Command: Go two miles Matthew 5:41 41“Whoever forces you to go one mile, go with him two. Story: David escapes from Saul 1 Samuel 18:10 – 20:42, David escapes from Saul (Melech pp. 190-204) When meditating on the commands and stories, keep these questions in mind: What do I learn about God, Jesus, and/or the […]
Month: May 2021
Rejoice when persecuted – May 30, 2021
Command: Rejoice and be glad when persecuted Matthew 5:12 12“Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in heaven is great; for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you. Story: David and Saul’s jealousy 1 Samuel 17:1 – 18:9, David kills giant Goliath; Saul jealous (Melech pp. 181-189) […]
Pray in secret – May 23, 2021
Command: Pray in secret Matthew 6:6 6“But you, when you pray, go into your inner room, close your door and pray to your Father who is in secret, and your Father who sees what is done in secret will reward you. Story: David anointed and chosen King 1 Samuel 16:1 – 23, Psalm 23 […]
Pray not to enter temptation – May 16, 2021
Command: Pray not to enter temptation Luke 22:40 & 46 40When He arrived at the place, He said to them, “Pray that you may not enter into temptation.” 45When He rose from prayer, He came to the disciples and found them sleeping from sorrow, 46and said to them, “Why are you sleeping? Get […]
Do not fear – May 9, 2021
Command: Do not be frightened of wars Mark 13:7 7“When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be frightened; those things must take place; but that is not yet the end. Story: 1 Samuel 11:1 – 15, Saul established (Melech pp. 159-160) When meditating on the commands and stories, keep these questions in […]