Command: Mark 13:5 5And Jesus began to say to them, “See to it that no one misleads you. Story: Numbers 13:1 – 14:45, Spying out the land, bad report; rebellion and defeat (Melech pp. 40-46) When meditating on the commands and stories, keep these questions in mind: What do I learn about God, […]
Category: Commands & Stories
Remove the log – January 3, 2021
Command: Luke 6:42 42“Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Brother, let me take out the speck that is in your eye,’ when you yourself do not see the log that is in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly […]
Consider – December 27, 2020
Command: Consider Luke 12: 24, 27 24“Consider the ravens, for they neither sow nor reap; they have no storeroom nor barn, and yet God feeds them; how much more valuable you are than the birds! 27“Consider the lilies, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin; but I tell you, not even Solomon in all his glory […]
Hear the Holy Spirit – December 20, 2020
Command: Hear what the Spirit says Revelation 2:7 7‘He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes, I will grant to eat of the tree of life which is in the Paradise of God.’ Story: Tabernacle and Priesthood Exodus 35:1 – 40:38 […]
Don’t Think Jesus Abolished the Law – December 13, 2020
Command: Do not think I came to abolish Law Matthew 5:17 17“Do not think that I came to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I did not come to abolish but to fulfill. Story: Moses, another trip up the mountain Exodus 34:1-35 (Melech, p 31) When meditating on the commands and stories, keep these […]
Repent – December 6, 2020
Command: Repent Revelation 3:3 3‘So remember what you have received and heard; and keep it, and repent. Therefore if you do not wake up, I will come like a thief, and you will not know at what hour I will come to you. Story: Stone tablets; Israelites rebel with golden calf Exodus 32:1-35 (Melech, pp 20-29) […]
Hold On – November 29, 2020
Command: Hold fast Revelation 2:25 25‘Nevertheless what you have, hold fast until I come. Story: Israelites respond; Moses returns to the mountain Exodus 24:3-18 (Melech, pp 19-19) 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 […]
Fear God – November 22, 2020
Command: Fear God Matthew 10:28 28“Do not fear those who kill the body but are unable to kill the soul; but rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell. Story: Commandments, people hear God; Law given Exodus 19:16 – 20:17 (Melech, pp 14-17) When meditating […]
Don’t Worry – November 15, 2020
Command: Do not seek food; do not worry Luke 12:29 29“And do not seek what you will eat and what you will drink, and do not keep worrying. Story: Journey to Mt. Sinai, grumbling & provision Exodus 16:1 – 19:1 (Melech, pp 3-13) When meditating on the commands and stories, keep these […]
Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled – November 9, 2020
Command: Don’t let your heart be troubled John 14:27 27“Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful. Story: Escape from Egypt Exodus 12:31 – 15:21 (Mutiny, pp […]