Psalm: 55 Meditation Hebrews: Much of this block of Hebrews is very technical and somewhat steeped in legalese. The chapter talks of two covenants: Sinai and Calvary. The Old Covenant is “old” because it became obsolete once the New Covenant was established with blood. This is the fulfillment of Abraham’s noble attempt to offer Isaac …
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Friday, May 20
Psalms: 116, 120 Meditation Wisdom: This is a recounting of the Exodus from Egypt and the troubles visited upon that country, which had, in essence, cursed the Hebrews resulting in the curses being visited upon Egypt. The food God provided His people was, of course, manna. According to the book of Exodus, the people, early …
Tuesday, January 4
Psalm: 132 Meditation Exodus: This is a lesson either in assuming responsibility or of minding one’s own business. Moses, former prince of Egypt, sees this famous burning bush and must turn and to explore further. If he could have resisted the allure, or if he had minded his own business, that would have been the …
Saturday, August 28
Psalm: 40 Meditation John: Jesus is still talking about bread. Here, He proclaims that He is “the bread of life that comes down from heaven.” (v. 48) Jesus then makes a contrast between “the bread that comes down from heaven” and the manna in the wilderness. Exodus 16 talks of manna sometimes called “angel’s food.” …
Monday, August 2
Psalm: 79 Meditation Joshua: I am reasonably convinced that the people who said “No, we will serve the LORD.” (v. 19) is more of an emotional response rather than one thought out. It is true that the experience of these Hebrews was that they had witnessed how the LORD had driven out the indigenous peoples …
Thursday, July 15
Psalms: 41, 42 Meditation Deuteronomy: Deuteronomy is a re-telling of the Law and major events the Hebrews faced as they wandered through the wilderness. I can look at this passage and think, “My why short memories these people had.” Faced with overwhelming odds, these Hebrews crumbled toward cowardice. Consider what wonders the LORD did in …
Daily Bible Readings – Sunday, March 9, 2014
Prayer Psalm: 103 Prayer Point. Are looking for a reason to praise God? Psalm 103 gives you a number of options. Concentrate on two or three and offer your own prayer of praise. John 12:44-50 Pray. Ask the Holy Spirit to help you understand what you are reading. Read. Read the passage slowly either alone or in a …
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Daily Bible Readings – Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Prayer Psalm: 78 Prayer Point. This prayer is about passing the knowledge of God on to the next generation. Pray that your church will remember what God has done; not only in the Bible, but in our own lives. Pray that we will be faithful in sharing what God has done with the next generation, so …
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Daily Bible Readings – Monday, February 10, 2014
Prayer Psalm: 77 Prayer Point. Asaph, the author of Psalm 77, is thinking back on how he prayed during a dark period in his life. He cried out to God and refused to be comforted. He then reminds God of the great things he has done and asks him to do it again. Try following this …
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Daily Bible Readings – Saturday, February 8, 2014
Prayer Psalm: 23 Prayer Point. God’s way is a journey that leads us to the house of the LORD, but takes us through the valleys of the shadow of death. It is difficult journey, but God promises to be with us everywhere we go. Meditate on the promises this psalm offers us and prayer for the …
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