Daily Meditations on the Bible / We stand with Israel
When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart …
Summary: Paul’s instruction about the “sword of the Spirit” is not simply a metaphor. In this story from the Book of Acts we see an example of this sword in action.
Continue reading “Acts 2:36-37 – Brothers, what shall we do?”It is written …
Summary: In today’s meditation, we revisit Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness. Our first visit was titled “Potshots” and discussed how Jesus’ faith protected him from the evil one. Jesus never takes his eyes of his Father’s will. In today’s meditation we look at Luke’s telling of this story and examine how Jesus used the “sword of the Spirit which is the word of God” to defend against the devil’s arrows.
Continue reading “Luke 4:4 – It Is Written”… and divides the mind and spirit …
Summary: The reason for the sword of the Spirit is to separate our mind from our spirit. Only when we are cut free from the mind’s machinations can our spirit see its need for Jesus.
Continue reading “Hebrews 4:12 – Mind and Spirit”… and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
Summary: Comparing Paul’s spiritual “sword of the Spirit” to a physical sword of metal yields some interesting insights.
Continue reading “Ephesians 6:17b – No Joke”