Author Archives: Pastor Larry

Bible Study December 11, 2024 Mark 5:36 “But overhearing what they said, Jesus said to the ruler of the synagogue, “Do not fear, only believe.” Sometimes, Jesus says things that are best described as simply impossible. Simple to say but impossible to do. A ruler of the synagogue’s daughter has been declared dead, and JesusContinue reading “Bible Study”

Bible Study December 9, 2024 Matthew 8:26  “And he said to them, “Why are you afraid, O you of little faith?” Then he rose and rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was a great calm.” For a seasoned storm-chaser to fear for their life, the storm must be bad indeed. This was theContinue reading “Bible Study”

Bible Study December 7, 2024 Isaiah 26:3  “You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.” Peace is a fleeting thing in this life. Every day, we are faced with events and circumstances that attack the very notion that everything is right. Peace is here one momentContinue reading “Bible Study”

Isaiah 9:6-7 “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end, on the throneContinue reading “Bible Study”

Bible Study December 5, 2024 Isaiah 8:12-13  “Do not call conspiracy all that this people calls conspiracy, and do not fear what they fear, nor be in dread. But the Lord of hosts, him you shall honor as holy.  Let him be your fear, and let him be your dread.” The goal of the ChristianContinue reading “Bible Study”

Bible Study December 4, 2024 Psalm 112:6-8  “For the righteous will never be moved; he will be  remembered forever. He is not afraid of bad news; his heart is firm, trusting in the Lord. His heart is steady;  he will not be afraid, until he looks in triumph on his adversaries.” Psalm 112 can’t properlyContinue reading “Bible Study”

Bible Study December 3, 2024 Psalm 46:1-3  “God is our refuge and strength, a very-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth gives way, Though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling.’ As we passContinue reading “Bible Study”

Bible Study December 2, 2024 Normally I write these myself but I received these from Crosway and I thought I would share them during Advent 2024. Joshua 1:9 “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened; and do not be dismayed, for the  Lord your God is with you whereverContinue reading “Bible Study”

Bible Study November 29, 2024 2 Timothy 1:7 “For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” I was thinking about the term “Black Friday” as I woke up this morning. I thought I would do a search for the origination of the term. Here is a portionContinue reading “Bible Study”