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 […]
Take, Eat, Drink – November 1, 2020
Command: Take, eat, drink Matthew 26:26-28 26While they were eating, Jesus took some bread, and after a blessing, He broke it and gave it to the disciples, and said, “Take, eat; this is My body.” 27And when He had taken a cup and given thanks, He gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you; 28for this is My blood of the […]
Don’t rejoice in power – October 25, 2020
Command: Don’t rejoice in power Luke 10:20 20“Nevertheless do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are recorded in heaven.” Story: Plagues on Egypt Exodus 8:1 – 11:10 (Mutiny, pp 264-271) When meditating on the commands and stories, keep these questions in […]
Don’t Fear: People – October 18, 2020
Command: Do not fear people Luke 12:4 4“I say to you, My friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that have no more that they can do. Story: Moses before Pharaoh Exodus 5:1 – 7:25 (Mutiny, pp 256-263) When meditating on the commands and stories, […]
Be Zealous – October 11, 2020
Command: Be zealous Revelation 3:19 19‘Those whom I love, I reprove and discipline; therefore be zealous and repent. Story: Moses: burning bush, God’s call Exodus 2:23 – 4:31 (Mutiny, pp 245-255) When meditating on the commands and stories, keep these questions in mind: What do I learn about God, Jesus, and/or […]
Flee Persecution – October 4, 2020
Command: Flee persecution Matthew 10:37 23“But whenever they persecute you in one city, flee to the next; for truly I say to you, you will not finish going through the cities of Israel until the Son of Man comes Story: Moses flees Egypt Exodus 1:1 – 2:22 (Mutiny, pp […]
Be Merciful – September 27, 2020
Command: Be merciful Luke 6:36 36“Be (become) merciful, just as your Father is merciful. Story: Joseph reunites with Benjamin & Isaac Genesis 45:16 – 50:26 (Mutiny, pp 210-222) 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 […]
Let Light Shine – September 20, 2020
Command: Let your light shine Matthew 5:16 16“Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven. Story: Joseph rules; reunites with brothers Genesis 41:43 – 45:15 (Mutiny, pp 189-209) When meditating on the commands and stories, […]
Enter the Narrow Gate – September 13, 2020
Command: Enter the narrow gate Matthew 7:13-14 13“Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it. 14“For the gate is small and the way is narrow that leads to life, and there are few who find […]