Creating Distance (Three Days Journey) 35 So he removed that day the male goats that were speckled and spotted, all the female goats that were speckled and spotted, every one that had some white in it, and all the brown ones among the lambs, and gave them into the hand of his sons. 36 Then he put … Continue reading The Journey (A Series of Destinations)
Psalm 10:1–11 (NKJV)
A Song of Confidence in God’s Triumph Over Evil 1 Why do You stand afar off, O LORD? Why do You hide in times of trouble?2 The wicked in his pride persecutes the poor;Let them be caught in the plots which they have devised.3 For the wicked boasts of his heart’s desire;He blesses the greedy … Continue reading Psalm 10:1–11 (NKJV)
Psalm 9:13–20 (NKJV)
13 Have mercy on me, O LORD!Consider my trouble from those who hate me,You who lift me up from the gates of death,14 That I may tell of all Your praiseIn the gates of the daughter of Zion.I will rejoice in Your salvation.15 The nations have sunk down in the pit which they made;In the … Continue reading Psalm 9:13–20 (NKJV)
Psalm 9:1–12 (NKJV)
1 I will praise You, O LORD, with my whole heart;I will tell of all Your marvelous works.2 I will be glad and rejoice in You;I will sing praise to Your name, O Most High.Psalm 9:1-2 Lord, I will give You the glory for Your mighty acts.You have given me great things: life, salvation, healing, … Continue reading Psalm 9:1–12 (NKJV)
The First Miracle of Christ
For July 30, 2021 Live@5
John 2:1–12 (NKJV)
1 On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. 2 Now both Jesus and His disciples were invited to the wedding. 3 And when they ran out of wine, the mother of Jesus said to Him, “They have no wine.”
4 Jesus said to her, “Woman, what does your concern have to do with Me? My hour has not yet come.”
5 His mother said to the servants, “Whatever He says to you, do it.”
6 Now there were set there six waterpots of stone, according to the manner of purification of the Jews, containing twenty or thirty gallons apiece. 7 Jesus said to them, “Fill the waterpots with water.” And they filled them up to the brim.8 And He said to them, “Draw some out now, and take it to the master of the…
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Reflections on Psalm 5 – 8
Hear me, my Lord, my King, and my God.I call on You early and look up toward You for helpI offer my words, meditations, and cries unto YouYou are holy, so therefore I will strive to be holyMy enemies attack me, but I know that You will sustain me.Judge my enemies, Lord, and stop their … Continue reading Reflections on Psalm 5 – 8
The Call to Discipleship
For July 29, 2021 Live@5
John 1:35–51 (NKJV)
35 Again, the next day, John stood with two of his disciples. 36 And looking at Jesus as He walked, he said, “Behold the Lamb of God!”
37 The two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus. 38 Then Jesus turned, and seeing them following, said to them, “What do you seek?”
They said to Him, “Rabbi” (which is to say, when translated, Teacher), “where are You staying?”
39 He said to them, “Come and see.” They came and saw where He was staying, and remained with Him that day (now it was about the tenth hour).
40 One of the two who heard John speak, and followed Him, was Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother. 41 He first found his own brother Simon, and said to him, “We have found the Messiah” (which is translated, the Christ). 42 And he brought him to Jesus.
Now when Jesus…
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Psalm 8 (NKJV)
The Glory of the LORD In Creation To the Chief Musician. On the Instrument of Gath. A Psalm of David. 1 O LORD, our Lord,How excellent is Your name in all the earth,Who have set Your glory above the heavens!2 Out of the mouth of babes and nursing infantsYou have ordained strength,Because of Your enemies,That … Continue reading Psalm 8 (NKJV)
The Temptations of Christ
For July 28, 2021 Live@5
Matthew 4:1–11 (NKJV, also appearing in Mark 1:12-13; Luke 4:1-13)
4:1 Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. 2And when He had fasted forty days and forty nights, afterward He was hungry. 3Now when the tempter came to Him, he said, “If You are the Son of God, command that these stones become bread.”
4But He answered and said, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.’”
After the account of Jesus’ baptism, the Spirit led Jesus into the wilderness. This preparation period was an example to us. Perhaps not everyone needs to fast forty days to get prepared for ministry and calling, but it was part of Jesus’ process. He showed the example of getting the flesh under the control of the Holy…
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Psalm 7:9–17 (NKJV)
9 Oh, let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end,But establish the just;For the righteous God tests the hearts and minds.10 My defense is of God,Who saves the upright in heart.Psalm 7:9-10 Lord, stop the wickedness of the wicked. Stop the hands which spread evil and perform iniquity.Establish those who do Your will … Continue reading Psalm 7:9–17 (NKJV)
