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A text – Matthew 21:23-3221:23 When he entered the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came to him as he was teaching, and said, “By what authority are you doing these things, and who gave you this authority?”21:24 Jesus said to them, “I will also ask you one question; if youContinue reading “Up-Ending Expectations – Matthew 21”

A text — Psalm 100100:1 Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth.100:2 Worship the LORD with gladness; come into his presence with singing.100:3 Know that the LORD is God. It is he that made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.100:4 Enter his gatesContinue reading “Gladness – Really Big or Really Tiny – Psalm 100”

Exodus 12:1-1412:1 The LORD said to Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt:12:2 This month shall for you the beginning of months; it shall be the first month of the year for you.12:3 Tell the whole congregation of Israel that on the tenth of this month they are to take a lamb for eachContinue reading “Following Instructions to the Letter of the Law – Exodus 12”

A text — Matthew 18:15-2018:15 “If another member of the church sins against you, go and point out the fault when the two of you are alone. If the member listens to you, you have regained that one.18:16 But if you are not listened to, take one or two others along with you, so thatContinue reading “Use Power for the Powerless – Matthew 18”

A text – Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18139:1 O LORD, you have searched me and known me.139:2 You know when I sit down and when I rise up; you discern my thoughts from far away.139:3 You search out my path and my lying down, and are acquainted with all my ways.139:4 Even before a word is onContinue reading “The Big-ness of God – Psalm 139”

A text – John 1:43-511:43 The next day Jesus decided to go to Galilee. He found Philip and said to him, “Follow me.”1:44 Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter.1:45 Philip found Nathanael and said to him, “We have found him about whom Moses in the law and also the prophetsContinue reading “Noticing God Noticing You – John 1”

A text – 1 Samuel 3:1-10, (11-20)3:1 Now the boy Samuel was ministering to the LORD under Eli. The word of the LORD was rare in those days; visions were not widespread.3:2 At that time Eli, whose eyesight had begun to grow dim so that he could not see, was lying down in his room;3:3Continue reading “Trustworthiness – 1 Samuel 3”

A text – Romans 10: 11-15 10:11 The scripture says, “No one who believes in him will be put to shame.”10:12 For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; the same Lord is Lord of all and is generous to all who call on him.10:13 For, “Everyone who calls on the name of theContinue reading “The Miracle We Don’t Like – Romans 10”

A text – Genesis 37: 18-2737:18 They saw him from a distance, and before he came near to them, they conspired to kill him.37:19 They said to one another, “Here comes this dreamer.37:20 Come now, let us kill him and throw him into one of the pits; then we shall say that a wild animalContinue reading “Joseph and His Brothers – Genesis 37”

A text – Matthew 14:22-33 22 Immediately he made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. 23 And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, 24 but byContinue reading “Walking on Water – Matthew 14”