so then let us pursue the things which make for peace and the building up of one another. Romans 14:19 Pursue – What do you really pursue? Be honest with yourself. Don’t consider the ideals that float around in the culture. Look at your behavior. Assess yourself as though you were an outside observer. Examine…
1 de julio Así que procuremos lo que contribuye a la paz y a la edificación mutua. Romanos 14:19 Procuremos – ¿Qué procuras en verdad? Se honesto contigo mismo. No consideres los ideales que flotan en nuestra cultura. Mira tú conducta. Evalúate a ti mismo como si fueses observador externo. “¿Cuáles de mis metas son…
“I know the plans I have for you.” Most of us are quite familiar with this verse, perhaps too much so. We skip over it, thinking that there isn’t a lot to mine here. We’re wrong. A close examination of the verse reveals a very different and complex understanding. It all starts with “know”. The…
But do we really want to be delivered?Delivered means facing reality as it is, no fantasies, no band-aids, no idol protection.It’s interesting that Isaiah the prophet complains that Israel is seeking alliances with its past enemies as though these enemies will now protect them.God is quite provoked by this attempted alliance.He intends to be Israel’s…
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the sons of God. Matthew 5:9 Peacemakers – Did you know that the Greek word for “peacemaker” never occurs in Greek literature except in the Greek translation of the Old Testament (the Septuagint)? That tells us something important. The concept “peacemaker” is Hebrew, not Greek. In…
“If a man makes an unusual vow to the Lord involving the valuation of persons,” Leviticus 27:2 (translation Wenham) Valuation – “Lord, if you only do this, then I will dedicate myself to you.” Have you ever said something like this, maybe in a moment of desperation? Have you ever made a promise to God…
You prepare a table for me before my enemies. Psalm 23:5 Prepare – Preparing a table has special meaning in the ancient culture of Israel. It was a sign of hospitality and a precursor to relationship commitments. That’s why you will often find meals associated with legal and political agreements. But in this psalm,…
