SCRIPTURE: John 2 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: This, the first of his miraculous signs, Jesus performed at Cana in Galilee. He thus revealed his glory, and his disciples put their faith in him. [John 2:11] One of the things that led people to wonder about Jesus, to reflect on Him as more than just human, was the amazing miracles He…
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logos
SCRIPTURE: John 1 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. [John 1:14] When people first saw and heard Jesus, something deep and profound struck them deep inside. They loved Him or…
taking the long view
SCRIPTURE: Psalm 73 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: Look at these wicked people— enjoying a life of ease while their riches multiply. Did I keep my heart pure for nothing? Did I keep myself innocent for no reason? I get nothing but trouble all day long; every morning brings me pain. [Psalms 73:12-14] This psalm is a classic, it expresses the…
a leader’s prayer
SCRIPTURE: Psalm 72 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: Give your love of justice to the king, O God, and righteousness to the king’s son. Help him judge your people in the right way; let the poor always be treated fairly. May the mountains yield prosperity for all, and may the hills be fruitful. Help him to defend the poor, to…
God’s hand in my life
There are two passages assigned for today! SCRIPTURE: Psalm 71 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: O God, you have taught me from my earliest childhood, and I constantly tell others about the wonderful things you do. [Psalms 71:17] David thinks back to his childhood days, and notes how God was with him and helping him then. Part of his present day…
repeat after me
There are two passages assigned for today! SCRIPTURE: Psalm 70 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: But as for me, I am poor and needy; please hurry to my aid, O God. You are my helper and my savior; O Lord, do not delay. [Psalms 70:5] David is being humiliated by others, yet he remains humble. In his humiliated position, he does…
healthy zeal
SCRIPTURE: Psalm 69 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: Passion for your house has consumed me, and the insults of those who insult you have fallen on me. [Psalms 69:9] Sounds like David is being bullied, made fun of, because he is serious about his faith. When I weep and fast, they scoff at me. [Psalms 69:10] Those that “know better”, the more…
question of the week
So here is the question of the week. What would you say to someone who asked you: Why should I bother with Jesus? (Check out previous questions here)
some things haven’t changed
SCRIPTURE: Psalm 68 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: Father to the fatherless, defender of widows— this is God, whose dwelling is holy. God places the lonely in families; he sets the prisoners free and gives them joy. But he makes the rebellious live in a sun-scorched land. [Psalms 68:5-6] This is a violent psalm, but that should not surprise us because…
he makes me smile too!
What a voice, what a smile. Makes me think of Mr. Bean. Enjoy!