Connecting the Dots

Bob RoanePrison Ministry, Providence, Theology

My brothers intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives. (Genesis 50:20) Note: We are repeating a class at Jester III Prison called “Detours: The Unpredictable Path to Your Destiny” by Tony Evans that covers the Life of Joseph. Steve Jobs Steve Jobs (1955-2011) was a …

Haughty or Humble?

Bob RoaneCounseling, Theology, Wise living

For who makes you different from anyone else? What do you have that you did not receive? And if you did receive it, why do you boast as though you did not? (1 Corinthians 4:7 NIV) The Corinthian Problem In this part of 1 Corinthians, Jesus reminds us that He sends us out to others and we are His servants, …

Our Inheritance is Guarded and So Are We

Bob RoaneJoy and Peace, Safety and Security in Christ, Theology

Everyone who has left houses, brothers, sisters, father, mother, children, or lands, for my name’s sake, will receive a hundredfold and will inherit eternal life….Then the King will say to those on His right: Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. (Matthew 19:29; 25:34) This builds on …

Our Inheritance Cannot Spoil or Fade

Bob RoaneJoy and Peace, Safety and Security in Christ, Theology

Those who are evil will be destroyed, but those who hope in the Lord will inherit the earth…The blameless spend their days under the Lord’s care, and their inheritance will endure forever….Hope in the Lord and keep His way. He will exalt you to inherit the land; when the wicked are destroyed, you will see it….Abraham was looking forward to …

Our Imperishable Inheritance In Jesus

Bob RoaneJoy and Peace, Safety and Security in Christ, Theology

Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. (Lamentations 3:22-23) This builds on previous posts. You can read Christ is My Inheritance; and Our Bigger Inheritance God is Faithful Thomas O. Chisholm (1866–1960) was born in a log cabin in Kentucky. He was educated …

Our Bigger Inheritance In Jesus

Bob RoaneJoy and Peace, Safety and Security in Christ, Theology

Lord, you alone are my portion and my cup; you make my lot secure. The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places. Surely I have a delightful inheritance….In Christ we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of Him who works all things according to the counsel of His will. (Psalm 16:5-6; Ephesians 1:11) …

The Christmas Spirit (Even in Summertime)

Bob RoaneJesus Christ, Service, Theology

For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many. (Mark 10:45) This builds upon our previous post. You can read Jesus the Suffering Servant In his book Knowing God, J. I. Packer echoes Scripture’s teaching that Christ-like service is essential to our walk with …

Jesus the Suffering Servant

Bob RoaneJesus Christ, Service, Theology

Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but made Himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death, even …

Christ and His Bible (Part 2)

Bob RoaneJesus Christ, Theology

Abraham rejoiced at the thought of seeing Christ’s day; he saw it and was glad….Isaiah was referring to Jesus when he spoke his prophecies, because he saw the future and spoke of the Messiah’s glory. (John 8:56; 12:41) Here are some more quotations that I use in teaching and counseling to help people trust Christ and His Scriptures. These are …

Christ and His Bible (Part 1)

Bob RoaneJesus Christ, Theology

For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Christ….Jesus said, If you believed Moses, you would believe me, for he wrote about me. (John 1:17; 5:56) Here are some quotations that I use in teaching and counseling to help people put their confidence in Christ and His Scriptures. This is also used in prison ministry. The …