A text – Matthew 16:21-28 16:21 From that time on, Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and undergo great suffering at the hands of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and on the third day be raised.16:22 And Peter took him aside and began toContinue reading “Jesus Prepares for Battle – Matthew 16”
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A Dramatically Big God – Isaiah 51
A text – Isaiah 51:1-6 51:1 Listen to me, you that pursue righteousness, you that seek the LORD. Look to the rock from which you were hewn, and to the quarry from which you were dug.51:2 Look to Abraham your father and to Sarah who bore you; for he was but one when I calledContinue reading “A Dramatically Big God – Isaiah 51”
We Are No Solo Act – Romans 12
A text – Romans 12:1-8 12:1 I appeal to you therefore, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.12:2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so thatContinue reading “We Are No Solo Act – Romans 12”
Faith in Community – Matthew 16
A text – Matthew 16:13-20 16:13 Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?”16:14 And they said, “Some say John the Baptist, but others Elijah, and still others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.”16:15 He said to them, “ButContinue reading “Faith in Community – Matthew 16”
Maintain Justice; Do What’s Right – Isaiah 56
A text – Isaiah 56:1, 6-8 56:1 Thus says the LORD: Maintain justice, and do what is right, for soon my salvation will come, and my deliverance be revealed.56:6 And the foreigners who join themselves to the LORD, to minister to him, to love the name of the LORD, and to be his servants, allContinue reading “Maintain Justice; Do What’s Right – Isaiah 56”
Irrevocable Gifts – Romans 11
A text – Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32 11:1 I ask, then, has God rejected his people? By no means! I myself am an Israelite, a descendant of Abraham, a member of the tribe of Benjamin.11:2a God has not rejected his people whom he foreknew.11:29 For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable.11:30 Just asContinue reading “Irrevocable Gifts – Romans 11”
She Knew that Jesus Was Lord – Matthew 15
A text – Matthew 15: (10-20), 21-28 15:10 Then he called the crowd to him and said to them, “Listen and understand:15:11 it is not what goes into the mouth that defiles a person, but it is what comes out of the mouth that defiles.”15:12 Then the disciples approached and said to him, “Do youContinue reading “She Knew that Jesus Was Lord – Matthew 15”
The Wonderful Works God Has Done – Psalm 105
A text – Psalm 105: 1-6, 16-22, 45b 105:1 O give thanks to the LORD, call on his name, make known his deeds among the peoples.105:2 Sing to him, sing praises to him; tell of all his wonderful works.105:3 Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice.105:4 SeekContinue reading “The Wonderful Works God Has Done – Psalm 105”
The Lord Is Lord of All – Romans 10
A text – Romans 10:5-15 10:5 Moses writes concerning the righteousness that comes from the law, that “the person who does these things will live by them.”10:6 But the righteousness that comes from faith says, “Do not say in your heart, ‘Who will ascend into heaven?’” (that is, to bring Christ down)10:7 “or ‘Who willContinue reading “The Lord Is Lord of All – Romans 10”
Miraculous Power and Love – Matthew 14
A text – Matthew 14:22-33 14:22 Immediately he made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds.14:23 And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone,14:24 but by this timeContinue reading “Miraculous Power and Love – Matthew 14”
Short Dwellings in the Word by Dr. Pat Taylor Ellison 