Walter Spires - Minutes For Men

Jesus thought so. Bible References:  Luke 8: 4 - 15; John 15:  1 - 11

if you never listen to anything else I record and post, please take two minutes to listen to the podcasts this week.    This first one is the most important of the three. Key Bible Verses:  John 3:3; 14:6

Key Bible Verse(s):  "Rejoice always.  Pray without ceasing.  In everything give thanks; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus."  1 Thessalonians 5: 16-18

Key Bible Verses:  "Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus,  Who, although He existed in the form of God, did not regard equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied Himself, taking the form of a bond-servant, and being made in the likeness of men. Being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross."   Philippians 2: 5 - 8

"Not that I seek the gift itself, but I seek for the profit which increases to your account."  Philippians 4: 17

"(Jesus) He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!" Key Bible Verses:  Acts 1: 5-8; Revelation 22: 20 

Key Bible References: 1 Corinthians 15: 12 - 19

Bible References:  Matthew 1: 20-21; John 15: 13; John 3: 16

Key Bible Verse(s):  Galatians 5: 22

Key Bible Verse(s):  John 15: 11

Key Bible Verses:  Luke 2: 10-11

Key Bible Verse(s):  Matthew 1: 21; Luke 5: 32; John 14: 6; Philippians 4: 7

Key Bible Reference:  Matthew 1: 19 - 25

Key Bible Verses:  2 Samuel 7: 16; Micah 5: 2; Isaiah 9: 6 

Key Bible Verse(s):  "...sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence;"  1 Peter 3: 15

Hope entered the world with the birth of Christ.  Now as believers, we have another expectant hope - His return. Key Bible Verse(s):  John 14: 1- 6

This is the first week of the Advent season.  It is a week in which we celebrate the Hope of His coming.   Key Bible Verse(s):  Isaiah 9:6-7  

Key Bible Verse:  "For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, so that no one may boast."  Ephesians 2: 8-9 Bible References:  Ephesians 2: 1 - 10

Key Bible Verse:  "Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift."  2 Corinthians 9: 15

Key Bible References:  Psalm 136: 1;  2 Chronicles 5: 13; Psalm 34: 8