John 6:34-45 (KJV) 38 For I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of him that sent me. 39 And this is the Father’s will which hath sent me, that of all which he…
Category: Metropolitan Gleanings
Insights and meditations for the thoughtful Christian life.
Who Killed Jesus?
John 10:17-18 (KJV) 17 Therefore doth my Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I might take it again. 18 No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to…
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Vengeance Belongs to God
1 Peter 2:20-24 (KJV) 21 …Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps: 22 Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth: 23 Who, when he was reviled, reviled not…
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The War Between Obedience & Rage (Which One Wins?)
Ephesians 2: 3 We also were employed in those works from the first in the desires of our flesh, and we were doing the will of our flesh and of our minds, and we were entirely children of rage, as…
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Unbelief, the Deadly Trap (in Your Mind & Heart)
Hebrews 7:12 Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God. Unbelief enters so easily into the human heart. It is a terminal sickness for which salvation through…
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How to Effectively Help Christians Who Are Persecuted
Rev 2:10 (KJV) 10 Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death,…
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When Doing Good Isn’t Good Enough
Revelation 2: 2 & 4 2 I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. I know that you cannot tolerate wicked people, that you have tested those who claim to be apostles but are not, and have found them…
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“Wealthy Place” : What the Bible Means (It’s Not About Money)
“Wealthy place” is a phrase that sparks a glint of joy in the eyes of many believers. The phrase comes from Psalms 66:11 & 12 (KJV), which says: 11 Thou broughtest us into the net; thou laidst affliction upon our loins.…
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When All Hell Breaks Loose (& Your Life Is on Fire)
Psalms 66:11 & 12 (KJV) 11 Thou broughtest us into the net; thou laidst affliction upon our loins. 12 Thou hast caused men to ride over our heads; we went through fire and through water: but thou broughtest us out…
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Understanding Why Life-Changing Adversity Strikes (& Changes You)
Psalms 66:11 & 12 (KJV) 11 Thou broughtest us into the net; thou laidst affliction upon our loins. 12 Thou hast caused men to ride over our heads; we went through fire and through water: but thou broughtest us out…
