There are two readings for today. SCRIPTURE: Psalm 4 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: The people stood watching, and the rulers even sneered at him. They said, “He saved others; let him save himself if he is God’s Messiah, the Chosen One.” [Luke 23:35] Jesus, the Son of David, trusts God, but for the moment He is being sneered at. They…
rest in peace
There are two readings for today. SCRIPTURE: Psalm 3 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: Suddenly a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. The disciples went and woke him, saying, “Lord, save us! We’re going to drown!” He replied, “You of little faith, why are you so afraid?”…
take refuge in the King
There are two readings for today. SCRIPTURE: Psalm 2 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: While he was still speaking, a bright cloud covered them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased. Listen to him!” When the disciples heard this, they fell facedown to the ground, terrified. [Matthew 17:5-6]…
the good life
There are two readings for today. SCRIPTURE: Psalm 1 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: But the seed falling on good soil refers to someone who hears the word and understands it. This is the one who produces a crop, yielding a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown. [Matthew 13:23] What is the difference between a good life and a…
devotion
SCRIPTURE: Leviticus 27 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: The reason my Father loves me is that I lay down my life–only to take it up again. No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. [John 10:17-18] To be fully devoted to the Lord. Jesus models ultimate devotion, devoting Himself to God. In this ultimate…
choosing the right path
SCRIPTURE: Leviticus 26 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it. [Matthew 7:13-14] The Lord is reminding His people that choosing…
make my life a jubiliee
SCRIPTURE: Leviticus 25 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to release the oppressed, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favour.’ then he rolled…
r.e.s.p.e.c.t.
SCRIPTURE: Leviticus 24 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’ But I tell you, Do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. And if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him have…
the kingdom of God is a party
SCRIPTURE: Leviticus 23 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: I say to you that many will come from the east and the west, and will take their places at the feast with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven. But the subjects of the kingdom will be thrown outside, into the darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing…
serious, sincere worship
SCRIPTURE: Leviticus 22 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: “Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You clean the outside of the cup and dish, but inside they are full of greed and self-indulgence. Blind Pharisee! First clean the inside of the cup and dish, and then the outside also will be clean.” [Matthew 23:25-26] In today’s reading,…