Daily Meditations on the Bible / We stand with Israel
Why, then, was the law given at all? It was added because of transgressions until the Seed to whom the promise referred had come.
Summary: Paul talks about the Law as if it were a thing of the past, and for the believer it is. Yet, for everyone who does not yet believe, the Law still exists and is still in force.
Continue reading “Galatians 3:19a – Waiting for Jesus, Part II”… to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
Summary: Loving God is a big deal, especially for God. Learning to love God is a life-long endeavor.
Continue reading “Galatians 1:5 – Loving God”But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality,
Summary: People argue about all sorts of things, including morality and what it means to be “moral.” Paul tells us to avoid “even a hint” of immorality. Unpacking that concept in Christian terms opens the door to important insights about God.
Continue reading “Ephesians 5:3a – What God Thinks”Anyone who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with their own hands that they may have something to share with those in need.
Summary: Paul’s instruction in this verse is unusually blunt. If you are stealing, stop it! Do something useful! Share what you’ve earned with those in need.
Continue reading “Ephesians 4:28a – Something Useful”… through faith …
Summary: The idea of being saved “though faith” is a challenge for people who like to measure things.
Continue reading “Ephesians 2:8b – The Way Home”… remembering you in my prayers.
Summary: In this passage, Paul makes note that he remembers the Ephesians in his prayers. Why God listens to Paul’s prayers and why it helps Paul to pray are both interesting topics to examine.
Continue reading “Ephesians 1:16b – Spiritual Fellowship”… your kingdom come…
Summary: To begin our mediation on God’s kingdom, let’s look at how the Israelites served God under the old covenant.
Continue reading “Matthew 6:10 – Kingdom Envy”