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When the words of our mouth agree with the Word of God, we enlist the ministry of Jesus as the High Priest of our confession. But then we are encouraged to hold fast our confession without wavering. Why would we need to “hold fast”? Because He who promised is faithful.

The Israelites were led by God through the wilderness to the promised destination: to enter God’s rest. But most of them did not make it. Their carcasses fell because of unbelief and disobedience. The experiences of Israel are set as a pattern for us—to maintain diligence in seeking to hear and obey the voice of God.

Today Derek examines the character of love—how it behaves in everyday life. Looking at the verses in 1 Corinthians 13, “the love chapter,” we find how love behaves—what it does and does not do. Love is not insecure, so it does not make a display of itself. It is infinitely strong and can stand any pressure, face any situation. Love can meet any challenge, and love never gives up.

Today’s study considers love that occurs in marriage—the picture of a husband and wife or of Christ and the church. In Ephesians, this is called “a mystery.” What was the motivation for Christ giving Himself up for the church? Love. Derek brings out five facts to reveal the love of Christ for His bride.

In today’s session, Derek looks at four different words for love, how they are used in Scripture, and how they differ from one another. This understanding is important so that we will know what is meant when Scripture talks about the love of God. What is this picture of agape love demonstrated in Christ dying for us?

Today Derek looks at one of the categories God uses, the first being spiritual. Very simply it is this: a person is either walking in faith or unbelief. This applies not merely to believing in the person of Jesus, but also in the message of the gospel. Faith is pleasing to God and brings results; unbelief brings condemnation and emptiness. It is a decision we must each make.

Derek looks at four main areas in our thought life that needs to change if we are to bring our ways in line with God’s ways and God’s thoughts. These four areas are: objectives, priorities, attitudes, and categories. The first objective in living should be to aim for God’s glory and His satisfaction. For all things are from Him, and through Him, and to Him.

On this Thanksgiving Day, Derek looks at scriptural examples of men who have interceded for their people before God. There was a time when God could find no one to stand before Him. We are in need of intercessors today and Derek challenges us to become men and women who will stand in the gap.

When you are in the midst of people who are tired and discouraged and defeated, you are there to lift them up. This is Derek’s commentary on how our attitude as Christians should be wherever we go. We are to be encouragers, not discouragers. See the good and God’s ability in every situation.

In today’s study Derek looks at the story of Elijah and the widow who was called upon to bake him a cake using all the meal and oil that she had left. As she did so, her provision was miraculously multiplied. In this illustration, we can see that as we give up all we have to the Lord in faith, He will return back to us far more than we had.