Thursday, December 1, 2016, 7:44 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Give Ear to Jesus.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 17:16-31 (Select vv. ESV). Provoked in Spirit (v. 16) Now while Paul was waiting for them at Athens, his spirit was provoked within him as he … Continue reading Religion vs. Relationship
Salvation
Unlawful to Practice
Wednesday, November 30, 2016, 12:36 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “His Tender Mercies.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 16:16-34 (NIV). Before the Magistrates (vv. 16-21) Once when we were going to the place of prayer, we were met by a female slave who had a … Continue reading Unlawful to Practice
Listen to Him
Saturday, November 26, 2016, 10:19 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Give Ear to Jesus.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 13 (Select vv. ESV). The Holy Spirit set Paul (formerly Saul) and Barnabas apart for the work to which God had called them. In Pisidian Antioch, … Continue reading Listen to Him
Overcoming Prejudice
Friday, November 25, 2016, 8:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Near the Cross.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 10 (Select vv. NIV). Surely Not! (Summary vv. 1-33) Cornelius and his family were devout and God-fearing, but they were Gentiles, with whom Jews did not associate. … Continue reading Overcoming Prejudice
Give Him Your Fears
Thursday, November 24, 2016, 9:38 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 9:19-31 (NIV). Background (Summary Acts 8:1-9:19a) When Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, was stoned to death by the Sanhedrin, … Continue reading Give Him Your Fears
Open Our Blinded Eyes
Thursday, November 10, 2016, 12:21 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Full Release.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 146 (Select vv. ESV). No Trust in Princes (vv. 3-4) Put not your trust in princes, in a son of man, in whom there is no salvation. When … Continue reading Open Our Blinded Eyes
Your Word Exalted
Monday, November 7, 2016, 6:51 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Give God the Glory.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 138 (ESV). With my Whole Heart (vv. 1-3) I give you thanks, O Lord, with my whole heart; before the gods I sing your praise; I … Continue reading Your Word Exalted
Full Redemption
Sunday, November 6, 2016, 8:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “My Jesus, I Love Thee.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 130 (NIV). There is Forgiveness (vv. 1-4) Out of the depths I cry to you, Lord; Lord, hear my voice. Let your ears be attentive … Continue reading Full Redemption
From All Evil
Saturday, November 5, 2016, 11:24 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Gift of God.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 121 (ESV). Our Help (vv. 1-2) I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who … Continue reading From All Evil
Call on Jesus
Saturday, November 5, 2016, 9:11 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Give Ear to Jesus.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 119:145-152 (ESV). I Call to You (vv. 145-146) With my whole heart I cry; answer me, O Lord! I will keep your statutes. I call to … Continue reading Call on Jesus
