Daily Meditations on the Bible / We stand with Israel
But now, please forgive their sin …
Summary: The Hebrew word for “forgive” is a word that describes physically lifting a burden up and taking it away. This is a perfect description of what God does for us when we go to him for forgiveness.
Continue reading “Exodus 32:32 – Lifted Up”Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister …?
Summary: Being forgiven is a great gift, but one that we don’t always appreciate as we should.
Continue reading “Matthew 18:21 – A Clean Slate”In this way the priest will make atonement for them before the Lord, and they will be forgiven for any of the things they did that made them guilty.
Summary: Looking back over the Old Testament, we see the foundation for the New.
Continue reading “Leviticus 6:7 – At One”And forgive us our debts …
Summary: As we begin our discussion of forgiveness, it is helpful to consult the dictionary for a definition of the word “forgive.”
Continue reading “Matthew 6:12 – A Sack of Bricks”And forgive us our debts,
as we also have forgiven our debtors.
Summary: At first glance, this passage in the Lord’s Prayer looks simple and unassuming. Looking closer, we find that it masks a dark reality.
Continue reading “Matthew 6:12 – The Way to Heaven”Man shall not live on bread alone …
Summary: There are two kinds of “bread” in the story about Jesus being tempted in the wilderness. One is bread for the body, the other is bread for the soul.
Continue reading “Matthew 4:4 – Food for the Soul”Taste and see that the Lord is good…
Summary: Comparing the Lord to a taste may seem a bit strange, but the metaphor carries with it layers of meaning that can be very helpful to understanding how we are to share the Gospel with others.
Continue reading “Psalm 34:8 – Taste Test”But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil.
Summary: Living for Christ is a full-time job. When we first taste salvation, we are challenged to repent and taste the solid food of righteousness.
Continue reading “Hebrews 5:14 – Chewing on the Word”… if your son asks for a fish …
Summary: God’s view of our wants and needs doesn’t always match our view of our wants and needs.
Continue reading “Luke 11: 11-13 – Knees and Needs”… your Father knows what you need before you ask him.
Summary: When we come before God, there is a right way and a wrong way to do it.
Continue reading “Matthew 6:8 – God Knows”