Daily Meditations on the Bible / We stand with Israel
For Adam was formed first, then Eve.
Summary: If we visualize Adam and Eve as pieces of God’s puzzle picture called “Creation,” we begin to see ourselves as part of something truly beautiful.
Paul’s words in verse thirteen are a “puzzle.” If all the pieces are there, the puzzle makes sense. If not, then Paul’s words don’t make sense, either.
Continue reading “1 Timothy 2:13 – Puzzle Pieces”
Because of these, the wrath of God is coming.
Summary: When the wrath of God comes, we don’t want to be on the wrong side.
This verse about the “wrath of God” bothers a lot of people. “How could a loving God ever be mad at people?” they ask.
How, indeed.
There are two kinds of people in the world. Simply put, there are those who end up in heaven and those who find themselves spending eternity in the lake of fire. To the best of my knowledge, the Bible doesn’t offer a third option.
Continue reading “Colossians 3:6 – Good and Bad”… and I no longer live,
Summary: Understanding Paul’s meaning requires what the psychologists call “active listening.” We must expand our thinking to engage Paul’s mind and vision for what he means.
Continue reading “Galatians 2:20b – The Definition of Evil”Grace to all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love.
Summary: God wants more than recognition and obedience. He wants our love, too. In this closing passage from Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, we find ourselves looking into the heart of our Lord Jesus.
Continue reading “Ephesians 6:24 – Undying Love”