Today’s Word
Court of Appeals
Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. Matthew 4:1 Tempted – One of the biggest mistakes in Christian interpretation of Scripture is to think that the context of these words is wholly contemporary. That means that we think that the messages of Scripture were written…
Duty-Bound
The conclusion, when all has been heard, is: fear God and keep His commandments because this applies to every person. Ecclesiastes 12:13 Fear – Our view of God is really out of whack. We have been soaked in the “God of love” theological myopia so long now that we are unable to see God’s greater…
Freedom of Speech
And now, Lord, take note of their threats, and grant that Thy bond-servants may speak Thy word with all confidence Acts 4:29 Confidence – Have you been threatened? Oh, maybe no one came up to you with a gun, or shouted at you with malice aforethought, or told you that you were going to be…
Tears of Heaven
Now as He drew near, He saw the city and wept over it Luke 19:41 Wept – There are two Greek words for “wept” in the New Testament. If you don’t know which one you’re reading, you will miss the whole point. In this verse, the word is klaio. It means to lament, wail, weep…
Lullaby
Therefore, be on the alert, remembering that night and day for a period of three years I did not cease to admonish each one with tears. Acts 20:31 Alert – Have you been lulled to sleep by the appeal of the world, or worse, by the seemingly reasonableness of subtle changes in God’s self-revelation? Paul…
Grave Cloth
For I am determined to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ, and Him crucified 1 Corinthians 2:2 Crucified – Did you notice that Paul does not mention what most of us would consider the most important element in Christian belief? Paul doesn’t include the resurrection! Does that surprise you? It certainly should. How can…
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