Psalm: 109 Meditation: ActsThis passage shows the important roles that are needed to operate a church, and the problems that arise when a few are trying to do too much. Later, in the books of Timothy and Titus we learn more about Elders and Deacons, but the whole book of Acts is really a history …
Tag: Elders
Sunday, May 8
Psalm: 59 Meditation 1 Peter: Peter is addressing two groups: the elders & the young men. Peter reminds the elders of the grave responsibility of their office – “and from one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked.” (Luke 12:48b) On the other hand, the young men are exhorted to be …
Tuesday, February 22
Psalms: 131, 134, 135 Meditation Matthew: Jesus, even early in His ministry, must have gained some notoriety for “skirting” the Law. Many times, during His ministry He was criticized for just that by the ruling elders at the time. Their criticisms were, of course, based upon a misreading of the Law for, as Jesus proved …
Sunday, August 29
Psalm: 7 Meditation Revelation: The Book of Revelation continues to be a mystery to me. I don’t have any profound insights on this book except to say that I think it is a glimpse of the world as seen from a heavenly perspective; what is shrouded to us is clear in heaven. We don’t see …
Tuesday, August 17
Psalm: 145 Meditation Acts: Sometimes cooler heads do prevail, as in this case. Gamaliel, a Pharisee of some renown, urged caution to the Council of elders to exercise patience; to refrain from killing (or executing) Peter and John. He cites historical precedence because those of the Council really did not know if this new movement …
Wednesday, June 9
Psalm: 119:73-96 Meditation 1 Timothy: Paul is telling Timothy (whom Paul regarded even as a son) all the qualifications of both elders and deacons. Many of these qualifications are shared by both. The elder cannot be a recent convert else he may be conceited. The insertion of women among the deacons may suggest, in fact, …
Sunday, May 3
Psalm: 63 Meditation 1 Peter: Peter is addressing two groups: the elders & the young men. Peter reminds the elders of the grave responsibility of their office – “and from one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked.” (Luke 12:48 b) On the other hand, the young men are exhorted to …
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