1 Corinthians 5:1-5 ESV “It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and of a kind that is not tolerated even among pagans, for a man has his father's wife. And you are arrogant! Ought you not rather to mourn? Let him who has done this be removed from among you. “For … Continue reading Reports of Sexual Immorality
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Broken and Contrite
When he had entered Capernaum, a centurion came forward to him, appealing to him, “Lord, my servant is lying paralyzed at home, suffering terribly.” And he said to him, “I will come and heal him.” But the centurion replied, “Lord, I am not worthy to have you come under my roof, but only say the … Continue reading Broken and Contrite
Awestruck Grief
"I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me” (Galatians 2:20). “And He was saying to them all, ‘If anyone wishes to come after … Continue reading Awestruck Grief
If It Fits
Thursday, November 9, 2017, 9:54 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Jesus, I Am Resting, Resting.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 1 (Quoting select vv. NASB). OLD and NEW The nation of Israel of Old Testament times, and before Jesus Christ’s death on a cross for … Continue reading If It Fits
Go Out
Wednesday, August 16, 2017, 5:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “My Jesus, I Love Thee.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1 (ESV). Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness? Or what fellowship has light with darkness? What … Continue reading Go Out
False Security
Saturday, April 29, 2017, 7:45 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Softly and Tenderly.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Ezekiel 24 (quoting vv. 1-16a ESV). In the ninth year, in the tenth month, on the tenth day of the month, the word of the Lord came to … Continue reading False Security
The One We Have Pierced
Wednesday, April 12, 2017, 7:33 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Oh, To Be Like Thee.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Zechariah 12-13 (Select vv. NIV). A Spirit of Grace (12:10) “And I will pour out on the house of David and the inhabitants of Jerusalem a … Continue reading The One We Have Pierced
Alas, Sinful Nation
Tuesday, March 14, 2017, 7:47 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Give Ear to Jesus.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 1:1-20 (Select vv. NASB). They Have Revolted (vv. 2-4) Listen, O heavens, and hear, O earth; For the Lord speaks, “Sons I have reared and brought … Continue reading Alas, Sinful Nation
Water and Blood
Wednesday, March 1, 2017, 10:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “I Sing of His Mercy.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 John 5 (Select vv. NASB). Born of God (vv. 1-4) Whoever believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, and whoever loves the … Continue reading Water and Blood
A Sincere Heart
Wednesday, February 15, 2017, 8:31 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “The Old Rugged Cross.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Hebrews 7-10 (quoting 10:19-31, 35-39 NASB). With Full Assurance (vv. 19-25) Therefore, brethren, since we have confidence to enter the holy place by the blood of Jesus, … Continue reading A Sincere Heart