Category Archives: dependence upon God
from temporary to permanent
2 Corinthians 4:1-5:10. The context of Paul’s earthly tent passage is Paul’s jars of clay passage. He is defending his speaking ministry by saying that he speaks by faith, “knowing that he who raised the Lord Jesus will raise us … Continue reading
results of rebellion
Isaiah 5. Israel is portrayed as a vineyard, and the prophet decries the fact that the vineyard produced the wrong crop: wild grapes. They rebelled against the master’s intentions. He “looked for justice, but behold, bloodshed; for righteousness, but … Continue reading
the time LORD
Psalm 100. LORD, you were there at the creation of Adam, lovingly creating humanity and calling us to a relationship with yourself. You are GOD.You will be there to the end because your steadfast love endures forever, your faithfulness will … Continue reading
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trouble: preparation for ministry
2 Corinthians1:1-11. Paul is going to respond to some of his bitterest critics in this letter. One of the reasons they condemn him is that they are convinced that he is not worthy to be an apostle since he has … Continue reading
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one source of pride
Isaiah 3:1-4:6. In Isaiah’s day, the city of Jerusalem prided itself over its leaders: “the mighty man and the soldier, the judge and the prophet, the diviner and the elder, the captain of fifty and the man of rank, the … Continue reading
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the sovereign over situations
Psalm 97. The nations know all about their gods. There is no mystery that cannot be explained by the specialist, for a price. But the God of Israel is shrouded in darkness and mystery. The nations can manipulate their gods … Continue reading
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they heard his voice
Psalm 95. The Israelites heard God’s voice one day,and he said “keep going, I will sustain you.” But all their fear said “we have no water. ” Later, they heard his voice, and it said “take the land.” But their … Continue reading
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the ear planter hears, the eye former sees
Psalm 94. LORD, I am in the wilderness again this morning, I cannot see my deliverance. But You hear my cry because you planted the ear; you see my need, because you formed the eye. Thank you for reminding me … Continue reading
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the blood and body of one
1 Corinthians 10-11:1. In the wilderness, freedom is a dangerous thing. One wrong choice and your body is left to rot, and the people will go on. Paul wanted to discourage the Corinthians from abusing their freedom by getting too … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Corinthians 10, 1 Corinthians 11
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indoor plant
Psalm 92. I can picture a believer worshipping at the temple in Jerusalem on the Sabbath and thinking about his fate compared to that of unbelievers. They are like patches of grass, which flourish for a time, but are doomed … Continue reading
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