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 …
Tag: Elders
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 …
