Command: Let these words sink in Luke 9:44 44 “As for you, let these words sink into your ears: for the Son of Man is going to be handed over to men.” Story: Another trip, Bereans Acts 17:1-15, Another trip, Bereans (Metamorphosis, pp 177-185) Audio Message: When meditating on the commands and stories, keep these questions in mind: What do I learn about God, […]
Month: December 2023
Do not fear suffering – December 31, 2023
Command: Do not fear suffering Revelation 2:10 10Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, so that you will be tested, and you will have tribulation for ten days. Be (become) faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life. Story: Paul’s letter to Philippians; Philippian imprisonment miracle, jailer converted Acts 16:16-40, […]
Deny self, take up cross, follow Jesus – December 24, 2023
Command: Deny self, take up your cross daily, follow Me Luke 9:23 23 And He was saying to them all, “If anyone wants to come after Me, he must deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow Me. Story: Macedonia trip, Lydia saved Acts 16:1-15, Macedonia trip, Lydia saved (Metamorphosis, pp 156-164) Audio Message: When […]
Do the first deeds – December 17, 2023
Command: Do the first, foremost deeds Revelation 2:5 5Therefore, remember from where you have fallen, and repent, and do the deeds you did at first (first or foremost deeds); or else I am coming to you and I will remove your lampstand from its place—unless you repent. Story: Paul and Barnabas separate Acts 15:36-41, Paul and Barnabas separate […]
Do not think Jesus came to bring peace – December 10, 2023
Command: Do not think I came to bring peace Matthew 10:34 34“Do not think that I came to bring peace on the earth; I did not come to bring peace, but a sword. Story: Saved by grace through faith Acts 15:1-29, Saved by grace through faith (Metamorphosis, pp 152) Audio Message: When meditating on the commands and stories, keep these questions in […]