Daily Meditations on the Bible
My son, do not forget my teaching,
but keep my commands in your heart,
for they will prolong your life many years
and bring you peace and prosperity.
Summary: Solomon demonstrates the wisdom that God has given him by modeling excellent communication techniques in these two verses.
Continue reading “Proverbs 3: 1-2 — Good Communication”
… and if he rescued Lot, a righteous man,
Summary: The Bible gives us two definitions of righteousness. Understanding the difference between the two helps us to better understand the concept.
Continue reading “2 Peter 2:7a — A Righteous Man”
These things are excellent and profitable for everyone.
Summary: Paul points us to the godly quality of his list and explains why it is to our benefit to apply the list to our own lives.
Continue reading “Titus 3:8 (d) — A Few Choice Words”
Then they can urge the younger women… to be … subject to their husbands …
Summary: Paul’s message in this passage is not to the people of the world. It is to the believer. It is the path to greatness for mother and child alike.
Continue reading “Titus 2:5 (e) — The Path to Greatness”
Then they can urge the younger women… to be … busy at home …
Summary: The world views this passage in a very hostile way, yet a world without homes is a very bleak place indeed.
Continue reading “Titus 2:5 (c) — Building the Future”
—and that for the sake of dishonest gain.
Summary: What is honest gain? From that we can learn what dishonest gain is. Knowing what to look for, we can avoid entanglements with those who are working against God.
Continue reading “Titus 1:11 (c) — Dishonest Gain”
Grace …
Summary: Grace is one of those words that get lost in the background. The Bible uses the word to describe God’s willingness to give and at the same time, what he is willing to give.
Continue reading “Titus 1:4 (c) — The Value of Grace”
Peace to all of you who are in Christ.
Summary: Peter’s message to distant churches was sent without any return confirmation. He sent it in faith that it would get there, and by faith we can enjoy it still today.
Continue reading “1 Peter 5:14 (b) — Message in a Bottle”
[I, Peter]… who also will share in the glory to be revealed.
Summary: Peter gives us several clues to the meaning of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. In today’s verse he returns to the theme of God’s Glory.
Continue reading “1 Peter 5:1 (d) — God’s Glory”
Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.
Summary: Peter tells us to use the gifts God has given us to serve others, in particular our brothers and sisters in Christ.
Continue reading “1 Peter 4:10 — Investments”