Psalm: 95 Meditation: 1 CorWhy would Paul use the terms defile or temple to describe the condition or body of a Christian? How could a temple be defiled in the ancient world and what was the penalty? Paul returns to a more direct discussion of the difference between human and divine wisdom and the futility …
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Wednesday, January 4
Psalm:85 Meditation: EphHow should we live as Christians? Here we see the contrast of lives in a pagan society versus a return to a life pleasing to God and showing the purest aspects of human nature. Mankind had perverted and trivialized the things of a walk in the light. Although hard, Christians should turn away …
Monday, December 26
Psalm: 93 Meditation: ColThis passage should convict and convince us of the aspects of a dedicated life of a Christian. When was the last time you heard of a situation in a church or other Christians and prayed for them or thought of them continuously? The rest of this passage is a concise theology lesson …
Thursday, September 29
Psalm: 105:1-22 Meditation: MattDid anyone remember the children's Bible song when you read this passage? Who really belongs to Jesus? Can we take the claims of a Christian and their profession of faith as proof? Do the actions or so called “fruit” in the lives of people attest to their standing with God? Can these …
Tuesday, September 27
Psalm: 97 Meditation: 1 CorIs it better for a Christian to be married or single? Here Paul looks at the situation from emotional, spiritual, contractual and ethical viewpoints. In societies where marriages were arranged by their families when individuals were children, Paul states outright that it is better spiritually to be free to serve and follow …
Friday, September 9
Psalm: 40 Meditation: PhilCan a Christian have a pedigree? Paul spends more time and effort reiterating what should be important to Christians and compares that to what made you acceptable to religion in the past. Paul continues to warn against teachers that preached additional requirements besides belief in Christ to be right with God. He …
Wednesday, June 29
Psalm: 119:145-176 Meditation: ActsThe arguments for ‘profession’ versus ‘possession’ in terms of what or who is a Christian continue to this day. The insult of trying to buy God’s gifts is abhorrent to the Lord. So are the doctrines that seemingly consist of “saying the magic words and all will be well.” This tricks people …
Tuesday, July 20
Psalm: 17 Meditation Romans: Paul has a recurring theme running throughout his letters: he wants to make the Jews jealous of the joyful life of the Gentile Christians. He has said that he would be willing to trade his salvation for theirs (the Jews). That particular office belongs solely to Jesus. Paul also points out …
Thursday, January 7
Psalm 103 Meditation: Colossians - Paul and Timothy are praising the church at Colossae for their faith and love. They pray that God fills the church with wisdom and understanding of the Spirit. That they live lives worthy of God and bear fruit in every good work that they do, and give joyful thanks to …
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