strength – Three Minute Bible

November 18, 2023November 19, 2023

Ephesians 6:19-20 – Prayer List

Pray also for me, that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should.

Summary: Paul asks for the church at Ephesus to pray for him in specific ways. Today, Paul is with the Lord, but we can still pray in ways that honor his request.

October 9, 2023October 9, 2023

Ephesians 6:10c – The Strength of His Power

… and in the strength of his power.*

Summary: Paul has already told us to become strong in the Lord, enabling the power of the Lord God to fill us and overflow us. In this passage he points us to the source of the power, God.

October 7, 2023October 7, 2023

Ephesians 6:10b – Finding Gnomas

… be strong in the Lord

Summary: It turns out that the Greek text refers to two different kinds of strength in this passage. One is a word for becoming strong in the Lord, the other refers to the might and power of God.

June 3, 2023June 5, 2023

Ephesians 3:18a – Spiritual Potting Soil (Part II)

… may have power …

Summary: Roots are a metaphor for our relationship with God and his love for us. As we put down roots in love, we find the spiritual water and nutrients we need for life. More than that, we are strengthened with power.

August 22, 2020August 23, 2020

1 Peter 3:7 (c) — A Little Psychology

…as the weaker partner…

What was life like two thousand years ago? Was it much different than life was two hundred years ago? How is it different today?

Life in our world is defined by our electronic servants. “Alexa, turn up the thermostat.” “Alexa, play some music.” We can push a button and order everything from dinner to a new car and have it delivered to our home. If we need heavy lifting done, we can hire a contractor or use a power tool. The need for physical strength is less important than it has been in the past.

December 11, 2018December 10, 2018

The Horn of Salvation

Zechariah’s song is a rich source of prophecy. In these verses, he tells us God’s plan for the Messiah.

He has raised up a horn of salvation for us
in the house of his servant David
(as he said through his holy prophets of long ago),
salvation from our enemies
and from the hand of all who hate us—

Luke 1: 69-71

Strong’s Concordance has this to say about the Greek word for “horn”:

“since animals (esp. bulls) defend themselves with their horns, the horn with the Hebrews (and other nations) is a symbol of strength and courage, and used as such in a variety of phrases”