Saturday, December 10, 2016, 8:40 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Ho Everyone Who is Thirsty.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Romans 2:1-11 (ESV). Hypocritical Judging (vv. 1-4) Therefore you have no excuse, O man, every one of you who judges. For in passing judgment on another … Continue reading Impenitent Hearts
Year: 2016
Live by Faith
Friday, December 9, 2016, 5:54 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Seek the Lord.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Romans 1 (Select vv. ESV). The Gospel of Christ (vv. 16-17) For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation … Continue reading Live by Faith
They Will Listen
Thursday, December 8, 2016, 7:28 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Gift of God.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 28:17-29 (NIV). After Paul gave his testimony to King Agrippa, the king told Festus that Paul could have been set free if he had not appealed to … Continue reading They Will Listen
A Pharisee
Wednesday, December 7, 2016, 9:42 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Unless You Are Born Again.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 26 (Select vv. NIV). Background (Summary Acts 25:1-26:11) Paul stood trial before Festus, but he ended up appealing to Caesar when Festus wanted to send … Continue reading A Pharisee
A Witness for Him
Tuesday, December 6, 2016, 10:38 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “I Will Uphold You.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 22:1-21 (Select vv. ESV). Background Paul knew, by going to Jerusalem, that he faced the possibility of much persecution and even death for the sake of … Continue reading A Witness for Him
Be Alert
Monday, December 5, 2016, 10:44 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “I Will Uphold You.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 20:16-32 (ESV). With Humility and Tears (vv. 17-21) Now from Miletus he sent to Ephesus and called the elders of the church to come to him. … Continue reading Be Alert
Lord, Be King
Monday, December 5, 2016, 9:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “When in the Stillness.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 19:23-41 (ESV). Man-made gods (vv. 23-27) About that time there arose no little disturbance concerning the Way. For a man named Demetrius, a silversmith, who made … Continue reading Lord, Be King
In High Honor
Sunday, December 4, 2016, 5:27 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “The Lord’s Anointed.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 19:8-20 (Select vv. ESV). Speak Boldly (vv. 8-10) Paul entered the synagogue and spoke boldly there for three months, arguing persuasively about the kingdom of God. But … Continue reading In High Honor
Do Not Be Silent
Saturday, December 3, 2016, 2:22 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “His Tender Mercies.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 18:1-17 (ESV). Building Bridges, Not Walls? (vv. 1-4) After this Paul left Athens and went to Corinth. And he found a Jew named Aquila, a native of … Continue reading Do Not Be Silent
Religion vs. Relationship
Thursday, December 1, 2016, 7:44 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Give Ear to Jesus.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 17:16-31 (Select vv. ESV). Provoked in Spirit (v. 16) Now while Paul was waiting for them at Athens, his spirit was provoked within him as he … Continue reading Religion vs. Relationship
Run With It 