Luke 11:53,54 And as he said these things unto them, the scribes and the Pharisees began to urge him vehemently, and to provoke him to speak of many things:Â Laying wait for him, and seeking to catch something out of his mouth, that they might accuse him Many of the situations people have found themselves... Continue Reading →
THERE IS WORK TO DO, SO KEEP MOVING FORWARD
DAY 103/366 Reference text: Acts 8:1-8 In our text today, first there was a persecution, and this persecution led to a scattering of the church. However, what stands out today is the response of those who had been scattered abroad "they went about preaching the word". They had reason to be angry about the current... Continue Reading →
RICH TOWARDS ALL
DAY 60/366 In the story of Jacob and his sons read today, our focus is on love, however a love that is placed within a hierarchy. The opening words of the text presents all the emphasis we require: Now Israel loved Joseph more than all his children, because he was the son of his old... Continue Reading →
IN PRIVATE OR IN PUBLIC?
41/365 IN PRIVATE OR IN PUBLIC? Luke 7:33a Jesus took him away from the crowd to be alone with him. Praise, honour, rebuke, and correction can all be addressed to individuals in two settings: in private or in public. Regardless however of the domain within which they are administered, they have an impact on it's... Continue Reading →
ANOTHER DIMENSION OF GRACE
DAY 214 OF 365 IN 2021 ANOTHER DIMENSION OF GRACE Exodus 11:10 Then Moses heard the people weeping throughout their families, everyone at the door of his tent; and the anger of the LORD was greatly kindled; Moses was also displeased. It is interesting that we read the words in today's text knowing very well... Continue Reading →