The Scripture readings are Genesis 4:1-15; Ephesians 2:1-10; and Luke 18:9-14.

You have been raised from your deadness in sin to be living men who walk in the love for both God and your neighbor that He created you to have. God has made you His ‘workmanship,’ His work of art, shining His light in a dark, evil, lonely world.

The Scripture readings are Ezra 3:8-11; Romans 9:30-10:4; and Luke 19:41-48.

Jesus’ visitation delivers you to the new, true Jerusalem (Heb. 12:22-24) where God dwells with you and your enemies cannot touch you. In this tower, the only danger, the only threat you face is if you would leave its protection (Ps. 48:12-14).

The Scripture readings are 2 Samuel 22:26-34; 1 Corinthians 10:6-13; and Luke 16:1-13.

Christ is returning to bring you to the new creation. The end of the ages and the resurrection of the body is the ultimate escape from temptation. So, press on in your fight against temptation and sin.