SCRIPTURE: Exodus 1 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: (Read my reflection from 2008) So God was kind to the midwives and the people increased and became even more numerous. [Exodus 1:20] In this world, it’s only a matter of time before injustice or oppression occur. And yet faith does not focus on the evil, but on the God Who remains sovereign over…
resurrection living!
SCRIPTURE: Matthew 28 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: (Read my reflection from 2008) “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 Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And…
a love worth imitating
SCRIPTURE: Matthew 27 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: (Read my reflection from 2008) “He saved others,” they said, “but he can’t save himself! He’s the king of Israel! Let him come down now from the cross, and we will believe in him. He trusts in God. Let God rescue him now if he wants him, for he said, ‘I am the…
more like Peter?
SCRIPTURE: Matthew 26 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: (Read my reflection from 2008) But Peter declared, “Even if I have to die with you, I will never disown you.” [Matthew 26:35] This reminds me of our bold declarations of worship when we sing as Christians: I have decided to follow Jesus, no turning back! All to Jesus, I surrender, I surrender all!…
what can you hear?
everything we need to succeed
SCRIPTURE: Matthew 25 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: (Read my reflection from 2008) To one he gave five bags of gold, to another two bags, and to another one bag, each according to his ability. [Matthew 25:15] Jesus compares us to servants of a wealthy benefactor (God) who entrusts us with amazing wealth and opportunity, and everything we need to succeed. He…
am I ready?
SCRIPTURE: Matthew 24 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: (Read my reflection from 2008) For then there will be great distress, unequaled from the beginning of the world until now—and never to be equaled again. [Matthew 24:21] I am thinking about how severe this distress must be, if it is unequaled throughout history. As a history major, I know that there have been…
who do we think we are?
SCRIPTURE: Matthew 23 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: (Read my reflection from 2008) But you are not to be called ‘Rabbi,’ for you have one Teacher, and you are all brothers. And do not call anyone on earth ‘father,’ for you have one Father, and he is in heaven. Nor are you to be called instructors, for you have one Instructor,…
adjustable theology
SCRIPTURE: Matthew 22 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: (Read my reflection from 2008) At the resurrection people will neither marry nor be given in marriage; they will be like the angels in heaven. [Matthew 22:30] I have always struggled with this verse. My ‘theology is that when God restores the creation, He will restore the good things He created… including marriage. The…
fruit-bearing?
SCRIPTURE: Matthew 21 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: (Read my reflection from 2008) Therefore I tell you that the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people who will produce its fruit. [Matthew 21:43] The bible uses “fruit” to describe what our life produces, our words and deeds. This is the real test, what the Lord…