Psalm: 119:1-24 Meditation: JohnWhat was the relationship presented here between Jesus, His Father and His followers? Do the farming metaphors help readers today understand these heavenly truths? Jesus says those that abide in Him will “bear much fruit.” Those individuals that make false claims will be rejected and cast out. Similarly the love and joy …
Tag: Father
Tuesday, April 18
Psalm: 1 Meditation: 1 PetThis Theology course, in just a few verses, summarizes the hope that we have in Christ and the relationship we have with the Father because of it. Peter reminds us how precious this gift is, and how we rejoice in spite of the trials and tribulations that Christians face in this …
Monday, April 17
Psalm: 146 Meditation: JohnIn this passage, Jesus is close to the end of His life and yet is concerned with the wellbeing of His disciples and their hope for the future. Jesus’s statement that He is the only way to the Father should give pause to anyone that belittles His role and importance. This is …
Monday, March 27
Psalm: 118 Meditation: JohnJohn gives many examples of Jesus admitting his relationship to his father and his role in the salvation of believers. The opponents were so sure of their mindset that they were unable to accept any evidence to the contrary, no matter how miraculous. This is evident in their questions and responses, claiming …
Friday, September 23
Psalm: 88 Meditation: MattWhy is the Lord’s prayer prefaced by warnings of how not to pray? The Lord’s Prayer starts with the term “Our Father”. Can you imagine calling the all knowing God of the universe Daddy, in a society that wouldn’t pronounce or spell God’s name lest you violate the third commandment. If God …
Wednesday, August 24
Psalm:119:1-24 Meditation: MarkHow many details in this passage allude to aspects of Jesus’ multiple roles in his relationships with mankind and his father? Why does this passage begin with deception and plotting and also ends with plotting and betrayal. Why would Jesus’ followers object so strongly to the anointing of Jesus? Gospel: Mark 14:1-11 New Testament:Acts …
Thursday, March 24
Psalm: 105 Meditation John: Three times in just two verses Jesus utters “I am” but not in the “meaningful” way (I am the way…, I am the gate… etc.) but rather “I am from above; I am not of this world; I am the one I claim to be.” I presume the punch of these …
Saturday, January 8
Psalms: 99, 101 Meditation John: John recounts 7 signs (miracles) of Jesus of which this is the second. I might wonder why this royal official would leave his dying son to traipse after some itinerant preacher with a reputation for healing folks. Let’s face it, the distraught father cannot, of himself, improve the lot of …
Thursday, November 18
Psalms: 62, 63 Meditation Luke: The parable of the “Prodigal Son” always moves me. The younger son has taken so much for granted; he goes to his father, and to reduce it to basics, said, “I wish you were dead … give me my money!” This must have been a seriously dysfunctional family! The son …
Wednesday, August 4
Psalms: 48, 67 Meditation Acts: These opening verses are packed with activity: Jesus ascends to His Father, leaving His apostles (missionaries) with the promise of the Father to send to them the Holy Spirit. Next, there was a vacancy among these Apostles – Judas, who by now was dead – so, in order to keep …
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