Daily Meditations on the Bible / We stand with Israel
As for you, you were dead …
Summary: Understanding the meaning of words is important. When the document we are reading is a matter of life and death, correctly understanding the words becomes even more important. Today we explore the meaning of the word “dead.”
Continue reading “Ephesians 2:1a (Part 1) – Dead Reckoning”His disciples were hungry …
Summary: Understanding God’s perspective on our lives is helpful if we want to understand why we don’t have everything we want.
Continue reading “Matthew 12:1 – The BIG PICTURE”Do not work for food that spoils, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you.
Summary: Our “daily bread” is something we need both physically and spiritually. Jesus provides us with both.
Continue reading “John 6:27 – Spiritual Food”… store up for yourselves treasures in heaven…
Summary: God’s Book is a treasure trove of insights into the truth that our reality is built on. Every story has a lesson for us, often more than one. Today’s lesson is about food.
Continue reading “Exodus 16:20 – The Source of Security”Do not worry …
Summary: Worry is a killer. It stresses our bodies and steals away our happiness and joy. Jesus tells us not to worry. Is that simply good advice, or something more?
Continue reading “Matthew 6:25-27 – The Cure for Worry”
The name of the righteous is used in blessings,
but the name of the wicked will rot.
Summary: The Bible is the most unique and revered book ever written. There is a reason for that. It connects us with our Creator.
Continue reading “Proverbs 10:7 — Blessings and Rot”
He who gathers crops in summer is a prudent son,
but he who sleeps during harvest is a disgraceful son.
Summary: This little proverb about farming has modern-day applications for those who are followers of Jesus.
Continue reading “Proverbs 10:5 — The Harvest”
Lazy hands make for poverty,
but diligent hands bring wealth.
Summary: The Bible is a unique document in that it was written in heaven and recorded on earth. The dual nature of Scripture carries water both in this world and the next.
Continue reading “Proverbs 10:4 — Dual Meanings”
The Lord does not let the righteous go hungry,
but he thwarts the craving of the wicked.
Summary: The duality of our nature, being both physical and spiritual, is the key to understanding the Scriptures. It applies to everything, even something as simple as being hungry.
Continue reading “Proverbs 10:3 — Spiritual Food”