To help you with your Bible reading, try using SOAP. You will need a Bible (a study Bible may be helpful), a pen and a lined notebook. Find a quiet spot and spend a few moments ‘connecting’ with the Lord – reminding yourself that He is with you and that you are with Him. S for…
Author: Norm
May 17 — Proverbs 8:1-11
SCRIPTURE: Proverbs 8:1-11 “Does not wisdom call out? Does not understanding raise her voice? On the heights along the way, where the paths meet, she takes her stand; beside the gates leading into the city, at the entrances, she cries aloud…” OBSERVATION: Wisdom is more than knowledge, it is common sense for living. A wise person…
May 16 — Luke 9:57-62
SCRIPTURE: Luke 9:57-62 “Your duty is to go and preach about the Kingdom of God.” OBSERVATION: Jesus was more concerned about fulfilling His mission than about finding a comfortable place to stay. Not even family obligations could get in the way of fulfilling His mission. Those who allow ‘things’ to distract them are not really ready…
May 15 — Luke 9:46-56
SCRIPTURE: Luke 9:46-56 “Then he said to them, ‘Anyone who welcomes a little child like this on my behalf welcomes me, and anyone who welcomes me also welcomes my Father who sent me. Whoever is the least among you is the greatest.’” OBSERVATION: Ouch, three scenes where the disciples reveal their true character: who was the…
May 14 — Luke 9:37-45
SCRIPTURE: Luke 9:37-45 “Awe gripped the people as they saw this majestic display of God’s power.” (Luke 9:43) OBSERVATION: Two things strike me in this story. The first is the gripping awe that came over those who saw this dramatic event. I have become desensitized to Jesus casting out demons. But if I picture this as my…
May 13 — Luke 9:28-36
SCRIPTURE: Luke 9:28-36 “Then a voice from the cloud said, ‘This is my Son, my Chosen One. Listen to him.’ When the voice finished, Jesus was there alone. They didn’t tell anyone at that time what they had seen.” (Luke 9:35-36) OBSERVATION: It is not clear why Jesus only takes Peter, James and John. But this is…
May 12 — Luke 9:18-27
SCRIPTURE: Luke 9:18-27 “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross daily, and follow me. If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake, you will save it.” (Luke 9:23-24) OBSERVATION:…
May 11 — Luke 9:10-17
SCRIPTURE: Luke 9:10-17 “Jesus took the five loaves and two fish, looked up toward heaven, and blessed them….They all ate as much as they wanted, and afterward, the disciples picked up twelve baskets of leftovers! (Luke 10:16-17) OBSERVATION: The disciples have witnessed – and been a part of – amazing miracles. Could they have imagined this next…
May 10 — Luke 9:1-9
SCRIPTURE: Luke 9:1-9 OBSERVATION: Jesus multiplies His ministry, and His message starts to spread. He gives authority and power to His followers to carry on His work, and they preach and demonstrate the good news of the Kingdom. Note that it is the good news of the Kingdom, and not just the good news of salvation….
May 9 — Luke 8:40-56
SCRIPTURE: Luke 8:40-56 OBSERVATION: I am struck by the eager welcome that Jesus receives, and how desperate people are for His help. The crowds welcome Jesus with open arms, the woman desperately clings to Jesus for healing, the crowds are eagerly pressing up against Him, and the Jairus begs Him for His help. This is a…