Sunday, December 18, 2016, 7:01 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Oh, To Be Like Thee.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Romans 12:1-2 (ESV). I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to … Continue reading Becoming Like Jesus
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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
What is Faith?
Monday, November 28, 2016, 9:26 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Give Ear to Jesus.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 14:8-15 (NIV). He Saw He Had Faith (vv. 8-10) In Lystra there sat a man who was lame. He had been that way from birth and … Continue reading What is Faith?
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
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