Daily Meditations on the Bible / We stand with Israel
[but set an example for the believers] … in conduct…
Summary: What we say and what we do are both important. What is best is when the two match up.
So far, the whole passage we are looking at reads:
“Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct…”
Continue reading “1 Timothy 4:12c – Faith & Feats”
I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far…
Summary: Understanding the power of the Gospel is the key to understanding what happens after our bodies die.
Many of you who are reading this have much more experience with death than I do. Some people are better suited to dealing with trauma than others. Unfortunately, there has been an increase in the number of deaths this past year. Many of those who are dying are afraid, but every now and then, you hear of people who, like Paul, “desire to depart and be with Christ.”
Continue reading “Philippians 1:23 – The Power of the Vine”
… as working for the Lord, not for human masters,
Summary: Decoding the Bible means being willing to look at things from God’s point of view.
Have you ever wondered what earth looks like from heaven?
I know … It is not really a fair question. It assumes that spiritual beings “see” the same way that physical beings see.
Continue reading “Colossians 3:23b – Working for Jesus”
Show proper respect to everyone…
As we turn to verse 17 in our letter from Peter, he begins with a deep well. On the surface, his words seem simple enough. As we gaze into them, we discover that we cannot see the bottom.
“Everyone” is a lot of people! Does he really mean every person?
Continue reading “1 Peter 2:17 (a) — Respect”