25 He released the man who had been thrown into prison for insurrection and murder, the one they asked for, and surrendered Jesus to their will. Imagine releasing a known murderer and imprisoning an innocent man instead! This sounds almost like a hostage situation. The terrorist takes hostages and demands the release of some ofContinue reading “11July2009 Luke 23:25”
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10July2009 Genesis 26:22
22 He moved on from there and dug another well, and no one quarreled over it. He named it Rehoboth, saying, “Now the LORD has given us room and we will flourish in the land.” When the fights finally stop, and peace and quiet comes, what a relief. Enjoy the moments of silence and lowContinue reading “10July2009 Genesis 26:22”
9July2009 Genesis 26:14-15
14 He had so many flocks and herds and servants that the Philistines envied him. 15 So all the wells that his father’s servants had dug in the time of his father Abraham, the Philistines stopped up, filling them with earth. Sometimes in life people just want to stop every bit of progress that hasContinue reading “9July2009 Genesis 26:14-15”
8July2009 Luke 22:67
67 “If you are the Christ,” they said, “tell us.” Jesus answered, “If I tell you, you will not believe me, Sometimes people get their minds made up and, no matter what you tell them, they don’t listen. That is the situation in which Jesus finds himself. The religious leaders are pushing for his death.Continue reading “8July2009 Luke 22:67”
7July2009 Luke 22:53
53 Every day I was with you in the temple courts, and you did not lay a hand on me. But this is your hour—when darkness reigns.” In the very moment Jesus is arrested he points out two things. The first is that this moment is a moment when they are in charge. There willContinue reading “7July2009 Luke 22:53”
6July2009 Luke 22:52
52 Then Jesus said to the chief priests, the officers of the temple guard, and the elders, who had come for him, “Am I leading a rebellion, that you have come with swords and clubs? Jesus points out a startling contradiction in the actions of these leaders as they come to arrest him. TheyContinue reading “6July2009 Luke 22:52”
5July2009 Philippians 4:7
7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. One of the benefits of being a Jesus-follower is that we can experience a peace that actively keeps us safe from ourselves. One of my greatest struggles, and one of the struggles I find asContinue reading “5July2009 Philippians 4:7”
4July2009 Genesis 25:33
33 But Jacob said, “Swear to me first.” So he swore an oath to him, selling his birthright to Jacob. Right in the middle of Jacob manipulating his brother so that he could steal his birthright, there is integrity at work. Esau takes an oath to sell his birthright to Jacob. This is a verbalContinue reading “4July2009 Genesis 25:33”
3July2009 Luke 22:49
49 When Jesus’ followers saw what was going to happen, they said, “Lord, should we strike with our swords?” This is funny. The disciples, total civilians, want to have a sword battle with one sword against professional soldiers with all their weapons, protective gear and training. They wouldn’t stand a chance. And yet, that isContinue reading “3July2009 Luke 22:49”
2July2009 Luke 22:31-32
31 “Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift you as wheat. 32 But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.” Simon’s faith had the possibility of coming to an end. In the middle of Judas’ betrayal and Jesus trial and crucifixion,Continue reading “2July2009 Luke 22:31-32”
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