To Be Jesus

Sunday, March 29, 2015, 10:16 p.m. I am an introvert by nature. I don't strike up conversations with strangers easily. I admit that frequently I don't even pay much attention to who is waiting on me in a restaurant or who is checking me out at a grocery store. I have to really work at … Continue reading To Be Jesus

Unless It Dies

Saturday, March 28, 2015, 12:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Living Water.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read John 12 (selected vv. ESV). A Grain of Wheat (vv. 23-26) And Jesus answered them, “The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. Truly, truly, … Continue reading Unless It Dies

Why He Died

Tuesday, March 26, 2015, 9:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Above All.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read John 11 (quoting vv. 45-53 ESV). In Context There was a man named Lazarus who had two sisters, who were named Mary and Martha. Lazarus was ill, so the … Continue reading Why He Died

Sheep and Shepherds

Wednesday, March 25, 2015, 7:26 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Hear My Voice.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read John 10 (Selected vv. ESV). Thieves and Robbers (vv. 1-6) “Truly, truly, I say to you, he who does not enter the sheepfold by the door but climbs in … Continue reading Sheep and Shepherds

Blind from Birth

Tuesday, March 24, 2015, 9:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “The Lord’s Anointed” (Is. 61). Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read John 9 (selected ESV). Work the Works (vv. 1-5) As he passed by, he saw a man blind from birth. And his disciples asked him, “Rabbi, … Continue reading Blind from Birth

Flesh and Blood

Sunday, March 22, 2015, 10:56 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Living Water.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read John 6:22-71 (selected ESV). Is Believing (v. 35) Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in … Continue reading Flesh and Blood