Daily Meditations on the Bible / We stand with Israel
… and his incomparably great power for us who believe.
Summary: Every once in awhile, Paul’s words stir up a memory in me that is worth sharing. Outside of the power of Jesus Christ to save a sinner like me, seeing the eruption of Mt. St. Helens up close is the greatest power I have ever witnessed.
Continue reading “Ephesians 1:19a – Eye Witness to Power”… the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people …
Summary: To understand the text, we need to understand the translation, and sometimes that means we need a different translation.
Continue reading “Ephesians 1:18d – Beneficiary”… in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you …
Summary: Language takes on a new dimension when we begin to see things from a spiritual perspective. The word “hope” is no exception.
Continue reading “Ephesians 1:18c – A Different Kind of Hope”… may be enlightened …
Summary: Paul prays that our hearts “may be enlightened.” Understanding what he means requires that we explore the different ways we see both the visible and invisible.
Continue reading “Ephesians 1:18b – Light and Dark”I pray that the eyes of your heart …
Summary: Paul is writing from an understanding of our world that may be very different from the view of the world around us. Exploring our inner workings can help us understand why Paul writes what he does.
Continue reading “Ephesians 1:18a – The View From Inside”… so that you may know him better.
Summary: Continuing with the theme of the Spirit of revelation, we explore what it means to have the Holy Spirit and know what he reveals to us.
Continue reading “Ephesians 1:17d – The Spiritual Sniffer”… and [the Spirit of] revelation …
Summary: Throwing a party for someone you love is fun, but it can be a lot of work. Under the right circumstances, it can even involve moments of pure panic!
Continue reading “Ephesians 1:17c – The Coffee Catastrophe”I will sing the Lord’s praise,
for he has been good to me.
Summary: Today was one of those days when I ran out of road before I ran out of things to do.
Continue reading “Psalm 13:6 – How Long, Lord?”… the Spirit of wisdom …
Summary: One of the gifts Paul prays for is a gift with a prestigious history in the Bible. Solomon prayed for the same gift, and the result of having that gift was a boon to the nation of Israel.
Continue reading “Ephesians 1:17b – Wise Guy”I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you …
Summary: In this passage, Paul opens the door to a fascinating question: If you could ask the Creator of All Things for anything you wanted, what would you ask?
Continue reading “Ephesians 1:17a – What Do You Want?”