Sunday, December 25, 2016, 11:11 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Amazing Grace.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Corinthians 2 (NASB). The Power of God (vv. 1-5) And when I came to you, brethren, I did not come with superiority of speech or of wisdom, proclaiming … Continue reading Taught by The Spirit
Salvation
A Holy People
Thursday, December 22, 2016, 2:09 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “When in the Stillness.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 (NIV). To Those Sanctified (vv. 1-3) Paul, called to be an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and our brother Sosthenes, … Continue reading A Holy People
Are All Divisions Bad?
Wednesday, December 21, 2016, 1:44 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Oh, To Be Like Thee.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Romans 16 (Select vv. ESV). Who Cause Divisions (vv. 17-18) I appeal to you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause divisions and create obstacles … Continue reading Are All Divisions Bad?
Peace with God
Tuesday, December 13, 2016, 1:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Gift of God.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Romans 5:1-2 (ESV). Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Through him we have also obtained access … Continue reading Peace with God
A Matter of the Heart
Sunday, December 11, 2016, 10:22 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Seek the Lord.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Romans 2:12-29 (ESV). Hearers and Doers (vv. 12-16) For all who have sinned without the law will also perish without the law, and all who have sinned under … Continue reading A Matter of the Heart
Impenitent Hearts
Saturday, December 10, 2016, 8:40 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Ho Everyone Who is Thirsty.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Romans 2:1-11 (ESV). Hypocritical Judging (vv. 1-4) Therefore you have no excuse, O man, every one of you who judges. For in passing judgment on another … Continue reading Impenitent Hearts
Live by Faith
Friday, December 9, 2016, 5:54 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Seek the Lord.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Romans 1 (Select vv. ESV). The Gospel of Christ (vv. 16-17) For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation … Continue reading Live by Faith
A Pharisee
Wednesday, December 7, 2016, 9:42 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Unless You Are Born Again.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 26 (Select vv. NIV). Background (Summary Acts 25:1-26:11) Paul stood trial before Festus, but he ended up appealing to Caesar when Festus wanted to send … Continue reading A Pharisee
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