Sunday, November 20, 2016, 6:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “I Only Want to Be with You.” This is a secular song, so I inquired of the Lord as to its purpose. The Bible lesson here will bear that out, I believe. Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I … Continue reading Making Idols of Humans
Encouragement
Against the Church
Saturday, November 19, 2016, 6:37 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “His Tender Mercies.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 8:1-8 (ESV). And Saul Approved (v. 1a) And Saul approved of his execution. Who was Saul? He was a Jew, a Pharisee, a student and expounder of … Continue reading Against the Church
Full of Faith
Saturday, November 19, 2016, 7:44 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Be Strong, and Take Courage.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 6-7 (Select vv. ESV). Introduction: Stephen was one of the seven men chosen to minister to the needs of widows in the daily distribution of … Continue reading Full of Faith
Who Am I?
Friday, November 18, 2016, 6:11 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Have Thine Own Way, Lord.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 6:1-7 (ESV). His Purpose and Grace We read in Psalm 139 that God created our inmost being. He knit us together in the wombs of … Continue reading Who Am I?
The Whole Message
Friday, November 18, 2016, 2:53 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “All Through the Night.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 5 (Select vv. NASB). Filled with Jealousy (vv. 17-18) But the high priest rose up, along with all his associates (that is the sect of the … Continue reading The Whole Message
Rulers Band Together
Thursday, November 17, 2016, 4:40 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “All Through the Night.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 4:23-31 (NIV). All That Was Said (v. 23) On their release, Peter and John went back to their own people and reported all that the chief … Continue reading Rulers Band Together
Identified with Christ
Wednesday, November 16, 2016, 3:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “His Tender Mercies.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 3-4 (Select vv. NASB). Summary of Acts 3:1-4:4 In the name of Jesus Christ, Peter had healed a man who had been lame from birth. This drew … Continue reading Identified with Christ
Cut to the Heart
Tuesday, November 15, 2016, 2:45 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “His Tender Mercies.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 2 (Select vv. ESV). Background During the time Jesus Christ was still on the earth, before he had gone back to heaven to be with the Father, … Continue reading Cut to the Heart
He is Faithful
Monday, November 14, 2016, 6:28 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “His Tender Mercies.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 1:1-11 (ESV). He Had Given Commands (vv. 1-3) In the first book, O Theophilus, I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do and teach, until … Continue reading He is Faithful
Look to God
Today’s News Headlines: “Weekend Brings More Anti-Trump Protests Across Nation.” Trump Team Rivalries Spark Infighting.” “Hillary Clinton Blames FBI Director for Election Loss.” “Pope Francis is advocating policies of inclusion, saying God's plan doesn't exclude people based on their social class, race or religion.” “Donald Trump’s NATO Stance Threatens ‘West’ As We Know It.” “ISIS … Continue reading Look to God
