52Solomon replied, “If he shows himself to be a worthy man, not a hair of his head will fall to the ground; but if evil is found in him, he will die.” These words were spoken by a new king to someone who attempted a coup. These words show wisdom and grace. Solomon had everyContinue reading “1June 2011 1 Kings 1:52”
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31May 2011 Galatians 6:17
17Finally, let no one cause me trouble, for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus. As I read this verse, I think about the combat veterans who bear on their bodies the marks for freedom, the scars, both visible and invisible, that demonstrate the sacrifice they made in service to their country. WeContinue reading “31May 2011 Galatians 6:17”
30May 2011 Galatians 6:1
1Brothers, if someone is caught in a sin, you who are spiritual should restore him gently. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted. We don’t do this very well! We usually shoot our spiritually wounded. We often think they have some kind of deadly disease that we will catch. Often our fellowships don’tContinue reading “30May 2011 Galatians 6:1”
29May 2011 Galatians 5:17
17For the sinful nature desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the sinful nature. They are in conflict with each other, so that you do not do what you want. When was the last time you felt this internal warfare? If you are human and a Jesus-follower youContinue reading “29May 2011 Galatians 5:17”
28May 2011 Galatians 5:13
13You, my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature; rather, serve one another in love. The reason Jesus came was to bring freedom from sin. The outcome of freedom from sin is service to one another. Some people think freedom from sin means freedom toContinue reading “28May 2011 Galatians 5:13”
27May 2011 Galatians 4:10
10 You are observing special days and months and seasons and years! Let’s have a birthday party! I love a good get together, don’t you? Can you imagine having to observe certain religious festivals as something necessary for your relationship with God? And if you miss the date on your calendar, you get coal inContinue reading “27May 2011 Galatians 4:10”
26May 2011 Galatians 3:23-25
23 Before the coming of this faith, we were held in custody under the law, locked up until the faith that was to come would be revealed. 24 So the law was our guardian until Christ came that we might be justified by faith. 25 Now that this faith has come, we are no longerContinue reading “26May 2011 Galatians 3:23-25”
25May 2011 2Samuel 24:17
24But the king replied to Araunuh, “No, I insist on paying for it. I will not sacrifice to the Lord my God burnt offerings that cost me nothing.” Part of the definition of a sacrifice is that it costs you something. It is not a personal sacrifice to give away your neighbor’s car to aContinue reading “25May 2011 2Samuel 24:17”
24May 2011 2Samuel 22:2
2He said: “The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer;” One thing that English speakers and readers often overlook is the distinction between “Lord” and “the LORD.” I won’t go into the history of English translations, but I will say this. Every time you see the word “the LORD,” you are seeing God’sContinue reading “24May 2011 2Samuel 22:2”
23May 2011 2Samuel 20:19
19“We are the peaceful and faithful in Israel. You are trying to destroy a city that is a mother in Israel. Why do you want to swallow up the LORD’s inheritance?” It only takes one wise person to save a city. The whole city is under attack because they are harboring one man who isContinue reading “23May 2011 2Samuel 20:19”
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