SCRIPTURE: Luke 24:33-49 OBSERVATION: It is not surprising that they had a hard time believing that Jesus was alive! Even seing him, they still doubted, but who can blame them. Jesus had to open their minds (and their hearts) to believe that He was real. He did this by (a) letting them touch and see Him…
Apr 29 — Psalm 4:1-8
SCRIPTURE: Psalm 4:1-8 OBSERVATION: David seems to be in the midst of a crisis, and the people who are troubling him are also mocking him, “turning his glory into shame”. Those with David are despairing, “who can show us any good?” David refuses to give up. He appeals to God for help (mercy) and declares his…
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Apr 28 — 1 John 3:1-10
SCRIPTURE: 1 John 3:1-10 OBSERVATION: John reminds believers of their new identity: much loved children of God. This identity encourages us when persecuted, but also affects how we live. John assures them that Jesus came to restore His followers and destroy the devil’s work. When Jesus is finished, we shall see Him as He is, we shall…
Bible Readings (May)
This month we are reading through complete books of the Bible: 1 Peter, Ruth, Ephesians and Joel. 1 1 Peter 1:1-12 2 1 Peter 1:13-2:3 3 1 Peter 2:4-17 4 1 Peter 2:18-25 5 1 Peter 3:1-12 6 1 Peter 3:13-4:6 7 1 Peter 4:7-19 8 1 Peter 5:1-14 9 Ruth 1:1-22 10 Ruth 2:1-23 11 Ruth 3:1-18 12 Ruth 4:1-22 13 Ephesians 1:1-14…
Apr 27 — Acts 3:17-26
SCRIPTURE: Acts 3:17-26 OBSERVATION: Peter appeals to Jews/Jewish leaders to accept Jesus as the promised messiah (‘Christ’ is Greek for Hebrew ‘Messiah’), claiming that He is the fulfillment of all the OT prophecies. The call is to change their minds (repent) regarding Jesus. Note the two levels, what the Jewish leaders did in ignorance, and God’s…
Apr 26 — Acts 3:1-16
SCRIPTURE: Acts 3:1-16 OBSERVATION: Peter is not surprised that this man is healed. I would be… unless I had already experienced a greater miracle, i.e. Jesus resurrection! Compared to that, healing a cripple is not amazing! Peter calls Jesus the author of life, yet says they killed Him (can the author of life be killed?), and…
Apr 25 — Mark 16:9-20
SCRIPTURE: Mark 16:9-20 OBSERVATION: This passage should be read as supportive of other more reliable passages. Most of it echoes what we read elsewhere. It was probably added later to fix the abrupt ending and fill in the missing details. There is no other reference to handling snakes and drinking poison, so it is not accepted…
Sermon on Matthew 6:25-34
This Sunday (April 29, 2007) I hope to speak on the subject of environmental stewardship. I think I’ll call the sermon “It’s Not Easy Being Green” (does anyone else remember Kermit’s song?). I am hoping for some feedback at my “Should We Celebrate Earth Day?” The message will be based on Matthew 6:25-34 where Jesus reminds…
Apr 24 — Isaiah 52:1-12
SCRIPTURE: Isaiah 52:1-12 OBSERVATION: Isaiah is speaking to the captives in Babylon, reminding them of their past trials (Egypt, Assyria), but urges them to “wake up” from their depressed slumber and anticipate the Lord’s power and salvation on their behalf. The Lord is predicting that He will come to rescue and restore His covenant people. A…