Command: Treat people 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: David and Saul in the cave 1 Samuel 21:1 – 9; 22:1 – 25:1; Psalm 22, David and Saul in the cave of Adullem […]
Go the second mile – June 6, 2021
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 […]
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 […]
Don’t be called, don’t call – May 2, 2021
Command: Do not be called, do not call Matthew 23:8-10 8“But do not be called Rabbi; for One is your Teacher, and you are all brothers. 9“Do not call anyone on earth your father; for One is your Father, He who is in heaven. 10“Do not be called leaders; for One is your Leader, that […]
Have salt – April 25, 2021
Command: Have salt Mark 9:50 50“Salt is good; but if the salt becomes unsalty, with what will you make it salty again? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with one another.” Story: Last judge; Samuel, first great prophet 1 Samuel 1:1 – 4:1; 7:2 – 8:22, The last judge; Samuel, […]
Be faithful – April 18, 2021
Command: Be faithful until death Revelation 2:10 10‘Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to cast some of you into prison, so that you will be tested, and you will have tribulation for ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of […]
Tear out/ cut off source of sin – April 11, 2021
Command: Tear out, cut off, throw source of sin Matthew 5:29-30 . 29“If your right eye makes you stumble, tear it out and throw it from you; for it is better for you to lose one of the parts of your body, than for your whole body to be thrown into hell. 30“If your right […]