SCRIPTURE: Nehemiah 5 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: You must restore their fields, vineyards, olive groves, and homes to them this very day. And repay the interest you charged when you lent them money, grain, new wine, and olive oil.” [Nehemiah 5:11] A follower of Jesus has a deep sense of justice; they see the world from God’s perspective, that every…
the sword and trowel
SCRIPTURE: Nehemiah 4 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: When our enemies heard that we knew of their plans and that God had frustrated them, we all returned to our work on the wall. But from then on, only half my men worked while the other half stood guard with spears, shields, bows, and coats of mail. The leaders stationed themselves…
hodge podge
There are two passages assigned for today! SCRIPTURE: Nehemiah 3 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: The Old City Gate was repaired by Joiada son of Paseah and Meshullam son of Besodeiah. They laid the beams, set up its doors, and installed its bolts and bars. Next to them were Melatiah from Gibeon, Jadon from Meronoth, people from Gibeon, and people…
passion for His people
There are two passages assigned for today! SCRIPTURE: Nehemiah 2 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: ‘How can I not be sad? For the city where my ancestors are buried is in ruins, and the gates have been destroyed by fire.’ The king asked, ‘Well, how can I help you?’ With a prayer to the God of heaven, I replied, ‘If…
grant me success
SCRIPTURE: Nehemiah 1 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: ‘O Lord, please hear my prayer! Listen to the prayers of those of us who delight in honouring you. Please grant me success today by making the king favourable to me. Put it into his heart to be kind to me.’ In those days I was the king’s cup-bearer. [Nehemiah 1:11] As followers…
surrender prayer
SCRIPTURE: Philippians 4 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. [Philippians 4:6-7] As a Jesus follower,…
no Jesus vs. know Jesus
SCRIPTURE: Philippians 3 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: Yes, everything else is worthless when compared with the infinite value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. [Philippians 3:8] What Paul claims here is the discovery of all those who choose to follow Jesus – that Jesus is the key to God, to life, to meaning and purpose. The infinite value of knowing…
just like Jesus?
SCRIPTURE: Philippians 2 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had. Though he was God, he did not think of equality with God as something to cling to. Instead, he gave up his divine privileges; he took the humble position of a slave and was born as a human being. When he appeared…
my only comfort
SCRIPTURE: Philippians 1 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: For I fully expect and hope that I will never be ashamed, but that I will continue to be bold for Christ, as I have been in the past. And I trust that my life will bring honour to Christ, whether I live or die. For to me, living means living for…
marital faithfulness
SCRIPTURE: Ezra 10 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: They were trembling both because of the seriousness of the matter and because it was raining. Then Ezra the priest stood and said to them: “You have committed a terrible sin. By marrying pagan women, you have increased Israel’s guilt. So now confess your sin to the Lord, the God of your…