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 …
Tag: Trials
Thursday, August 25
Psalm: 18:1-20 Meditation: ActsHow do the miracles of the New Testament stack up against the Old Testament stories? What is the purpose of all the details given in this story? How did Paul’s prophecies save over 200 people? What do we learn about God through the trials and preservation of His followers? Gospel:Mark 14:12-26 New …
Monday, August 8
Psalm: 89:1-18, Meditation: JudgesWhat is there in human nature that creates discord? Why do God’s people follow the same cycles over and over? While this is not the most famous story from the life and judgeship of Japheth, it does illustrate the trials that all leaders in Israel and Judah would experience. Tribal jealousies and …
Wednesday, August 12
Psalms: 119:121-144 Meditation Acts: Paul has returned to Jerusalem which ends his Third Missionary Journey. Paul, in accordance with what James and the elders in Jerusalem urged, submitted to the rite of purification, principally to give the Jews no reason to imprison nor kill him. Perhaps this rite will prepare Paul for the various judicial …
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