Psalm: 1 Meditation: 1 PetThis Theology course, in just a few verses, summarizes the hope that we have in Christ and the relationship we have with the Father because of it. Peter reminds us how precious this gift is, and how we rejoice in spite of the trials and tribulations that Christians face in this …
Tag: Relationship
Wednesday, January 18
Psalm: 119:1-24 Meditation: HebHave you pondered our relationship to Jesus Christ and His Father? Here we see Jesus as our redeemer and champion. First He defeats our oppressor, Satan, then functions as our merciful high priest, helping us in our trials. This passage ends with the reminder of Christ's incarnation and sacrifice that purchased the …
Sunday, January 15
Psalm: 146 Meditation: EphWhat is the greatest mystery of the church? How does it feel to know that you were chosen by God before the beginning of time to receive the spiritual blessing and a relationship with Christ? Jesus’s victory over death allows our adoption by His Father and as result to stand holy and …
Thursday, December 1
Psalm: 18:1-20 Meditation: MattJesus alludes to the past, present and future here using a landowner tenant relationship to outline the relationship between God and His chosen people(Israel.) God had given them lands and cities but they had continually rejected God and their covenant duties, always putting themselves first. The anger of the Jewish leaders showed …
Wednesday, October 26
Psalm:119:49-72 Meditation: MattAt first glance this passage seems unfair. To hear those that have will receive more and those with little will lose even that. Here, Jesus is talking about God’s Kingdom and who will receive God’s gifts. Those that have a relationship with Jesus will have spiritual truths revealed without that relationship the parables …
Sunday, September 25
Psalm: 66 Meditation: 2 KingsKing Hosea would be the last King of Israel. This period would also end the 10 Tribe Northern Kingdom. This Hosea was not the prophet from the book of the same name. This period would also see Israel exist as a vassal state and the country was eventually besieged. Its remaining …
Tuesday, March 9
Psalm 78:1-39 Meditation: Genesis –The Pharaoh and his servants (or officials depending on your version) were pleased to hear about Joseph and his brothers reconnecting. We can guess that Joseph has been in his position for at least 7 years since the famine has started. He has obviously created a relationship with the Pharaoh and …
Friday, February 5
Psalm 69:1-23, 31-38 Meditation: John – The relationship between Jesus and his brothers is an odd one. It says in the passage that none of them believed in him, but their words and actions here are more dangerous than just sibling disbelief. They are encouraging Jesus to attend a festival where there will be people …
Friday, June 12
Psalm: 69 Meditation Obadiah: The Edomites (which don’t exist any longer) lived to the southeast of Israel and were closely related to the Jews. Edom sprang from Esau, Jacob’s older brother. Esau talked himself out of his birthright – he would later claim that Jacob “stole” it from him. Thus, the enmity. When the Babylonians …
Going Deeper: May 3
Read Acts 6:1-15 together. Watch the sermon video (available at pacificunionchurch.org/churchsmall) Listen. What is the new normal that Stephen embraced? What was the promising future that he looked forward to? How did this impact his life? Respond. What in the current new normal of corona-virus do you embrace? How has this changed your relationship with …
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