I will bear the indignation of the Lord because I have sinned against Him, until He pleads my case and executes justice for me. He will bring me out to the light, and I will see His righteousness. Micah 7:9 Justice – Justice at last. The path to justice includes experiencing my guilt, carrying the…
I will bear the indignation of the Lord because I have sinned against Him, until He pleads my case and executes justice for me. He will bring me out to the light, and I will see His righteousness. Micah 7:9 Pleads – You’re caught. You are arrested and charged. There’s not much point in resisting…
I will bear the indignation of the Lord because I have sinned against Him, until He pleads my case and executes justice for me. He will bring me out to the light, and I will see His righteousness. Micah 7:9 Until – “How long, O Lord, how long?” Until. That’s the word ‘ad. The phrase…
I will bear the indignation of the Lord because I have sinned against Him, until He pleads my case and executes justice for me. He will bring me out to the light, and I will see His righteousness. Micah 7:9 Indignation – The storm warnings are out. There is a fury in the sky, headed…
I will bear the indignation of the Lord because I have sinned against Him, until He pleads my case and executes justice for me. He will bring me out to the light, and I will see His righteousness. Micah 7:9 Bear – God is just. We acknowledge the absolute truth of this claim. After all,…
for we walk by faith, not by sight 2 Corinthians 5:7 By Sight – OK, so we walk by faith. What does that really mean? Does it mean that you have to pump up your God-feelings until you suddenly “see” it right? Does it mean that you “just believe?” How can I walk by faith…
You are our letter, written in our hearts, known and read by all men; 2 Corinthians 3:2 Letter – It’s a question of endorsement. Paul says that he could have used credentials, certificates, resumes or letters of credit. But they are unnecessary. Why? Because Paul’s real endorsement comes from those whom he mentored in Jesus…
remember that you were at one time separate from Christ, excluded from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers to the covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the world, Ephesians 2:12 Commonwealth – Perhaps the NIV gives us a better understanding of this word, politeia, by translating it as “citizenship in.” But…
remember that you were at one time separate from Christ, excluded from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers to the covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the world, Ephesians 2:12 Excluded – What is it like to be separated from Christ? We commonly think that separation means no relationship with God,…
For you were called to freedom, brethren, only do not turn your freedom into an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. Galatians 5:13 Freedom/Serve – Sometimes, the intimate connection between Hebrew thought and the New Testament documents just doesn’t show itself in Greek or in English. That’s unfortunate since it deprives…
