SCRIPTURE: Psalm 38 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: My wounds fester and stink because of my foolish sins. [Psalms 38:5] As Jesus was walking along, he saw a man who had been blind from birth. “Rabbi,” his disciples asked him, “why was this man born blind? Was it because of his own sins or his parents’ sins?” “It was not because…
turning tables
SCRIPTURE: Nehemiah 13 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: When I arrived back in Jerusalem, I learned about Eliashib’s evil deed in providing Tobiah with a room in the courtyards of the Temple of God. I became very upset and threw all of Tobiah’s belongings out of the room. Then I demanded that the rooms be purified, and I brought back…
island paradise!
Yes, it was a wonderful week on the Island (PEI). Valerie and I enjoyed a whole week of quiet relaxation. Thank You Lord! It was also good to see our friends at Charlottetown CRC. Thank You Lord, again! And above all, it was great to see our kids again when we came home. Thank You…
a special assignment
SCRIPTURE: Nehemiah 12 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: The Levites who returned with them were Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, and Mattaniah, who with his associates was in charge of the songs of thanksgiving. [Nehemiah 12:8] In this chapter, we see a specially planned and organized “thanksgiving day”, a celebration of the goodness of God. It was very formal, choreographed, yet very sincere…
all for Jesus?
SCRIPTURE: Nehemiah 11 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: The leaders of the people were living in Jerusalem, the holy city. A tenth of the people from the other towns of Judah and Benjamin were chosen by sacred lots to live there, too, while the rest stayed where they were. And the people commended everyone who volunteered to resettle in Jerusalem….
what motivates us!
SCRIPTURE: Nehemiah 10 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: Then the rest of the people—the priests, Levites, gatekeepers, singers, Temple servants, and all who had separated themselves from the pagan people of the land in order to obey the Law of God, together with their wives, sons, daughters, and all who were old enough to understand— joined their leaders and bound…
experiencing His mercy!
SCRIPTURE: Nehemiah 9 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: But you are a God of forgiveness, gracious and merciful, slow to become angry, and rich in unfailing love. You did not abandon them, even when they made an idol shaped like a calf and said, ‘This is your god who brought you out of Egypt!’ They committed terrible blasphemies. [Nehemiah 9:17-18] A…
the joy of the Lord is my strength
SCRIPTURE: Nehemiah 8 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: And Nehemiah continued, “Go and celebrate with a feast of rich foods and sweet drinks, and share gifts of food with people who have nothing prepared. This is a sacred day before our Lord. Don’t be dejected and sad, for the joy of the Lord is your strength!” [Nehemiah 8:10] The people hear…
plenty of room for more
There are two passages assigned for today! SCRIPTURE: Nehemiah 7 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: At that time the city was large and spacious, but the population was small, and none of the houses had been rebuilt. [Nehemiah 7:4] There is plenty of room in God’s house, but not enough people. God designed this creation to be enjoyed by every person…
intimidation
There are two passages assigned for today! SCRIPTURE: Nehemiah 6 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: They were just trying to intimidate us, imagining that they could discourage us and stop the work. So I continued the work with even greater determination. [Nehemiah 6:9] Intimidation, those who choose to believe and to follow Jesus will face intimidation. Nehemiah is doing the work…