Counted Worthy

Tuesday, April 5, 2016, 7:32 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “All Through the Night.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 5:17-42 (Select vv. ESV). Jealousy (vv. 17-18) But the high priest rose up, and all who were with him (that is, the party of the Sadducees), … Continue reading Counted Worthy

We Must Speak

Sunday, April 3, 2016, 5:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Jesus, I My Cross Have Taken.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 4:1-22 (ESV). Opposition (vv. 1-12) And as they were speaking to the people, the priests and the captain of the temple and the Sadducees … Continue reading We Must Speak

In His Name

Saturday, April 2, 2016, 2:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “All We Like Sheep.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 3:11-26 (ESV). The Author of Life (vv. 11-16) While he clung to Peter and John, all the people, utterly astounded, ran together to them in the … Continue reading In His Name

His Mercy and Grace

Thursday, March 31, 2016, 4:52 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “All We Like Sheep.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 1:1-11 (ESV). After His Suffering (vv. 1-3) In the first book, O Theophilus, I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do and teach, until … Continue reading His Mercy and Grace

Unless Given from Above

Monday, March 28, 2016, 12:18 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Jesus, I My Cross Have Taken.” Speak, Lord your words to my heart. I read John 19 (select ESV). They Mocked Him (vv. 1-6) Then Pilate took Jesus and flogged him. And the soldiers twisted together a crown of thorns … Continue reading Unless Given from Above

Praise Be Told!

Jesus Christ, God the Son, came to earth, took on human flesh, suffered as we suffer, and was tempted as we are tempted, yet without sin. He was despised, rejected, persecuted, abandoned, denied, betrayed, beaten, mocked and killed, although he had done no wrong. God made him who knew no sin to be sin for … Continue reading Praise Be Told!

Abiding in Him

Tuesday, March 22, 2016, 6:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “My Sheep.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read John 15:1-11 (ESV). He Prunes (vv. 1-2) “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes … Continue reading Abiding in Him

How We Need to Love

Sunday, March 20, 2016, 6:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Jesus Paid It All.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read John 13:1-17 (ESV). He Loved His Own (vv. 1-4) Now before the Feast of the Passover, Jesus knowing that His hour had come that He would depart … Continue reading How We Need to Love

God’s Servant?

Friday, March 18, 2016, 9:05 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “He Gives Purpose.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read John 12 (select vv. ESV). We Must Die to Sin (vv. 20-25) Now among those who went up to worship at the feast were some Greeks. So these … Continue reading God’s Servant?

My Helper

Thursday, March 17, 2016, 3:18 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “I Will Lift My Eyes.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read John 11 (select vv. ESV). https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+11&version=ESV Take Your Burdens (vv. 1-4) Now a certain man was ill, Lazarus of Bethany, the village of Mary and her … Continue reading My Helper