I’m preaching on Psalm 32:1-11 this coming Sunday (Feb 11, 2007). Its the daily Bible Reading scheduled for February 3. I would be interested in hearing from you as to what jumps out at you in this passage. What questions does it raise? What do you hear God saying to you in this passage. I suggest…
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Feb 4 — Jeremiah 33:1-11
SCRIPTURE: Jeremiah 33:1-11 OBSERVATION: God can (and will) speak to us everywhere, even when imprisoned (Jeremiah 32:3), for God’s message cannot be chained (2 Timothy 2:8-9). Jeremiah was not popular with his own people because he kept speaking against their sinful lives. God punishes His people by allowing them to experience the consequences of their choices, but His ultimate…
How’s SOAP working for you?
We’ve been doing this SOAP Bible reading thing for almost a month. How is it going? Is it helpful? Are you hearing God through the readings? What could we do to help you? I am looking for any feedback or suggestions, as well as any testimonies to how God is working through your Bible reading….
Feb 3 — Hosea 6:1-7:10
SCRIPTURE: Hosea 6:1-7:10 OBSERVATION: A call to repent, to turn back to the Lord for mercy, to change their ways – for God will heal and help. God’s desire to bless and forgive is thwarted by His peoples’ passion for sin (burning like an oven). God’s people are sinning boldly, suffering terribly, but not getting it,…
Feb 2 — Luke 2:21-40
SCRIPTURE: Luke 2:21-40 OBSERVATION: This event still takes place in a Jewish context (i.e. under the Law of Moses): — Circumcision, consecrated and purified by sacrifice at the temple – as the Law of Moses required — Simeon and Anna at temple, waiting for the promised messiah in the temple Luke did a lot of research…
Feb 1 — Isaiah 40:12-31
SCRIPTURE: Isaiah 40:12-31 OBSERVATION: The basic message is, ‘how can you criticize or complain about Me, don’t You realize who I am?’ God made it all, in a way, with a wisdom and a power that far surpasses us. We have a lot of nerve to compare God to a statue, to reduce Him to our…
Jan 31 — 1 Corinthians 9:1-18
SCRIPTURE: 1 Corinthians 9:1-18 OBSERVATION: Paul is being criticized by certain people (possibly leaders) at the church in Corinth, accused of being in it only for their money, being materially and personally motivated. Paul argues that although he has the right to expect certain things, he didn’t claim those rights so as to not hinder the spread…
Jan 30 — Psalm 147:1-20
SCRIPTURE: Psalm 147:1-20 OBSERVATION: Reasons why we should praise (say great things about) God… — It is good and appropriate — His care for the poor and needy — His control and care of the universe — His blessing and protection of His people — His great power and unsearchable wisdom — His special message (word)…
So why should we praise God?
I’VE MOVED THIS CONVERSATION TO MY NEW BLOG: www.jesusfollower.ca OK, here’s an easy question… or is it? Why should we praise God? Maybe a part of that question should be what does it mean to praise God? And if you really want to get personal, why do you praise God? This can go a lot…
Sermon on Psalm 147:1-20
I’m preaching on Psalm 147:1-20 this coming Sunday (Feb 4, 2007). Its the daily Bible Reading scheduled for January 30. I would be interested in hearing from you as to what jumps out at you in this passage. What questions does it raise? What do you hear God saying to you in this passage. I suggest…