Luke 6.27-36 Jesus spoke to change our hearts toward those who are difficult to love, who have offended us, or have harmed us. He called us to love them. But I say to you who hear, “Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those... Continue Reading →
1 Chronicles 16.7-36
David had prepared an appropriate tent and brought the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem in a time of great rejoicing. He appointed certain Levites to minister before the Ark, to give praise and thanksgiving; to exalt the Lord for the great work He had done among His people; to sing in acknowledgement of... Continue Reading →
Philippians 4.1-13
Many are prone to worry, to fretting about things that cannot be changed, becoming anxious over what may or may not happen. Time is spent thinking about what may never take place and trying to sort out the details of what is not known. In writing to the Philippian church Paul had talked about... Continue Reading →
Matthew 26.36-56
After eating the Passover Meal, Jesus and His disciples went together to the Garden of Gethsemane. Jesus went to pray, and to lead the disciples to pray. He knew what was before Him and them; He knew the arrest, the trial, and the crucifixion would soon be a reality; He knew the disciples would... Continue Reading →
Psalm 86.1-17
The specific situation which prompted David to write this Psalm is not known. However, from the text it is clear that he was facing difficulty and oppression from others as he requested specific help from the Lord. It is also clear he was not hopeless, as he continually came back to worship the Lord... Continue Reading →
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