Today’s Word
Found
“He found his own brother Simon and said to him, “We have found the Messiah”” John 1:41 Found – The urgency got left out. This verse puts emphasis on the first thing that Andrew did when he met Jesus. But this translation (NASB) leaves out the word first (Greek protos). Andrew didn’t hesitate. He immediately…
Face fell
“But at these words his face fell, and he went away grieved, for he was one who owned much property.” Mark 10:22 Face fell – The face is the weather map of the soul. If we are attuned to the signs, we can read the soul as easily as watching the local news. Jesus was…
Exchange
“Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul?” Matthew 16:26 Exchange – How much is it worth? That’s the question. Not, “How much does it cost?” The biggest issue in life is not about cost. It is about value. The best way to understand this verse is to use the imagery of…
Disciple
“A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a slave above his master.” Matthew 10:24 Disciple – In the school where Jesus teaches, enrollment alone doesn’t count. Being a disciple means a lot more than simply showing up for class. It’s not even about taking notes and reading the books. It’s about listening, understanding and…
Laying aside
“Therefore, laying aside falsehood, speak truth” Ephesians 4:25 Laying aside – How many sets of clothes can you wear at the same time? For a joke, you can always put on more than one shirt or pair of pants or dress. But ordinary living usually means that you wear only one of each. Nothing fits…
Faithfully
“Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, but those who deal faithfully are His delight.” Proverbs 12:22 Faithfully – Did you notice that the contrast is more than speech? “Lying lips” is not contrasted with “telling the truth”. It is contrasted with (literally) “doing faithfulness”. It only takes words to set lying in motion,…
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