe Norton
Oct 31, 20211 min read
The Father’s Will (10/31/2021)
“Father, if it is Your will, take this cup away from Me; nevertheless not My will, but Yours, be done” (Luke 22:42). There can be no...
Joe Norton
Oct 17, 20211 min read
Back to Bethel (10/17/2021)
“Then God said to Jacob, ‘Arise, go up to Bethel and dwell there; and make an altar there to God, who appeared to you when you fled from...
Joe Norton
Oct 10, 20211 min read
Godly Sorrow (10/10/2021)
“For godly sorrow produces repentance leading to salvation, not to be regretted: but the sorrow of the world produces death” (2...
Joe Norton
Oct 3, 20211 min read
Good Success (10/3/2021)
“This book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according...
Joe Norton
Sep 26, 20211 min read
The Sovereignty of God (9/26/2021)
Sixth and Final in a series of studies of 1 John 1:5-10 “If we say that we have not sinned, we make Him a liar, and His word is not in...
Joe Norton
Sep 19, 20211 min read
Promise of Cleansing (9/19/2021)
Fifth in a series of studies of 1 John 1:5-10 “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us...
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