Psalm: 138 Meditation: JerHow badly can the human leadership mess up? Even God’s own people need God to step in time and time again. These messianic prophecies call for a time of reunification of God’s people and the installation of righteousness and judgment over the earth. The promise of a land under the direct authority …
Tag: Leadership
Friday, September 2
Psalm: 31 Meditation: MarkThis is the great exchange between Jesus and mankind. This passage discusses a pivotal moment in history. The shock to one’s humanity of these events never lessens. The leadership hated Jesus during his ministry and tortured, mocked, and reviled Him during his crucifixion. Only the revelations of scripture help us understand God’s …
Saturday, August 27
Psalm: 20 Meditation: MarkWhy did the Jewish leadership send a “multitude” to arrest one man? How does this passage differ from the same event in the other Gospels? What was the purpose of the kiss and titled greeting? Why was the story of a man in a linen cloth mentioned? Gospel:Mark 14:43-52 New Testament:Acts 28:17-31 …
Friday, August 19
Psalm: 140 Meditation: ActsImagine being considered such a threat that your opponents are plotting for over two years to murder you. It is interesting to weigh the influence and wealth of the Jewish leadership against the value of Paul’s Roman citizenship and his right to appeal directly to the Emperor. Paul is given opportunities to …
Sunday, August 14
Psalm: 118 Meditation:2 SamuelThe costs of David’s actions in his personal life, parenting, and leadership are shown in this story. David’s concern for others causes him to leave Jerusalem, the Ark, and some family behind. God’s providence is still at work as David sends back one of his advisors to sabotage the Prince’s plan. Because …
Monday, November 2
Psalm: 65 Meditation Nehemiah: Jerusalem had been leveled by Nebuchadnezzar. Dust and rubble. Nehemiah and his volunteers managed to rebuild the city walls in 52 days. Apparently the history of Jerusalem itself struck fear into the locals such that they sent threatening letters to ward of Nehemiah and those with him. His worried friends suggested …
Thursday, July 23
Psalm: 63, 67 Meditation 1 Samuel: Samuel has died, and he was mourned by all, especially Saul. While God had chosen Saul Himself, Saul was not gifted with leadership – he wasn’t so great in following directions either. Apparently, Saul’s weaknesses did not lead him to greater reliance on God. He was afraid, of course, …
Tuesday, June 16
Psalm: 78:1-39 Meditation Acts: Here may begin the notion of tradition in the Church. There was a vacancy among the twelve caused by Judas’ demise. Peter, the recognized spokesman, speaking through the Holy Spirit quotes Psalm 109:8 “May another take his place of leadership”. Perhaps Jesus Himself prompted this tradition for in Luke 22:30 he …
Discipling Friendships
I want to begin with a bold and provocative statement: it is nearly impossible to grow as a Christian by yourself. We need other people to walk with us. I say this because we have a relational God and a relational faith. Have you ever stopped to think about the fact that the God we …
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