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Psalm 72 1 Give the king your justice, O God, and your righteousness to a king’s son.2 May he judge your people with righteousness and your poor with justice.3 May the mountains yield prosperity for the people, and the hills, in righteousness.4 May he defend the cause of the poor of the people, give deliverance to the needy, andContinue reading “The Kind of King We Need – Psalm 72”

A text – Romans 15:4-13 4 For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, so that by steadfastness and by the encouragement of the scriptures we might have hope. 5 May the God of steadfastness and encouragement grant you to live in harmony with one another, in accordance with Christ Jesus, 6 so that together youContinue reading “It’s About Harmony – Romans 15”

A text – Matthew 3:1-12 3 In those days John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness of Judea, proclaiming, 2 “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” 3 This is the one of whom the prophet Isaiah spoke when he said, “The voice of one crying out in the wilderness: ‘Prepare the way of the Lord; make hisContinue reading “Repent and Recognize – Matthew 3:1-12”

Good morning and Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! My finger on the “schedule” button was not fast enough today – you received my usual Friday post and another meant for next Wednesday. That latter one has now been redirected to Wednesday, but I believe you may have received it just now. Ignore – or enjoy twice –Continue reading “The Post that Got Away”

A text – Psalm 122     Of David. 1 I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the Lord!”2 Our feet are standing within your gates, O Jerusalem. 3 Jerusalem—built as a city that is bound firmly together.4 To it the tribes go up, the tribes of the Lord, as was decreed for Israel, toContinue reading “The House of the Lord – Psalm 122”

A text – Isaiah 2:1-5 1 The word that Isaiah son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem. 2In days to come the mountain of the Lord’s house shall be established as the highest of the mountains and shall be raised above the hills; all the nations shall stream to it.3 Many peoples shall come and say, “Come,Continue reading “The Light of the Lord – Isaiah 2:1-5”

A text – Matthew 24:36-44 36 “But about that day and hour no one knows, neither the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. 37 For as the days of Noah were, so will be the coming of the Son of Man. 38 For as in the days before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying andContinue reading “Pay Attention – Matthew 24:36-44”

A text – Luke 1:68-79 The Song of Zechariah 68 “Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, for he has looked favorably on his people and redeemed them.69 He has raised up a mighty savior for us in the house of his child David,70 as he spoke through the mouth of his holy prophets from of old,71 that we would beContinue reading “Tales of Angels – Luke 1:68-79”

A text – Jeremiah 23:1-6 23 Woe to the shepherds who destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture! says the Lord. 2 Therefore thus says the Lord, the God of Israel, concerning the shepherds who shepherd my people: It is you who have scattered my flock and have driven them away, and you have not attended to them. SoContinue reading “God’s Mission – Jeremiah 23:1-6”

A text – Luke 23:33-43 33 When they came to the place that is called The Skull, they crucified Jesus there with the criminals, one on his right and one on his left. 34 Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they cast lots to divide his clothing. 35 And the people stoodContinue reading “Ponder the King – Luke 23:33-43”