Today’s Word
Foreign Disaster
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,…
The Hebrew Connection
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…
Tactical Instructions
that He will set you high above all nations which He has made, for praise, fame, and honor: and that you shall be a consecrated people to the LORD your God, as He has spoken. Deuteronomy 26:19 Praise, Fame and Honor – This is the “big picture” verse. In order to understand it, we need…
Becoming One
You shall fear the Lord your God and you shall serve him, and you shall keep close to him and you shall swear by his name. Deuteronomy 10:20 (Craigie) Keep Close – Moses instructs the people to keep close to HaShem. How close? Inquiring minds want to know. Once you see the Hebrew word here,…
Calling Card?
And those who know Your name will trust You Psalm 9:11 in the Hebrew Bible (English 9:10) Name – In our culture, a name merely separates individuals. So, my name designates me as a separate individual from you. In spite of the fact that my name might have family history behind it, it really doesn’t…
Calm Terror
Then rising up, He rebuked the winds and the sea. And there was a great calm. Matthew 8:26 Rebuked – Are you in the boat with Jesus? If you are, the first question that comes up in the midst of a storm is this: “Where’s the life preserver?” It’s the last question you need to…
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