They Lay a Trap

Sunday, January 17, 2016, 6:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “You Raise Me Up.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Matthew 22:15-22 (NASB). Then the Pharisees went and plotted together how they might trap Him in what He said. And they sent their disciples to Him, along … Continue reading They Lay a Trap

Who is Jesus?

Wednesday, January 13, 2016, 5:20 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Oh, To Be Like Thee.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Matthew 21:10-13 (NASB). Who is This? (vv. 10-11) When He had entered Jerusalem, all the city was stirred, saying, “Who is this?” And the crowds were … Continue reading Who is Jesus?

God is Merciful

Monday, January 11, 2016, 5:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “I will Lift my Eyes.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Matthew 20:29-34 (NASB). As they were leaving Jericho, a large crowd followed Him. And two blind men sitting by the road, hearing that Jesus was passing … Continue reading God is Merciful

Unless

Thursday, January 7, 2016, 11:21 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Do Not Fear.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Matthew 18:1-9 (NASB). Become Like Children (vv. 1-6) At that time the disciples came to Jesus and said, “Who then is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” And … Continue reading Unless

Moving Mountains

Thursday, January 7, 2016, 3:44 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Courageous.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Matthew 17:14-21 (NASB). Mental Illness (vv. 14-15) When they came to the crowd, a man came up to Jesus, falling on his knees before Him and saying, “Lord, have mercy … Continue reading Moving Mountains

The Things of Men

Tuesday, January 5, 2016, 5:22 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind this song: Refiner’s Fire / Doerksen, Brian Refiner's fire, my heart's one desire is to be holy; set apart for You, Lord. I choose to be holy; set apart for You, my Master, ready to do Your will. Speak, Lord, your words … Continue reading The Things of Men

Outward vs. Inward

Sunday, January 3, 2016, 1:50 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Oh, What Joy!” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Matthew 15:1-20 (NASB). Tradition vs. The Word (vv. 1-6) Then some Pharisees and scribes came to Jesus from Jerusalem and said, “Why do Your disciples break the tradition … Continue reading Outward vs. Inward

The Battle for Truth

God loves us so much, he sent his Son Jesus Christ to die on a cross for our sins so we could be free from eternal punishment in hell; free from slavery to sin day-to-day; and free to walk in daily fellowship with him, listening to him, and doing what he teaches us (see John … Continue reading The Battle for Truth

They Conspire Against

Wednesday, December 30, 2015, 4:45 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “He Keeps Me Singing.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Matthew 12:14-21 (NASB). But the Pharisees went out and conspired against Him, as to how they might destroy Him. But Jesus, aware of this, withdrew from there. … Continue reading They Conspire Against