Psalm: 105:1-22 Meditation: 1 JohnDoes it ever feel that the passage you are reading is more appropriate today than 2000 years ago? John talks of teachers of truth vs teachers of false doctrine and antichrists that would lead the righteous astray. The denial of the Son was a direct rejection of the Father that sent …
Tag: Holy Spirit
Saturday, January 14
Psalm: 117 Meditation: JohnThis passage is a contrast of 3 views of Jesus during His ministry. The pivotal question of all time was answered by Jesus Himself in Samaria and here again. Once again he offers the Holy Spirit to those that believe in Him. His followers and disciples don’t seem to be sure. The …
Friday, January 6
Psalm: 29 Meditation: RomansAfter teaching Christians about unity in and through faith and that all scripture is for our benefit, Paul states that it was always in God’s plan that the Gospel go out to the gentiles as well. Paul tells us we should receive one another as Christ received us. Remember the hope that …
Sunday, December 11
Psalm: 63:1-11 Meditation: 2 ThessPaul notes here that while the Gospel is shared by humans, it is a divine message that works in the hearts of believers through the Holy Spirit. Paul also points out that the Thessalonians had been persecuted by their countrymen as the early Christians had been by their Jewish countrymen. Paul …
Tuesday, July 26
Psalm: 61, 62 Meditation: ActsIt is important to note the role of the Holy Spirit in both where Paul and his companions were traveling and also in preparing the hearts of those that would respond to God’s call. Lydia is singled out for mention as a believer in God and both her business and her …
Thursday, July 14
Psalm: 37:1-18 Meditation: Acts Paul and Barnabas were set aside for ministry by the Holy Spirit. As they traveled together, they witnessed and taught the gospel even to the great and powerful in the cultures that they visited. Being countered and ridiculed by a sorcerer, Paul called upon the Lord to blind the false prophet …
Tuesday, July 5
Psalm: 5, 6 Meditation: ActsThis passage highlights the activity of the Holy Spirit in, and through, the members of the early Church. The works of the Spirit done by the Church allowed more people to witness the power and love of God first hand. The people of Lydda watched Aeneas be healed of his long …
Sunday, June 5
Psalm: 92 Pentecost Meditation John: Jesus is qualifying in whom His Spirit will dwell. Jesus’ principal commands are to love God and to love our neighbor. Those commands are more in the nature of activities of the soul (heart) than the physical activity of work. Jesus’ promise to send His Spirit is contingent on Jesus’ …
Tuesday, April 26
Psalms: 52, 53 Meditation John: This scene is the Last Supper (Passover). According to this passage the secret of eternal life is “That they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.” (v. 3) Then Jesus prays for the disciples who will be left alone once Jesus leaves until …
Friday, April 22
Psalm 29 Meditation John: The scene is the Last Supper. Jesus is telling His disciples that He is “going away” – as it turns out, the very next day and then permanently 40 days after that. This news casts a pall over the disciples because they will feel “rudderless” (fishermen – remember?) without Jesus. He …
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