Acts 17:2-3 As was his custom, Paul went into the synagogue, and on three Sabbath days he reasoned with them from the Scriptures, 3 explaining and proving that the Messiah had to suffer and rise from the dead. “This Jesus I am proclaiming to you is the Messiah,” he said. What is the source ofContinue reading “Acts 17:2-3 Authority”
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Matthew 26 – Best Plans
Matthew 26:4-5 and they schemed to arrest Jesus secretly and kill him. 5 “But not during the festival,” they said, “or there may be a riot among the people.” Sometimes our best plans fail to materialize. We end up failing even when we worked through a great plan, taking into account the many “what if’s”Continue reading “Matthew 26 – Best Plans”
Radio – Ephesians 6:18
Ephesians 6:18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. A few of us have been through basic training in the military. Part of that training involves receiving equipment that enables usContinue reading “Radio – Ephesians 6:18”
Holy Mission? – Exodus 32:27
Exodus 32:27 Then he said to them, “This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘Each man strap a sword to his side. Go back and forth through the camp from one end to the other, each killing his brother and friend and neighbor.’” In the military, especially the Special Operations units, theyContinue reading “Holy Mission? – Exodus 32:27”
Commendation
2 Corinthians 10:18 For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends. In the military, commendations come in many forms. One of those is highlighted in a series on Netflix called “Medal of Honor.” It highlights some of the recipients of our nations highest honorContinue reading “Commendation”
Riding a Donkey
1 Kings 2:40 At this, he saddled his donkey and went to Achish at Gath in search of his slaves. So Shimei went away and brought the slaves back from Gath. During this week of Palm Sunday, Good Friday and Resurrection Day, there are many things to draw out attention to the significance of whatContinue reading “Riding a Donkey”
Mundane Tasks
Mark 15:22-24 It was just another day at work. Nothing unusual, nothing special. Life is made up of many days like this. Not much going on, and not much different from the day before. Take a moment and think about the most exciting job you can imagine. What tasks would have to be doneContinue reading “Mundane Tasks”