Published inBaptist Messages and Lessons·14 hours agoPERSECUTED!https://www.slideshare.net/MarvinMcKenzie/matthew-510-persecutedpptx Matthew 5:1–12 (KJV) Matthew 5:10 (KJV) Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. I. TRY TO BE KIND The Bible is filled with passages about · ________________ one another · ________________ always with grace · Endeavoring for _______________ in the…1 min read1 min read
21 hours agoTHE DAILY VISIT..December 2, 2023 — Good morning. God is at rest in this world of commotion. Does that not teach us that we may be as well? https://marvinmckenzie.org/daily-visit-with-god If you would like to help us by purchasing one or more Bible study books I’ve published, now would be a good time. https://www.amazon.com/stores/Marvin-McKenzie/author/B005OZV81Q? Thankful to know…Newsletter2 min readNewsletter2 min read
Published inThe Dove·22 hours agoMember-onlyAlmighty StillnessGod’s Approach to Human Designs — Isaiah 18:4 (KJV) For so the LORD said unto me, I will take my rest, and I will consider in my dwelling place like a clear heat upon herbs, and like a cloud of dew in the heat of harvest. John Gill writes of this passage, “these are not…Christianity3 min readChristianity3 min read
1 day agoSmashwords SaleI’m excited to announce my books, will be promoted on @Smashwords as part of their 2023 End of Year Sale starting on December 15! Be sure to follow me for more updates and links to the promotion for my books and many more! #SmashwordsEoYSale #Smashwords1 min read1 min read
1 day agoTHE DAILY VISIT..December 1, 2023 — Good morning. People devise all sorts of ways to avoid God in their lives. It’s best to avoid this avoidance. https://marvinmckenzie.org/daily-visit-with-god If you would like to help us by purchasing one or more Bible study books I’ve published, now would be a good time. https://www.amazon.com/stores/Marvin-McKenzie/author/B005OZV81Q? Thankful for His everlasting mercy…Newsletter2 min readNewsletter2 min read
1 day agoMember-onlyEscapism and Divine JudgmentFrom Rebellion to Recognition — Isaiah 17:7–8 (KJV) At that day shall a man look to his Maker, and his eyes shall have respect to the Holy One of Israel. …Christianity3 min readChristianity3 min read
2 days agoMember-onlyPreaching with LoveGod’s Brokenness for Souls — Isaiah 15:5 (KJV) My heart shall cry out for Moab; his fugitives shall flee unto Zoar, an heifer of three years old: for by the mounting up of Luhith with weeping shall they go it up; for in the way of Horonaim they shall raise up a cry of destruction. Consider the compassion of the prophet. …Christianity2 min readChristianity2 min read
2 days agoTHE DAILY VISIT..November 30, 2023 — Good morning. In our world, there is a great need for Christians who are strong enough to convey the message of God’s Word, all while maintaining a broken heart. It is easier to cope with rejection if we have predetermined that we don’t care for the one rejecting. It takes…Newsletter2 min readNewsletter2 min read
Published inThe Dove·3 days agoMember-onlySecure in His HandsGod’s Unshakable Purpose — Isaiah 14:27 (KJV) For the LORD of hosts hath purposed, and who shall disannul it? and his hand is stretched out, and who shall turn it back? Here is both a solid comfort and terrible fright. What God has purposed can no man disannul. What a great comfort! Romans…Christianity3 min readChristianity3 min read
3 days agoTHE DAILY VISIT..November 29, 2023 Good morning. Our test today offers just one of the reasons the Christian and the unsaved respond to the truths of the Word of God so differently. The very same truth is, at once, a great comfort to the Christian and a terrible threat to the lost. …Newsletter2 min readNewsletter2 min read