Monday, January 16, 2017, 9:42 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “My Very Best Friend.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Galatians 3:26-4:7 (NASB). Through Faith (3:26-27) For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. For all of you who were baptized into Christ … Continue reading Heirs of the Promise
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Pleasing God or Humans?
Sunday, January 15, 2017, 8:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “My Sheep.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Galatians 1 (Select vv. NASB). From this Present Evil Age (vv. 1-5) Paul, an apostle (not sent from men nor through the agency of man, but through Jesus Christ … Continue reading Pleasing God or Humans?
Submitting to the Cross
Saturday, January 14, 2017, 6:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Oh, To Be Like Thee.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 2 Corinthians 12 (Select vv. NASB). A Thorn in the Flesh (vv. 7-10) Because of the surpassing greatness of the revelations, for this reason, to keep … Continue reading Submitting to the Cross
We Groan
Sunday, January 8, 2017, 10:13 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “More Precious Than Silver.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 2 Corinthians 5 (NASB). In This Tent (vv. 1-5) For we know that if the earthly tent which is our house is torn down, we have a … Continue reading We Groan
Eternal vs. Temporal
Sunday, January 8, 2017, 2:27 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Jesus, I My Cross Have Taken.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 2 Corinthians 4 (NASB). We Have This Ministry (vv. 1-6) Therefore, since we have this ministry, as we received mercy, we do not lose heart, … Continue reading Eternal vs. Temporal
Ignorant of Righteousness
Saturday, December 17, 2016, 7:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Jesus, I Am Resting, Resting.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Romans 10:1-17 (ESV). Zeal for God (vv. 1-4) Brothers, my heart's desire and prayer to God for them is that they may be saved. For I … Continue reading Ignorant of Righteousness
Life and Peace
Thursday, December 15, 2016, 7:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Romans 8:1-17 (ESV). According to the Spirit (vv. 1-8) There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of … Continue reading Life and Peace
How are We Able?
Wednesday, December 14, 2016, 9:07 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Just a Closer Walk with Thee.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Romans 6 (ESV). Dead to Sin (vv. 1-4) What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin that grace may abound? By no … Continue reading How are We Able?
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