Friday, December 30, 2016, 6:19 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Draw Me Close to You.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Corinthians 9:24-10:13 (ESV). Running the Race (9:24-27) “Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? … Continue reading Examples for Us
Year: 2016
Defrauding the Saints
Thursday, December 29, 2016, 7:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “My Jesus, I Love Thee.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Corinthians 6 (ESV). Grievances Against One Another (vv. 1-8) When one of you has a grievance against another, does he dare go to law before … Continue reading Defrauding the Saints
Seeker-Sensitive?
Wednesday, December 28, 2016, 10:20 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Praise the I AM!” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Corinthians 5 (ESV). You Are Arrogant! (vv. 1-2) It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and of a kind that is not … Continue reading Seeker-Sensitive?
When Burdens Grow Greater
Tuesday, December 27, 2016, 11:06 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “He Giveth More Grace.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Corinthians 4:1-13 (ESV). Be Faithful (vv. 1-2) This is how one should regard us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. Moreover, … Continue reading When Burdens Grow Greater
The Correct Foundation
Monday, December 26, 2016, 7:14 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Amazing Grace.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Corinthians 3:1-15 (NASB). Infants in Christ (vv. 1-4) And I, brethren, could not speak to you as to spiritual men, but as to men of flesh, as to … Continue reading The Correct Foundation
Taught by The Spirit
Sunday, December 25, 2016, 11:11 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Amazing Grace.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Corinthians 2 (NASB). The Power of God (vv. 1-5) And when I came to you, brethren, I did not come with superiority of speech or of wisdom, proclaiming … Continue reading Taught by The Spirit
Only by His Grace
Saturday, December 24, 2016, 11:11 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Oh, To Be Like Thee.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Corinthians 1:26-31 (NIV). Brothers and sisters, think of what you were when you were called. Not many of you were wise by human standards; not … Continue reading Only by His Grace
The Cross and Its Message
Thursday, December 22, 2016, 10:36 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “As the Deer.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 (NIV). Divisions and Unity (vv. 10-12) I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you … Continue reading The Cross and Its Message
A Holy People
Thursday, December 22, 2016, 2:09 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “When in the Stillness.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 (NIV). To Those Sanctified (vv. 1-3) Paul, called to be an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and our brother Sosthenes, … Continue reading A Holy People
Are All Divisions Bad?
Wednesday, December 21, 2016, 1:44 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Oh, To Be Like Thee.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Romans 16 (Select vv. ESV). Who Cause Divisions (vv. 17-18) I appeal to you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause divisions and create obstacles … Continue reading Are All Divisions Bad?
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