Monday, September 26 Matthew 13:1-3a “He told many stories in the form of parables” During much of chapter 12, Jesus has been in “the house” (13:1), most likely Peter and Andrew’s home in Capernaum (see 8:14). Jesus now leaves the house to go sit by the lake, that is, the Sea of Galilee. Sitting… Read more about The Sower and the Seed
The Lost Younger Son
Monday, September 12 Luke 15:11-24 “The younger son told his father, ‘I want my share of your estate now’” The younger son knew exactly what he was he doing. He thumbed his nose at his father and took off for the far country because he chose to. How is this lost young man found? … Read more about The Lost Younger Son
Walking with Abraham
Monday, July 4 Genesis 16:1-4 “Perhaps I can have children through her” The promises made to Abram belong to Sarai as well. Just as Abram will be the father of a great nation, Sarai will be its mother. Yet, as the years pass, Sarai becomes convinced that the promise made to her… Read more about Walking with Abraham
Mark’s Gospel
Monday, January 4 Mark 1:1-8 “It is written” While John and Jesus may seem to appear out of the blue, the citation of Scripture in verses 2 and 3 makes it clear that they appear out of the blueprint of God’s plan. Long before the promise-filled preaching of John the Baptizer, there… Read more about Mark’s Gospel
Second Corinthians 5 – 7
Monday, May 4 2 Corinthians 5:11-15 “Christ’s love urges us on” For Paul the reason for doing something was as important as what was done. Christ also stressed this principle in the Sermon on the Mount where he criticized those who did good things – like fasting, praying, or giving – for the… Read more about Second Corinthians 5 – 7
Second Corinthians 2 and 3
Monday, April 20 2 Corinthians 2:12-16 “God uses us to spread the gospel of Christ” The section of 2 Corinthians beginning here and going to the middle of the sixth chapter deals with Christian ministry. While Paul was defining and defending his work in Corinth, he was giving us a measuring stick for all… Read more about Second Corinthians 2 and 3
Second Corinthians 1 and 2
Monday, April 13 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 “God is the source of all comfort” These verses give us a wonderful statement about divine comfort (vv. 3-7) and divine deliverance (vv. 8-11). First, we see that even the most devout of God’s people can become discouraged. Paul had experienced outstanding success in his ministry in… Read more about Second Corinthians 1 and 2
Pastor’s Post
ENCOURAGEMENT FROM GOD’S WORD “Trust in the Lord with all your heart; lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will direct your paths” – Proverbs 3:5-6 I must admit that I find it more difficult to trust God in the hard times than when things are easy. Perhaps… Read more about Pastor’s Post