Psalm: 26 Meditation: 1 CorI was, I am, I will be are normal states of being in a natural man. For example- I was young, I am now an adult, I will someday be old. Paul is here explaining the contrast between the natural man and Jesus Christ. The past, present and future existence of …
Tag: Will
Sunday, July 17
Psalm: 98 Meditation: RomansWith echoes of God’s response to Job’s questions, Paul states that God deserves all glory and that it is our honor and duty to dedicate our lives to his service, transforming ourselves to the good and perfect will of God. Gospel: Matthew 25:14-30 New Testament: …
Sunday, April 3
Psalm: 60 Meditation Mark: Peter’s rebuke to Jesus, it turns out, is in direct opposition to the Father’s will. Selfishly Peter may have meant well, but that would thwart the divine plan. As for Jesus’ followers, “taking up his cross” (v. 35) simply means that discipleship is not cheap – it may eventually call one …
Tuesday, March 15
Psalms: 6, 9 Meditation John: “But he said to them, ‘I have food to eat that you know nothing about.'” Looking forward (in John chapter 6), Jesus goes into greater detail about this food but for now, his answer is: “My food is to do the will of him who sent me and to finish …
Sunday, July 19
Psalm: 139 Meditation Romans: The end of chapter 11 is an eloquent doxology – i.e. “the pen of a skillful writer” (Psalm 45:1) It is beautiful. Next, Paul urges us to present our bodies as a “living sacrifice”. (v. 1) He then explains that “this is holy and pleasing to God – this your spiritual …
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