Daily Meditations on the Bible / We stand with Israel
Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here; he has risen!
Summary: All four gospels include testimony about Jesus rising from the dead. Luke includes a story about the two angels who announce the resurrection.
Continue reading “Luke 24:5-6 – Happy Easter!”… but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world …
Summary: As we pick our way through the text of Paul’s letter, we discover treasures and insights. Today’s insight is confirmation that we are not alone in this world.
Continue reading “Ephesians 6:12b – Opposition”This is why it is said: “Wake up, sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.”
Summary: Paul shares a touching little saying with us today the opens a door through time to give us a glimpse of the people in his world.
Continue reading “Ephesians 5:14 – Waking Bacchus”— that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.
Summary: This meditation takes an unusual turn. When Paul talks about us being “filled to the measure of all the fullness of God,” we have to wonder, “What does that leave room for?”
Continue reading “Ephesians 3:19b – Making Room”… and to know this love that surpasses knowledge …
Summary: To question what we know is to question the foundation of our ability to reason. When we discover that we are both flesh and spirit, we find that knowing the love of God is a spiritual experience far beyond what the flesh and understand.
Continue reading “Ephesians 3:19a – A Surpassing Love”… together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ,
Summary: Continuing on with Paul’s metaphor, we explore what it means to be rooted in love and discover that being fed on God’s love is the key to understanding.
Continue reading “Ephesians 3:18b – Spiritual Potting Soil, Part III – Liquid Love”… may have power …
Summary: Roots are a metaphor for our relationship with God and his love for us. As we put down roots in love, we find the spiritual water and nutrients we need for life. More than that, we are strengthened with power.
Continue reading “Ephesians 3:18a – Spiritual Potting Soil (Part II)”I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power …
Summary: Looking into the Greek word for “power,” we discover a deeper understanding of what Paul is asking for us to have.
Continue reading “Ephesians 3:16a – Wonder Working Power”… by setting aside in his flesh the law with its commands and regulations.
Summary: Paul addresses a specific type of law in this passage today. Understanding the history of the law and the types of law created by God is essential to understanding Paul’s point.
Continue reading “Ephesians 2:15a – New Laws and Old”… in your transgressions and sins
Summary: Paul gives us a peek into the different types of sin that God’s Word deals with. Understanding the differences helps us clear our thinking when it comes to understanding our relationship with God.
Continue reading “Ephesians 2:1b – Sin’s Smorgasbord”