12 Late in the afternoon the Twelve came to him and said, “Send the crowd away so they can go to the surrounding villages and countryside and find food and lodging, because we are in a remote place here.” We often think of the disciples as individuals who don’t seem to get it right veryContinue reading “23Mar2009 Luke 9:12”
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22Mar2009 1Cor 7:36
36 If anyone thinks he is acting improperly toward the virgin he is engaged to, and if she is getting along in years and he feels he ought to marry, he should do as he wants. He is not sinning. They should get married. The biological clock ticked for women even in Paul’s day. ThisContinue reading “22Mar2009 1Cor 7:36”
21Mar2009 Luke 9:5
5 If people do not welcome you, shake the dust off your feet when you leave their town, as a testimony against them. Sometimes you just have to let things go! The disciples are being sent out on a journey to prepare people to hear Jesus speak later. They are given some of the sameContinue reading “21Mar2009 Luke 9:5”
20Mar2009 Genesis 11:7
7 Come, let us go down and confuse their language so they will not understand each other. You don’t have to go so far as international diplomacy to see this confusion at work. Ask almost any husband and wife if there can be confusion! Communicating, really communicating, is a very difficult undertaking. We even haveContinue reading “20Mar2009 Genesis 11:7”
19Mar2009 Luke 8:45-46
45 “Who touched me?” Jesus asked. When they all denied it, Peter said, “Master, the people are crowding and pressing against you.” 46 But Jesus said, “Someone touched me; I know that power has gone out from me.” Over the years I have read this passage many times. The woman has been bleeding for twelveContinue reading “19Mar2009 Luke 8:45-46”
18Mar2009 Luke 8:39
39 “Return home and tell how much God has done for you.” So the man went away and told all over town how much Jesus had done for him. Have you ever wanted to just tell part of the story in order to keep the embarrassing parts a secret? This is the conclusion of whatContinue reading “18Mar2009 Luke 8:39”
17Mar2009 Genesis 11:1
1Now the whole world had one language and a common speech. This is a turning point in history. Not only is it the point where languages diverge because of the Lord’s intervention, but also the single story of history seems to fall apart. That is implied in the second phrase, a common speech. I hearContinue reading “17Mar2009 Genesis 11:1”
16Mar2009 Luke 8:37
37 Then all the people of the region of the Gerasenes asked Jesus to leave them, because they were overcome with fear. So he got into the boat and left. It seems strange that the people would ask Jesus to leave them. He had just helped out one of their fellow citizens. But don’t beContinue reading “16Mar2009 Luke 8:37”
15Mar2009 Genesis 10:25
25 Two sons were born to Eber: One was named Peleg, because in his time the earth was divided; his brother was named Joktan. This seems like such a simple verse in the middle of a list of names. You might run right over it without noticing something important. The earth was divided during hisContinue reading “15Mar2009 Genesis 10:25”
14Mar2009 Luke 8:28
28 When he saw Jesus, he cried out and fell at his feet, shouting at the top of his voice, “What do you want with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I beg you, don’t torture me!” Some of the greatest understanding of the work and person of Jesus comes from the mouthsContinue reading “14Mar2009 Luke 8:28”
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