Psalm: 62 Meditation Luke: I’ve always thought it was interesting that Jesus knew Zacchaeus’ name. Someone must have old Him (no matter). Because Zacchaeus was a tax collector he was regarded as a collaborator with the Romans. Strike one. He was rich, probably from ill-gotten gain. Strike two. He was viewed as a sinner. You’re …
Tag: Salvation
Going Deeper: May 10
Read 1 Peter 2:1-10 together. Watch the sermon video (available at pacificunionchurch.org/churchsmall) Listen. How is salvation more than something that God has done for us in the past? What is God doing today? What is he building? What is our part in it? Respond. What will you do to grow up in your salvation? How …
Thursday, April 2
Psalm: 143 Meditation Romans: Hearing the gospel is necessary for salvation, but hearing is not enough: people must also respond with personal trust. Isaiah 53:1 prophesies that not all will believe. The message that must be heard is the word of Christ, that is, the good news about Jesus Christ as the crucified and risen …
Monday, February 24
Psalm: 97 Meditation The opening verses of Hebrews rank among the most beautiful in all of the Bible. They are a poignant (as well as poetic) rendering of OT prophecy acknowledging the sonship of Jesus and why He had to suffer and die. Unfortunately, we don’t often think of what had to happen in order …
