Psalm: 131 Meditation: ZephHow long will God suffer the rebellion of his people? This passage outlines the charges God holds against Jerusalem and its people. Retribution will come and the unrighteous will suffer. In the end God will call a remnant from abroad that will be a meek and humble people that will rejoice in …
Tag: Charges
Monday, September 12
Psalm: 56 Meditation: 1 CorThis is the ultimate expression of the carrot & stick technique. Starting off with praise of their knowledge and gifts, Paul is quick to point out the dangerous problems that exist within their church. The old saying, “It’s not the messenger but the message,” leads the charges against them. What good …
Saturday, August 13
Psalm: 108 Meditation: ActsImagine the self control needed to face false charges in a trial when the verdict is already known. Stephen addresses each of the charges against him with facts from Scripture that showed the true history and rebellion of the Israelites. His answers and demeanor enraged the Sanhedrin and caused them to violate …
Saturday, August 29
Psalms: 116, 117 Meditation Acts: Here Paul gives a summary of how he has been treated at the hands of the Jews. They had brought him before civil authorities and charged him with religious offenses. The civil authorities could find no reason to hold him but that he had appealed to Caesar. This was according …
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