Psalm: 140 Meditation: LukeThis is the only Gospel where some of these events are mentioned. Due to the multiple beatings that he received; Jesus was unable to carry the weight of his cross. In other Gospels give us details about Simon and his family, but in Luke, Jesus laments for the daughters of Jerusalem. He …
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Saturday, June 25
Psalm: 107:33-43 Meditation: LukeYou can gain quite a bit of context by reading multiple accounts of the same event. Here in Luke’s gospel, we learn that the overwhelming weight of others’ sins has affected Jesus and an angel is sent to strengthen him. The traditional Jewish custom was to pray standing up but we learn …
Wednesday, June 22
Psalm: 101 Meditation: LukeHow many times have we heard or read this passage and how many times have we pondered what it means? We hear these words regularly, every time that we join together at the Lord’s Table. It is something that we should look forward to. Jesus said “I have fervently desired to eat …
Thursday, June 16
Psalm: 83 Meditation: Luke From the beginning, Jesus could see through the outward beauty or veneer of mankind and the various rich leaders of His time. He keeps pointing out that their “righteous” acts and gifts were used as a means to an end. Instead of their acts coming from hearts filled with love and …
Saturday, June 11
Psalm: 75 Meditation: Luke: While only a few verses long, this passage suggests that some time has passed between the asking and the answering of the questions. This delegation included representatives from groups that usually couldn’t stand each other, but were united in their opposition to Jesus. Unfortunately, they fell into their own trap, as …
Thursday, June 2
Psalm: 74 Meditation Luke: Here we go again! Faith versus works. A lawyer, no less, challenges Jesus on the best, if not the shortest way to inherit eternal life. They discuss what the law says, and the lawyer is spot on. Words are important – especially to lawyers. Notice the lawyer employs the word “inherit”. …
Wednesday, May 25
Psalm: 96 Meditation Luke: “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life…” This verse, along with others like it, ranks among the most useless in all of Scripture. That comment has more to do with us than Jesus Who issued it. This particular command requires a great deal of faith and because we’ve …
Monday, May 23
Psalm: 106 Meditation Deuteronomy is a retelling of the law. Simple enough. It also serves to “fill in the gaps” left in the law’s wake. Verse 3 cuts to the heart of the matter like a laser: “one does not live by bread alone but by every word that comes from the mouth of the …
Thursday, May 19
Psalms: 121,122,123 Meditation Luke: The country of the Gerasenes located on the eastern shore of the Sea of Galilee in the area known as “The Decapolis” or 10 Cities. This was a Gentile region. When Jesus steps on shore a demon-possessed man recognizes and immediately acknowledges Jesus as God’s Son. Silenced, Jesus then casts out …
Friday, May 13
Psalms: 127, 130 Meditation Luke: A centurion had asked Jewish elders to appeal to Jesus to come and heal his servant. The centurion was a Gentile who was apparently keen to Jewish sensitivities regarding interactions between Jews and Gentiles. Unfazed, Jesus sets out to see this centurion until He was prevented; the centurion believed himself …
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