VII.The Prophet receives an “answer” to his complaint. Today let’s first take notice how the “answer” begins. VIII.Habakkuk 2:1-5 (NRSVue) I will stand at my watchpostand station myself on the rampart;I will keep watch to see what he will say … Continue reading
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VII.We start with a King who wants obedience and worship given him or responds with certain death to those who disobey. We then hear a King who acknowledges Shadrach, Meshack, and Abednego are “servants of the Most High God…” And … Continue reading
IV.Let’s notice today three sides of this account – King Nebuchadnezzar who wants (actually commands) obedience and worship; The “certain Chaldeans” (Daniel 3:8-9, 12) who denounced the three Jewish men for their failure to obey and worship the King despite … Continue reading
IV.We hear in this passage Paul speak of grace and gifts. How is grace given expression in one’s giftedness? V.Romans 12:3-8 (NRSVue) For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of yourself … Continue reading
VII.Let’s go back a verse or so and take notice of King Jehoshaphat’s prayer, “We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you.” (2 Chronicles 10:12) Keep the King’s words in mind as you read again … Continue reading
VII.In speaking of the God’s teaching and commandments, the teacher instructs his listeners to, “bind them around your neck; write them on the tablet of your heart.” What in the words of these proverbs directs you to how that is … Continue reading
VII.Did you notice this, “And what more should I say? For time would fail me to tell of … “ (Hebrews 11:32) The writer of Hebrews goes on to suggest a few more names to add to his list. Read … Continue reading
IV.This passage starts with what we could call a definition of faith. Take some time to look at verse 1 in several translations and notice the differences in the translations. V.Hebrews 11:1–4a, 7a, 8, 17–18, 20–23, 32, 39–40 (NRSVue) Now … Continue reading
I.On this first day of 2024 we turn our attention for a time to what many call the “Faith Hall of Fame, Hebrews 11.” The writer of Hebrews connects faith, hope and approval. Notice those connections in the names mentioned … Continue reading
VII.Mary says,“Here am I, the servant of the Lord;let it be with me according to your word.” How is she able to manifest such submission – obedience – faith? VIII.Luke 1:36-45, 56 (NRSVue) “And now, your relative Elizabeth in her … Continue reading