Tuesday, August 23, 2016, 10:41 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Near the Cross.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Jn. 1:1-2:17 (Quoting select vv. ESV).
The Gospel Message (1:5-10)
This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is light, and...
Wednesday, August 17, 2016, 8:58 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Your Lord is With You.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Peter 3:8-17 (ESV).
Genuine Faith (Summary chapters 1:1-3:7)
Peter began his letter to the saints of God with praise to God: In his great mercy...
Tuesday, August 16, 2016, 4:48 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Give Ear to Jesus.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Peter 2 (Select vv. ESV).
Pure Spiritual Milk (vv. 1-3)
So put away all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander. Like newborn...
Tuesday, August 9, 2016, 6:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “For Our Nation.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read James 1:19-27 (ESV).
Slow to Anger (vv. 19-21)
This you know, my beloved brethren. But everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger; for the...
Monday, August 8, 2016, 6:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “My Jesus, I Love Thee.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read James 1:1-18 (ESV).
Joy in Trials (vv. 1-4)
James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ,
To the twelve tribes in the Dispersion:
Greetings...
Sunday, July 31, 2016, 6:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Broken and Contrite.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Hebrews 4:14-5:10 (ESV).
Hold Fast (4:14-16)
Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold...
Friday, July 29, 2016, 7:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Full Release.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Hebrews 4:1-13 (ESV).
Therefore, while the promise of entering his rest still stands, let us fear lest any of you should seem to have failed to reach it. For good...
Tuesday, June 28, 2016, 6:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Near the Cross.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Colossians 1:1-14 (ESV).
By the Will of God (vv. 1-2)
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother,
To the saints and faithful...
Friday, June 24, 2016, 3:36 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Be Strong and Take Courage.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Philippians 2:1-18 (ESV).
Of the Same Mind (vv. 1-4)
So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the...
Friday, June 10, 2016, 3:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Seek the Lord.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Galatians 2:11-21 (ESV).
Acting Hypocritically (vv. 11-14)
But when Cephas came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he stood condemned. For before...
Wednesday, June 8, 2016, 4:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put the song in mind, “Believe Him.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Galatians 1:1-10 (ESV).
Not from Men (vv. 1-2a)
Paul, an apostle—not from men nor through man, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised him from...
Saturday, June 4, 2016, 5:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Oh, To Be Like Thee.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 2 Corinthians 9 (ESV).
The Grace of Giving (summary 2 Co. 8:1-9:5)
Paul addressed the Corinthian church here in the matter of giving generously to fellow...
Wednesday, June 1, 2016, 10:36 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “All Through the Night.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 2 Co. 6:3-7:1 (ESV).
As Servants of God (6:3-10)
We put no obstacle in anyone's way, so that no fault may be found with our ministry, but as servants...
Tuesday, May 17, 2016, 5:24 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Jesus Paid It All.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Corinthians 11:17-32 (ESV).
Divisions Among You (vv. 17-19)
But in the following instructions I do not commend you, because when you come together it is not...
Thursday, May 12, 2016, 12:56 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Abide in Him.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Corinthians 3:1-15 (ESV).
Infants in Christ (vv. 1-4)
But I, brothers, could not address you as spiritual people, but as people of the flesh, as infants in...
Monday, May 9, 2016, 8:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Near the Cross.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Romans 16 (select vv. NASB).
Servants of the Lord (vv. 1-5a)
I commend to you our sister Phoebe, who is a servant of the church which is at Cenchrea; that you...
Saturday, May 7, 2016, 4:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Softly and Tenderly.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Romans 15:14-21 (ESV).
On Some Points (vv. 14-16)
I myself am satisfied about you, my brothers, that you yourselves are full of goodness, filled with all...
Friday, May 6, 2016, 6:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “My Sheep.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Romans 13 (ESV).
Governing Authorities (vv. 1- 7)
Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that...
Wednesday, May 4, 2016, 5:38 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Lord, Move Me.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Romans 12:1-2 (ESV).
I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which...
Sunday, May 1, 2016, 4:04 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “My Sheep.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Romans 8:1-17 (ESV).
Not According to the Flesh (vv. 1-8)
There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life...