Psalm: 118 Meditation: RomansPaul directs believers to unity of mind and speech by focusing on the humility, life and reign of Christ. Paul shows from scripture the expansion of the church to all peoples. Paul prays that God would give peace and joy through the hope given through the Holy Spirit. Gospel:Luke 19:11-27 New Testament:Romans …
Tag: Peace
Friday, August 26
Psalm: 16 Meditation: 1 KingsHow does God keep His promises to David? What does this passage tell us about the state and peace of Israel during the reign of Solomon? Why would the nation to the north of Israel acknowledge and help build a temple to a foreign god? How would these building projects contribute …
Sunday, December 19
Psalms: 26, 30 Meditation Ephesians: The prevalent “nice” gospel does not show up here. Remember, we are players (soldiers, warriors etc.) during this second Advent. Jesus came, as Isaiah said, to be the “Prince of Peace” though He Himself said “Do not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth; I have …
Tuesday, December 7
Psalm: 69 Pearl Harbor Day Meditation 1 Thessalonians: In closing this letter Paul exhorts the Thessalonians to esteem and love our [church] leaders. “Be at peace among yourselves.” (v. 13) What does that take? All too often we sacrifice peace particularly over things over which we have no control. I think the sub-text has more …
Tuesday, November 16
Psalm: 71 Meditation Revelation: So, if you like peace and quiet (as I do) you may not find it in heaven – certainly not in this reading. Well, we are, after all, celebrating the marriage of the Lamb. Consider yesterday’s look at a “great banquet”. This marriage will be the banquet of the ages. I …
Sunday, January 31
Psalm 24 Meditation: Galatians – The desires of the flesh mentioned by Paul in this passage are in direct opposition with the Fruits of the Spirit that he also mentions. Peace cannot exist in a situation where there is discord, jealousy, and hatred. Neither can Self-Control exist in the same situation as fits of rage, …
Awake! Alert! Watching! Waiting!
First Sunday in Advent: Hope Call To Worship: Psalm 80 Advent Scripture: Lamentations 3:17-26 Prayer Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-8 Sermon Scripture: Mark 13:28-37 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpEvMOzLpVw&feature=youtu.be
Monday, November 30
Psalm: 1, 2, 3 Meditation Matthew: This is Matthew’s account of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. He rode upon a donkey (ass – KJV) which has some significance. while this verse (5) is fulfillment of Zechariah 9:9 virtually verbatim, the import finds itself footed in the Book of Judges (5:10). The judge and later the …
Friday, September 4
Psalms: 31 Meditation 1 Kings: Solomon was a very conflicted man. In his youth he had asked for and received great and godly wisdom. God also game him great wealth – so much so that he did not need God. The peace he and his kingdom enjoyed allowed Solomon to be tempted into marrying many …
A Bedtime Prayer
Listen. If you missed the Children’s Message on Sunday, you can listen to a recording of it here: http://www.pacificunionchurch.org/churchsmall starting Monday. Review What kind of prayer is Psalm 4? What is it for? [Hint to parents: Psalm 4 is a bedtime prayer for a long, bad, frustrating day.] Have you ever had a bad frustrating …
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