Psalm: 55 Meditation: JohnThis passage has a miracle that is often confused with another story. One of the Gospel themes is mistaking the meanings of Jesus’s miracles and ministry. This passage shows several examples of this where some want to make Jesus king, others want to see more miracles and some want another free meal. …
Tag: King
Tuesday, January 24
Psalm: 26 Meditation: HebHave you ever seen a teacher or presenter get so tired of explaining something that they say, ‘forget why, just look at this as truth because you are so dull?’ Here the author states and explains Jesus’s singular worthiness to be our perfect high priest, drawing a parallel to a king and …
Wednesday, December 7
Psalm: 38 Meditation: MattAre there any of Jesus’s teachings or parables that aren’t problematic? While it is hard to fathom someone turning down an invitation from a king, we see here groups that not only reject the king's invitation but abuse and kill the messengers. One of the problematic parts is the guest that showed …
Saturday, November 12
Psalm: 87 Meditation: EstherLike many rich and famous people in history, this Persian king liked to show off his wealth and possessions. After many days of partying and too much wine, the king calls for his most important and beautiful possession, the Queen Vashti to be brought before him and his guests. Her refusal to …
Tuesday, November 8
Psalm: 78:1-39 Meditation: RevWhy do the kings merchants and sea captains weep so bitterly at the fall of the great Babylon? Do they mourn the greatness or are they feeling the loss and fear for themselves? Will they ever know luxury again? Are the victories of the righteous giving hope to the reader/believer? Gospel:Matt 15:21-28 …
Saturday, October 22
Psalm: 30 Meditation: EzraThe rebuilding of the city, the temple and the walls of Jerusalem did not go unopposed by neighboring governors and leaders. Politics then and today change from time to time. By exaggeration and fear mongering, these neighbors were given permission by the King to stop progress on rebuilding the city’s walls by …
Tuesday, October 4
Psalm: 120 Meditation: 2 KingsThere are many stories in the Bible of evil children that come from righteous parents but here we see a good and righteous king that comes from generations of evil fathers and kings. Josiah will recognize and acknowledge how far the Judeans have fallen and turn his people back to the …
Thursday, September 22
Psalm: 83 Meditation: 2 Kings In this passage earlier prophesies against Ahab and his family are coming true, in both locations and events foretold. Elisha sends a servant to anoint Jehu the next King of Israel in a way that prompts Jehu’s followers to proclaim him king. Like many passages, we ask what is God …
Thursday, September 8
Psalm: 50 Meditation: MattThis passage creates more questions than it seems to answer. Herod, like so many prideful and paranoid kings, thinks he can overcome the prophecies of God by eliminating the future King. This continues and results in the death of all boys in the area of Bethlehem under 2 years of age. We …
Thursday, September 1
Psalm: 37:1-18 Meditation: 1 KingsSolomon, like his father David before him, knew from a young age the plans his father and God had for him. How can someone whose nickname means Beloved of God fall so far away and not care about the consequences of his actions? Like King Saul, Solomon tried to thwart God’s …
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