Daily Meditations on the Bible / We stand with Israel
All who are under the yoke of slavery should consider their masters worthy of full respect, so that God’s name and our teaching may not be slandered.
Summary: Thinking about slavery may seem like an outdated concept, but there are modern applications for what Paul is teaching here.
Looking back in history, it is difficult for us to get our heads around the way things were done two thousand years ago.
Continue reading “1 Timothy 6:1 – The Yoke”
Yes, and I ask you, my true companion…
Summary: Who is Paul referring to? That is the mystery. In this meditation, we explore the possible meanings of Paul’s strange choice of words.
Paul does something very interesting in this passage, and it is worth taking a few minutes to consider what is going on here.
Continue reading “Philippians 4:3a – Minor Mystery”
[I eagerly expect and hope that…] that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body,
Summary: Paul continues to set an example for us with his life and words.
Paul certainly has a way with words!
If you were going to exalt someone or something, how would you do that? For example, if you are a Muslim and you want to exalt Allah, you prostrate yourself in the direction of Mecca during prayer. This demonstrates respect with your body.
Continue reading “Philippians 1:20c – Doing What’s Right”… for each one should carry their own load.
Summary: Just a few verses ago Paul told us to “carry each other’s burdens.” Now he says “each one should carry their own load.” We need to untangle his words to understand their meanings.
Continue reading “Galatians 6:5 – Jackson’s Burden”Now that this faith has come, we are no longer under a guardian.
Summary: What does it mean to live in faith? How do we act when we are no longer under a guardian? These questions haunt everyone who strives to live a life of faith in Jesus.
Continue reading “Galatians 3:25 – Into the Light”