Daily Meditations on the Bible / We stand with Israel
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
Summary: Whether we like it or not, the question of death is lurking in the back of our mind. Having a loved one pass from this life to the next challenges everything we believe.
Continue reading “Rom 8:28 — Promises”
Trust in the Lord with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways submit to him,
and he will make your paths straight.
Summary: Today’s meditation is a personal reflection on life and faith.
Continue reading “Proverbs 3: 5-6 — The Path”
To him [Jesus] be glory both now and forever! Amen.
Summary: As Peter signs off his letter to us, he also demonstrates one more aspect of Christian life that we should emulate. We need to remember that Jesus gets the glory. Always. Both now and forever.
Continue reading “2 Peter 3:18b — Sincerely, Peter”
Therefore, dear friends, since you have been forewarned, be on your guard…
…the day of the Lord will come like a thief. (2 Peter 3:10)
Summary: Peter wants us to know what Jesus told him, that the day of the Lord’s return will be a surprise. Now we have to figure out what to do with that information.
Continue reading “2 Peter 3:17a Pt VI — Surprise!”
Therefore, dear friends, since you have been forewarned, be on your guard…
…the present heavens and earth are reserved for fire, being kept for the day of judgment and destruction of the ungodly. (2 Peter 3:7)
Summary: Peter warns us that the earth will end in fire as God cleans up this creation and prepares for the new one.
Continue reading “2 Peter 3:17a Pt V — The End”
Therefore, dear friends, since you have been forewarned, be on your guard…
…in the last days scoffers will come (2 Peter 3:3)
Summary: In today’s mediation we look at Peter’s warning about the coming of scoffers. Are they really much of a threat? As it turns out, they are.
Continue reading “2 Peter 3:17a Pt IV — The Scoffer”
Therefore, dear friends, since you have been forewarned, be on your guard…
Summary: The third warning Peter gives us has to do with false teachers. Beware!
Continue reading “2 Peter 3:17a Pt III — Danger Ahead”
Therefore, dear friends, since you have been forewarned, be on your guard…
Summary: Things are not always what they seem. What we cannot see is greater than what we can see. Peter has warned us of several things. Today we look back at confirming our calling.
Continue reading “2 Peter 3:17a Part I — Illusions”
… which ignorant and unstable people distort, as they do the other Scriptures, to their own destruction.
Summary: In this letter, Peter has continually called out those who oppose the Gospel. It is worth a minute’s thought to consider why his words are so important.
Continue reading “2 Peter 3:16c — Enemies of the Gospel”
His letters contain some things that are hard to understand …
Summary: Understanding the context of the times helps us understand why Paul was the perfect man to explain the New Covenant to the world.
Continue reading “2 Peter 3:16b — The Quintessential Jew”