Scripture: Philippians 1:23-25 “I’m torn between two desires: sometimes I want to live, and sometimes I long to go and be with Christ. That would be far better for me, but it is better for you that I live. I am convinced of this, so I will continue with you so that you will grow [...]
Today I’m getting lots of little impressions from various verses… Scripture: Acts 5:30 “The God of our ancestors raised Jesus from the dead after you killed him by crucifying him.” Observation: It struck me that even at this point, Peter didn’t even fully understand God’s plan for Christ, nor did he understand his culpability. Peter [...]
Scripture: Luke 21:1-4 – A poor widow gives all she has (two pennies) Luke 21:34 “Don’t let me find you … filled with the worries of this life.” Observation: It is easier to give all you have and to be unconcerned about about the worries of this life when you only have two pennies. Application: [...]
Scripture: Luke 20:2 “[The Pharisees] demanded, “By whose authority did you drive out the merchants from the temple?” Luke 20:22 “Tell us – is it right to pay taxes to the Roman government or not?” Luke 20:33 “Tell us, whose wife will she be in the resurrection?” Observation: Questions can tell us as much about [...]
Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2 ” …let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus…” Observation: It’s so easy to get bogged down. I get wrapped up in myself, in others, in trifles; there are small things, big things, global things. Everything is vying for [...]
Scripture: Job 5:8-9 “My advice to you is this: Go to God and present your case to him. For he does great works too marvelous to understand. He performs miracles without number.” Observation: Something about life obscures the magnitude of God. Despite his greatness, his provision, and his grace, all of which abound in my [...]
Scripture: Revelation 13:10 “The people who are destined for prison will be arrested and taken away. Those who are destined for death will be killed. But do not be dismayed, for here is your opportunity to have endurance and faith.” Observation: This is another unique translation by the NLT team – most others essentially say [...]