Psalm: 113, 115 Meditation Luke: John (the Baptist) was born to a Levitical family – his father Zechariah was among those serving in the Temple. Zechariah would closely adhere to the Law thus when John was 8 days old, he was thus circumcised. That was the day the child would be named. John’s name was …
Tag: Psalm 115
Sunday, August 30
Psalm: 115 Meditation John: Jesus was nothing of not provocative. At times, like this one, Jesus seemed to be wielding a needle headed straight for an eye. Here Jesus was telling Jews (perhaps Pharisees, though the text does not specify) just who He is. In order to drive home the point, Jesus made this statement: …
Sunday, April 26
Psalm: 115 Meditation Daniel: Nebuchadnezzar is a study of someone who just does not learn. The king invaded and captured Jerusalem, something no self-respecting Jew could fathom. He was being used by God to discipline Judah which had strayed into idolatry. As God’s agent Nebuchadnezzar’s victory was assured; problem is he believed he had done …
Wednesday, April 15
Psalm: 115 Meditation John: Notice, “I am the true vine and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit while every branch that does bear fruit, He prunes so that it will be more fruitful.” (vv. 1-2) Consider the difference between “cut” and “prune”. Both involve cutting …
