SCRIPTURE: Joshua 23:1-16 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: 1. “After a long time had passed and the LORD had given Israel rest from all their enemies around them” – They are now experiencing a season of rest after many months of warfare, and after 40 years of wandering. This must have been “heavenly”. 2. “It was the LORD your God…
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Apr 7 — Joshua 22:10-34
SCRIPTURE: Joshua 22:10-34 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: 1. “Built an imposing altar there by the Jordan… whole assembly of Israel gathered at Shiloh to go to war against them” – The Law of Moses warned against building an alternate place of worship (Leviticus 17:8-9), and therefore this was seen as a breaking of the faith (covenant) with God. 2. “Was…
Apr 6 — Joshua 22:1-9
SCRIPTURE: Joshua 22:1-9 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: 1. “You have not deserted your brothers but have carried out the mission the LORD your God gave you” – This passage should be remembered and applied to us as followers of Jesus, since we are also on a mission with the Lord, and must prove faithful in service and not desert…
Apr 5 — Luke 4:31-44
SCRIPTURE: Luke 4:31-44 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: 1. “They were amazed at his teaching, because his message had authority” – There was something about His message that touched them deep, that made them listen. I believe it was the Holy Spirit anointing His true words. They were not just true, they carried authority, they had an impact! 2. “A…
Apr 4 — Luke 4:14-30
SCRIPTURE: Luke 4:14-30 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: 1. “Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit” – He was filled by the Spirit when He went into the desert, and after standing firm in the test, He now comes out of the desert in the power of the Spirit. When we pass the test, we come out…
Curriculum (LDN East Site)
Year 1 October — Your Spiritual Journey — Spiritual Disciplines November — How To Read The Bible — OT Survey December — Knowing God — NT Survey January — Knowing Jesus Christ — Missional Living February — Knowing the Holy Spirit — Christian Spirituality March — The Mission of God — Reformed Perspectives April —…
Apr 3 — Luke 4:1-13
SCRIPTURE: Luke 4:1-13 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: 1. “Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit” – After His baptism, Jesus was energized by God, ready to begin His mission. This was a high and holy moment, He was enthused (‘enthusiasm’ means to be filled with God) and eager. This makes sense after His dramatic affirmation at the baptism. 2. “Returned…
Apr 2 — Luke 3:21-38
SCRIPTURE: Luke 3:21-38 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: 1. “Jesus was baptized too” (21). This was a baptism of repentance, a sign of humility and submission to God. Though Jesus was sinless, like us He needed to humbly submit to God in all things. 2. “As he was praying, heaven was opened” (21). I’ve not noticed this detail before, but…
Apr 1 — Luke 3:1-20
SCRIPTURE: Luke 3:1-20 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: 1. “In the fifteenth year…” (3:1-2). Luke is very carefuly to demonstrate the historical roots of this biography of Jesus. It is no abstract or philosophical (as the gnostic ‘gospels” were). Jesus is flesh and blood, born in time. 2. “Preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins” (3:3). It…
Mar 31 — Proverbs 7:1-27
SCRIPTURE: Proverbs 7:1-27 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: 1. “Guard my teachings as the apple of your eye” (7:2). That is, your eyeball, which is very weak and needs protection. 2. “A youth who lacked judgment… walking along in the direction of her house” (7:7-8). A wise person is aware of their potential weaknesses, and avoids those paths that will…