Readings

This week has been the first of the radio broadcasts, an introductory study, making a case for studying the bible.  I cannot encourage you too strongly to know God's Word for yourself.  There is nothing like the accumulation of His Word in your heart and mind to deliver you from the viewpoints of the world, the flesh and the devil and to keep you walking in the light as He is in the light.
    Recently I read this, written over 500 years ago and I found it very instructive;
"The Scriptures show two manner of sacrifices acceptable to God.  The first is called a sacrifice of thanks or praise, and is when we teach and preach God's Word purely, when we hear and receive it with faith, when we acknowledge from our hearts for the unspeakable benefits which through it are laid before us and bestowed upon us in Christ, when we praise and glorify Him, etc.  "Thank the LORD, for He is gracious, because His mercy endures for ever."
      Secondly, when a sorrowful and troubled heart in all manner of temptation has his refuge in God, calls upon Him in a true and upright faith, seeks help of Him, and waits patiently upon Him.  "The sacrifice of God is a troubled spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, shall You not despise".  And again: "Call upon me in the time of need so I will deliver you , and you shall praise me.".
     Martin Luther (1483-1546)
    I hope you will listen to the bible study next week as we begin the book of John.  We will be emphasizing Jesus, Who He is and what He had done.  Join us Monday and Wednesday 8 in the morning and 9 in the evening, on WZLP 95.7 Loudonville or live streaming on www.WZLPradio.com
Each week's study will be archived on this website on Thursday following the study.
Blessings
Kelly