Psalms: 86, 149 Meditation Daniel: Nebuchadnezzar is a study of someone who just does not learn. The king invaded and captured Jerusalem, something no self-respecting Jew could fathom. He was being used by God to discipline Judah which had strayed into idolatry. As God’s agent Nebuchadnezzar’s victory was assured; problem is he believed he had …
Tag: Discipline
Monday, January 31
Psalm: 66 Meditation Isaiah: The Jews of Isaiah’s day, not unlike Christians today, had a tendency not to be faithful. The early part of chapter 51 speaks of judgment and then we come to verse 17. The tone here changes from one of judgment to one of reconciliation. The LORD, like any good parent, may, …
Friday, January 21
Psalm: 22 Meditation Ephesians: It appears the Fifth Commandment is viewed now as a two-way street. We usually read that as children to parents (and it is), but here Paul advises parents not to provoke their children. The tricky part is to “bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.” (v. 4) …
Friday, December 17
Psalm: 48 Meditation Isaiah: Here we see how the LORD redeems and/or disciplines His people. At the outset, let’s remember that if this is true for the Israelites of Isaiah’s day, it is equally true for us today. God uses the threat of the mean Assyrians in an effort to wake up His people. As …
Sunday, September 26
Psalm: 76 Meditation James: The letter of James is likened to a Christian book of good discipline – what the KJV would classify as “conversation of life”. John’s reading from yesterday may actually serve as a springboard for James: “Therefore rid yourselves of all worldliness and rank growth of wickedness, and welcome with meekness the …
Sunday, April 26
Psalm: 115 Meditation Daniel: Nebuchadnezzar is a study of someone who just does not learn. The king invaded and captured Jerusalem, something no self-respecting Jew could fathom. He was being used by God to discipline Judah which had strayed into idolatry. As God’s agent Nebuchadnezzar’s victory was assured; problem is he believed he had done …
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