Author: David and Robin Watters

Occupied With Christ

Occupied With Christ

Galatians 3:1-14 Review: Paul continues to defend his authority and his partnership with the apostles. Galatians 3:1 You foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? Before your very eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed as crucified. You foolish Galatians. Who has bewitched you? Paul is saying, “Come on guys! Use your brains. How could you be […]
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How to Overcome Prayerlessness

How to Overcome Prayerlessness

I don’t know about you, but through the years of my spiritual journey, consistency in my prayer life has been one of my biggest challenges.  I do pretty good to find the time / make the time for Bible reading and/or Bible study.  I am regularly involved in fellowship with other believers.  Giving of my […]
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The Weapon of Prayer

The Weapon of Prayer

When a general chooses the place from which he intends to strike his enemy, he pays most attention to those points that he thinks most important in the fight.  The place of private prayer is the key, the strategic position, where decisive victory is obtained. The Enemy also knows this strategic tool is the key […]
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(45) What Amazes Jesus

(45) What Amazes Jesus

The Preface: On our recent road trip, we stopped at a state park in the middle of Illinois farm country. The park was part of the Illinois river basin. It was incredible to see deep gorges and amazing scenery that you would have never guessed were there. We were amazed at God’s creation. But, this […]
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It is Not in Self

It is Not in Self

  “In me, that is, in my flesh, dwelleth no good thing.” —Rom. 7:18. What is your opinion of your old self? Do you truly repudiate it? Do you recognize and believe as Paul said in Rom 7:18 that “In me, that is, in my flesh, dwelling NO good thing?” Are you prepared to tell yourself […]
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Paul Confronts Peter

Paul Confronts Peter

Galatians 2:11-21 Paul Opposes Peter Review: Paul continues to defend his authority and his partnership with the apostles. Galatians 2:11-13 11 When Peter came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he was clearly in the wrong. 12 Before certain men came from James, he used to eat with the Gentiles. But when […]
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Paul Straightens Out the Apostles

Paul Straightens Out the Apostles

Galatians 2:1-10 – Paul Straightens Out the Apostles Review: Gal 1:1-5 Paul set the stage for why it is so astonishing that the Galatians walked away from the truth! Salvation is by faith in what Christ did on their behalf. Christ gave himself for their sins to rescue them from the present evil age. He […]
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(44) Out of the Treasure of Your Heart

(44) Out of the Treasure of Your Heart

The Preface: When you truly treasure another person, doing things for that person is not a chore. In a Godly marriage, when both spouses live for the sake of the other, it’s a beautiful thing. When the motivation for serving is because we treasure and adore the other person, serving them is easy! The same […]
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Pleased to Reveal Jesus in Me

Pleased to Reveal Jesus in Me

Review: Gal 1:1-5 Paul set the stage for why it is so astonishing that the Galatians walked away from the truth! Salvation is by faith in what Christ did on their behalf. Christ gave himself for their sins to rescue them from the present evil age. He did it not because of anything they did, […]
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Obedience – Duty or Love

Obedience – Duty or Love

 “If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I kept my Father’s commandments, and abide in his love.”–John 15:10. The life of Jesus, with His feelings and disposition, is breathed into us by the Holy Spirit. The believer’s calling is to think and feel and will just what Jesus thought […]
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