Command: Be shrewd…and innocent Matthew 10:16-17 16“Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves; so be shrewd as serpents and innocent as doves. 17“But beware of men, for they will hand you over to the courts and scourge you in their synagogues; Story: Jacob prospers and flees Laban Genesis 30:25 – 31:55 […]
Category: Commands & Stories
Don’t Despise Children – August 16, 2020
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) […]
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 […]