Psalm: 119:49-72 Meditation Isaiah: We are living in the midst of the Second Advent; much of what was said before Jesus came can also be said today. Stephen, the first martyr’s (witness) death is remembered today. Suddenly, with his stoning, this whole Jesus People movement becomes serious – it may actually cost us our lives. …
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Sunday, December 19
Psalms: 26, 30 Meditation Ephesians: The prevalent “nice” gospel does not show up here. Remember, we are players (soldiers, warriors etc.) during this second Advent. Jesus came, as Isaiah said, to be the “Prince of Peace” though He Himself said “Do not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth; I have …
Thursday, December 16
Psalms: 52, 110 Meditation 2 Peter: Happy Advent to these people! Many unbelievers bear the attributes which Peter ascribes to them. I wonder why this passage is chosen for this time of year unless to bring encouragement to those of us who happily wade through this “second Advent”. Reference is made to Noah who antedates …
Tuesday, December 14
Psalm: 79 Meditation Isaiah: This prophecy is frequently cited during Advent. “The people who walked in darkness…” (v. 2) most of us understand them to be the Jews and given the references to Zebulun, Naphtali and the Jordan, certainly justifies that position, but what else? Many prophecies can portend the near future as well as …
Friday, November 26
Psalms: 20, 23 Meditation Malachi: I seldom consider Scripture addresses. When in the NT, all OT citations are made, but with one exception, without reference to chapter and verse. That was at a time before the chapters and verses were added (for convenience). All of that only to tell you the opening verses are so …
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First Sunday in Advent: Hope Call To Worship: Psalm 80 Advent Scripture: Lamentations 3:17-26 Prayer Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-8 Sermon Scripture: Mark 13:28-37 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpEvMOzLpVw&feature=youtu.be
Daily Bible Readings – Tuesday, December 24, 2013 – Christmas Eve
Prayer Psalm: 45 Prayer Point. Today’s psalm was written for the wedding of a Jewish King, but I think it is best understood in light of the great wedding when King Jesus will marry his bride, the church at the end of all things. The poet expresses a number of hopes for the world under the …
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Daily Bible Readings – Sunday, December 22, 2013
Prayer Psalm: 24 Prayer Point. “Who may ascend the hill of the Lord? “ He who has clean hands and a pure heart.” Who can make such a claim? Only Jesus can. Without Jesus we have no hope of entering God’s city. King Jesus entered the gates of Jerusalem and offered himself as a sacrifice for …
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Daily Bible Readings – Saturday, December 21, 2013
Prayer Psalm: 55 Prayer Point. What are you afraid of in this world? What concerns do you carry with you every day? The opposite of living in perpetual fear is a life of continual prayer. Try praying throughout the day. Put this verse into practice: “Evening, morning and noon I cry out in distress, and he …
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Daily Bible Readings – Friday, December 20, 2013
Prayer Psalm: 40 Prayer Point. How can we repay God for his kindness and salvation? We can do nothing but offer ourselves in gratitude. Think about the ways God has demonstrated grace in your life. Confess to him the areas of your life you are afraid to offer him. Tell him your troubles and ask him …
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