Psalm: 148, 149 Meditation: MatthewWhere the word ‘blessed’ shows God’s favor, Jesus’ use of the word ‘woe’ shows God’s displeasure. Jesus outlined how the so-called “people of God” had persecuted and killed those that fulfilled God’s will and performed acts of righteousness. This was a hard sentiment to accept for the religious leaders of 2000 …
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Wednesday, June 15
Psalm: 119:97-120 Meditation: 1 SamuelHow can we contrast the life of a righteous servant, minister, or judge to the life and actions of corrupt and evil leaders who not only cheat, lie, and steal for themselves but also drive others away from the righteousness of God? In 1 Samuel we see the house of Eli, …
Thursday, September 17
Psalm: 71 Meditation Matthew: This passage is perhaps the third most known after the Lord’s Prayer and the Twenty-third Psalm. These pithy sayings are collectively called “The Beatitudes” because each begins with the word “blessed” or “happy”. These beatitudes strike one as progressive – like stages of the Christian walk. One will never feel blessed …
Going Deeper: August 16
Read Psalm 1 together. Watch the sermon video (available at pacificunionchurch.org/churchsmall) Listen. What does Psalm 1 tell us about the path to God’s blessing? How does it contrast to the life path of the world around us? What is the image of a blessed person? How can we root ourselves in God in a hostile …
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