Psalm 103
I love the way God is described in Psalm 103. I didn’t always have the best relationship with my dad, so this Psalm is a great reminder of who God is. I probably need to read this daily.
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John 9
In John 9, Jesus heals a fella who’s been blind since birth. First, his disciples ask why he was blind, was it his sins, or his parents’? Jesus responds… ‘”It was not because of his sins or his parents’ sins,” Jesus answered. “This happened so the power of God could be seen in him. ‘John…
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John 8
The story of the woman caught in adultery in John chapter 8 is one of Jesus’ most famous moments. But verse 12, 31-32 spoke to me. ‘Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, “I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you…
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John 7
I am finally getting back to writing. We listened to John 7 while driving, and verses 17 and 18 gave me pause. ‘17Anyone who wants to do the will of God will know whether my teaching is from God or is merely my own. 18Those who speak for themselves want glory only for themselves, but…
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John 6
Today’s reading, John 6, shows Christ’s absolute authority. A boy hands Jesus 5 loaves and 2 fish—barely enough for a family—, yet Jesus feeds 5,000 people, with 12 baskets left over. This defies explanation; only God could do it. Christ is the authority over all things. Later, the disciples are 4 miles out in rough…
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Leviticus 7 and John 5
The rituals in Leviticus 7 were detailed, repetitive, and often costly—a heavy cycle of sacrifices to seek God’s forgiveness. But looking at John 5, the contrast is stunning. Because of Christ, we no longer carry the burden of the altar. We aren’t working to earn forgiveness; we are living out of the grace we’ve already…
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Right Relationships and Leviticus 6
Jesus is the Holy Lamb of God; he takes away the sins of the world. I’m so thankful for God’s saving grace. While reading Leviticus 6 this morning, we learn that sins against our neighbor require a guilt offering. Cheating, fraud, lying about lost property, and lying under oath all require a guilt offering, but…
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Sacrifices in Leviticus
We are making our way through the Bible; today is day 71. Reading Leviticus 2, 3, and 4, we learn that, in addition to the burnt offering from Leviticus 1, there are 4 other types of offerings, each with specific instructions. These offerings had to be repeated over and over. Reading about the Sin Offering…
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Exodus 40, and John 2
Yesterday, my routine was thrown out of whack, too many things were going on. In the blur of the day, I missed the opportunity to invite the Lord’s peace, but I was too caught up in everything that needed to be done. I should have prayed, “Lord, if this is the enemy, make it stop…
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Exodus 38, 39, and John 1
While reading about Bezalel in Exodus 38 and 39, the craftsman who directed and was involved in the construction of the Tabernacle, I learned that everything was included, from the tent pegs to the sacred altar. He’s Hur’s grandson, Hur, who helped Moses hold up the staff during the battle with the Amalekites. I think…