Daily Meditations on the Bible / We stand with Israel
… because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now,
Summary: Words matter, and the Bible’s words matter the most. Helping people understand the gospel is often a matter of making sure we are using words correctly.
What does it mean to have a partnership in the gospel?
The word “partnership” seems straightforward. Paul acknowledges the support he has received from the Philippians. The word “gospel” is a little different.
Continue reading “Philippians 1:5 – Good News”
… set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.
Summary: Bridging the language barrier between our world and Paul’s is not always easy or straightforward. Sometimes, we have to think hard about what he is saying.
It is interesting how my mind plays tricks on me.
You can play tricks on your mind, too. The funny thing is that the mind is pretty good at tricks. Take, for example, the ltetres in teshe wdors. Did you nitoce that they are all mxied up? Even though the letters are mixed up, most of you reading this will still be able to sort out what the words are.
The same thing happens with word order in a sentence. Our sees mind the words and somehow straightens out them.
Continue reading “Colossians 3:1b – Things Above”… an apostle of Christ Jesus …
Summary: Paul begins by telling us who he is and, more importantly, who he represents.
Continue reading “Colossians 1:1b – The Right Path”Have you experienced so much in vain—if it really was in vain?
Summary: Understanding Paul’s statement is important and can be a challenge in itself. Understanding the application of what Paul is telling us is even more important.
Continue reading “Galatians 3:4 – The Right Track”With all wisdom and understanding …
Summary: Paul points us to God’s wisdom and understanding and in doing so, points to our own need for them as well.
Continue reading “Ephesians 1:8 – The Key to Wisdom”