Monday, November 18 Romans 1:16-17 “I am not ashamed of the gospel” Paul insists that he is not ashamed of the gospel. Indeed, why should any of us be ashamed of a message which explains the power of God that leads to salvation? The Greek word soteria, meaning “salvation,” is related to sos,… Read more about Gospel
Gratitude
Monday, November 4 Philippians 1:3-11 “I thank my God every time I remember you” Paul begins his prayer of thanksgiving with the comment that he prays for the Philippians “with joy.” His primary intention is to affirm his affection for the Philippians, but his greeting also announces a theme that runs throughout the letter:… Read more about Gratitude
The Farmer Knows
Monday, October 28 2 Corinthians 9:6-11 “The Lord loves a cheerful giver” The agricultural illustration is used by Paul to make a very important spiritual point: the person who continues to be preoccupied with accumulating material things and does not develop a spirit of generosity will fall short of realizing any true joy… Read more about The Farmer Knows
Our Daily Bread
Monday, October 21 Matthew 6:9-13 “Give us today our daily bread” In what is commonly referred to as “The Lord’s Prayer,” Jesus gives an example of how his disciples should pray. The prayer is offered not so much as a command to pray, but as an invitation to share in the prayer life… Read more about Our Daily Bread
We Give – God Blesses
Monday, October 14 John 6:1-13 “They all ate until they were full” Jesus has been healing the sick and performing other miracles; huge crowds have begun to follow him. Although Jesus seems to want to have a secluded and private conversation with his disciples, his whereabouts soon become known and a great crowd… Read more about We Give – God Blesses
The Gift of Myself
Monday, October 7 2 Corinthians 8:1-7 “They gave themselves first to the Lord” Few people are more attractive or more contagious than those individuals who find happiness in generosity. It is unfortunate that so many of us seem to find it hard to associate the two words “enjoyment” and “giving.” Because ours is… Read more about The Gift of Myself
Jesus’ Death and Resurrection
Monday, September 30 Luke 22:31-38; Isaiah 53:10-12 “He was counted among the rebels” Jesus had previously told the disciples to go out without extra clothes or food or money to proclaim the good news of the Kingdom, trusting God that he would supply them through the hospitality of the people to whom they ministered. … Read more about Jesus’ Death and Resurrection
The New Testament’s Use of Old Testament Texts
Monday, September 23 Matthew 4:12-17; Isaiah 9:1-5 “This fulfilled what God said through Isaiah” John the Baptist had been the herald of Jesus the Messiah, announcing the coming of the King and his Kingdom. John’s fearless preaching and his ethical integrity in holding men and women accountable led to his arrest and imprisonment. The… Read more about The New Testament’s Use of Old Testament Texts