SCRIPTURE: Deuteronomy 6 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” [Matthew 6:33] Where do you look for happiness, satisfaction, peace? To what do you put your hope for a good life? What ‘things’ do you think will give you your heart’s desire. This ‘thing’,…
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how we relate to God
SCRIPTURE: Deuteronomy 5 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] At Mount Sinai, the Word (message) of God came as blazing fire, cloud, deep darkness and stone tablets. But…
loving, obeying, experiencing God
SCRIPTURE: Deuteronomy 4 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: “Whoever has my commands and obeys them, he is the one who loves me. He who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love him and show myself to him.” [John 14:21] Even though the message of Jesus is grace, He does not stop talking about obedience. Obedience…
His purpose, not mine
SCRIPTURE: Deuteronomy 3 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: “‘I tell you the truth, when you were younger you dressed yourself and went where you wanted; but when you are old you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will dress you and lead you where you do not want to go.’ Jesus said this to indicate the kind of…
through the wilderness with Him
SCRIPTURE: Deuteronomy 2 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: “At once the Spirit sent him out into the desert, and he was in the desert forty days, being tempted by Satan. He was with the wild animals, and angels attended him.” [Mark 1:12-13] Both Israel and Jesus were ‘baptized’ by God, declared in love to be His much-loved children [Mark 1:9-11, 1 Corinthians 10:1-4]. Then…
moving boldly forward
SCRIPTURE: Deuteronomy 1 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: “When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. Then Jesus came to them and said, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the…
surrounded by supporters
SCRIPTURE: Romans 16 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: “Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift you as wheat. But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.” [Luke 22:31-32] These words from Jesus offer a warning, an encouragement, and a calling. Jesus warns Peter (and us) that we…
living the mission
SCRIPTURE: Romans 15 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: “In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.” [Matthew 5:16] The love of Jesus at work in and through us results in praise and conversion. Paul talks about the ‘spirit of unity’ that results from accepting and blessing…
blessing, not judging
SCRIPTURE: Romans 14 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: “Jesus said to his disciples: ‘Things that cause people to sin are bound to come, but woe to that person through whom they come. It would be better for him to be thrown into the sea with a millstone tied around his neck than for him to cause one of these little…