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”
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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”
God’s Love for Us – Psalm 145
A text – Psalm 145:8-9, 14-21 145:8 The LORD is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.145:9 The LORD is good to all, and his compassion is over all that he has made.145:14 The LORD upholds all who are falling, and raises up all who are bowed down.145:15 The eyes ofContinue reading “God’s Love for Us – Psalm 145”
Short Dwellings in the Word by Dr. Pat Taylor Ellison 