I.With this Scripture passage we begin 13 weeks centering on praise. We will think about forms of praise, the desire to praise, ever hopefully explore where praise arises in us and takes us. We start today focusing on a passage … Continue reading
VIII.Paul tells us – “… so that what is mortal may be swallowed up by life.” Life? Life that is not defined by “the earthly tent we live in” and “this slight momentary affliction”? Let’s read the passage and notice … Continue reading
IV.In the last post I briefly called our attention to the mention of “this slight affliction.” And to be more precise Paul calls it a “slight momentary affliction.” As you read the passage again with this phrase in mind, notice … Continue reading
I.As you read this week’s focus passage, what begins to capture your attention? He asks us to “not lose heart” and then in the course of these few words “helps” us see some of the reasons why we might “lose … Continue reading
VII.By spending time with these passages from 1 John what have you come to know or to know more deeply? VIII.1 John 4:2-3 By this you know the Spirit of God: every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come … Continue reading
IV.As I return to the passages today, I am drawn to the phrase, “conquers the world.” What does it take to conquer the world? V.1 John 4:2-3 By this you know the Spirit of God: every spirit that confesses that … Continue reading
I.This week we will consider three passages from 1 John. As you read these passages a few times, what do you notice that “ties” the passages together? Does one word stand out? Does a repeated phrase stand out? What do … Continue reading
VII.We have read this passage paying attention to the encouragements and warnings it puts in front of us. Notice the writers closing words to us – Do not, therefore, abandon that confidence of yours; it brings a great reward. For … Continue reading
IV.Let’s go back to this week’s passage and in your reading this time take notice any “warnings” you find in the passage either explicitly or implicitly. Hebrews 10:23-36 Let us hold fast to the confession of our hope without wavering, … Continue reading
I.We continue this week with another reading from the Epistle to the Hebrews. As I initially read over it, I am not sure if I should call it “a passage” or “three passages.” Take time to read this Scripture so … Continue reading