Psalm: 58 Meditation Isaiah: The resting place for the LORD has gone through several metamorphoses. From a tent to a Temple (which was destroyed) to the second Temple made grudgingly, and finally being resurrected as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, aka Herod’s Temple. It was a marvel but barely lasted a …
Author: Elisabeth
Friday, February 21
Psalms: 122, 123 Meditation 1 Timothy: It is easy to forget that this is a personal letter to an individual until you get to verse 23, and that may be the only clue for verse 24’s return to general instruction. I cannot imagine how difficult it must have been to keep the theology of the …
Thursday, February 20
Psalms: 98, 99 Meditation Mark: Time and again Jesus has to contend with the myopic (near-sighted) leaders of the people “who can’t see the forest for the trees”. The truth is many Christian can become rather myopic as well when their own beliefs are brought into question. These often become the “hills to die on” …
Wednesday, February 19
Psalms: 81, 82 Meditation Isaiah: “But You are our Father…” (v. 63:16) One might be able to count on one hand the number of times God has revealed Himself as “Our Father” in the OT. The people of Israel could not have conceived a “personal” relationship with God – it would be tantamount to blasphemy. …
Tuesday, February 18
Psalm: 74 Meditation 1 Timothy: In verse 2:7 Paul identifies himself as a herald much as the angels of Luke 2:8-14 when Jesus was born. Just as at Jesus’ birth the angelic host announced the birth of a savior, so Paul does the same throughout Macedonia, Asia, Achaia (Greece) and finally Rome also. He is …
Monday, February 17
Psalm: 71 Meditation These are the waning days of Epiphany (the manifestation). Today’s reading recounts for us Jesus’ triumphal entry in Jerusalem. How does He come into town? He comes riding on a donkey – a symbol of peace. Revelation tells us that the next time He comes He will be astride a white horse …
Epiphany 2020 – Week 5
Memorize these verses as a family: Matthew 5:19b: ...whoever practices and teaches these commands will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:16: In the same way, let your light shine before [people], that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven. Listen. Read Matthew 5:13 together. If God …
February 9, 2020
Click here to listen to Pastor Nate Hall's sermon 'Salt, Light, and Disciples' Listen. After giving us a vision for life in the kingdom of heaven, Jesus, in Matthew 5:13-20, paints us a picture of what it looks like to be a faithful disciple. He calls us the "salt of the earth" and the "light …
Sunday, February 16
Psalms: 53, 57 Meditation Isaiah: I am undecided as to whether God is a micro-manager or laissez-faire. The LORD is promising to take special care of Jerusalem. This is before the invasion of Nebuchadnezzar so there is still time for Judah to get its act together. Still, it is tender how the LORD wants to …
Saturday, February 15
Psalm: 37 Meditation 2 Timothy: These verses might serve as a valedictory (good-bye) for Paul. It strikes me that since Paul thinks his departure (death) is soon. What he says here must be of some little import. Parting words usually are. Paul warns Timothy of the danger of reckless doctrines, heresies, where people will prefer …
