Command: Don’t despise children Matthew 18:10 10“See that you do not despise one of these little ones, for I say to you that their angels in heaven continually see the face of My Father who is in heaven. Story: Jacob & Laban; Jacob marries Leah & Rachel Genesis 29:1 – 30:24 (Mutiny, pp 128-135) […]
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Treat Others – August 9, 2020
Command: Treat others Matthew 7:12 12“In everything, therefore, treat people the same way you want them to treat you, for this is the Law and the Prophets. Story: Jacob deceives Isaac, steals blessing Genesis 26:34 – 28:22 (Mutiny, pp 114-128) When meditating on the commands and stories, keep these questions in mind: What do I […]
Be on Guard: Greed – August 2, 2020
Command: Be on guard against greed Luke 12:15 15Then He said to them, “Beware, and be on your guard against every form of greed; for not even when one has an abundance does his life consist of his possessions.” Story: Jacob steals Esau’s birthright Genesis 25:19-34 19Now these are the records of the generations of Isaac, Abraham’s son: […]
Ask What You Wish – July 26, 2020
Command: Ask whatever you wish John 15:7 7“If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. Story: Abraham’s death, Isaac’s marriage Genesis 23:1 – 25:18 (Mutiny, pp 103-111) When meditating on the commands and stories, keep these questions in mind: What […]
Love God – July 19, 2020
Command: Love God Mark 12:30 30 AND YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, AND WITH ALL YOUR SOUL, AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND, AND WITH ALL YOUR STRENGTH.’ Story: Abraham sacrifices Isaac Genesis 22: 1-24 (Mutiny, 92-102) When meditating on the commands and stories, keep these questions in mind: What do I learn […]
Take Courage – July 12, 2020
Command: Take courage Matthew 14:27 27 But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid.” Story: Promise fulfilled – Isaac’s birth Genesis 21:1 – 34 (Mutiny, pp. 82-91) When meditating on the commands and stories, keep these questions in mind: What do I learn about God, Jesus, […]
Remember Lot’s Wife – July 5, 2020
Command: Remember Lot’s wife Luke 17:32 32“Remember Lot’s wife. Story: Sodom & Gomorrah, Lot’s rescue Genesis 19:1-38 (Mutiny, pp. 71-80) When meditating on the commands and stories, keep these questions in mind: What do I learn about God, Jesus, and/or the Holy Spirit? What do I learn about man/ people? What troubles or bothers […]
Believe – June 28, 2020
Command: Have faith from God Mark 11:22 22And Jesus answered saying to them, “Have faith in from God. Story: Three travelers Genesis 18:1-33 God renews His promise (Mutiny, pp 64-70) When meditating on the commands and stories, keep these questions in mind: What do I learn about God, Jesus, and/or the Holy Spirit? What […]
Take a Humble Position – June 21, 2020
Command: Take humble position Luke 17:10 10“So you too, when you do all the things which are commanded you, say, ‘We are unworthy slaves; we have done only that which we ought to have done.’” Story: Abraham’s journey continues Genesis 16:1 – 17:27, Abraham disobeys, Ishmael, Abraham defers to Lot (Mutiny, pp.62-63) When meditating on the […]
Deny Self – June 14, 2020
Command: Deny self Mark 8:34 34And He summoned the crowd with His disciples, and said to them, “If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross and follow Me. Story: Abraham’s journey, God intervenes Genesis 11:27 – 15:21 (Mutiny pp. 55 – 62) When meditating on the commands […]