In The Word Read: Acts 1:1-11 Introduction 1 The first account I composed, Theophilus, about all that Jesus began to do and teach, 2 until the day when He was taken up to heaven, after He had given orders by the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom He had chosen.3 To these He also presented Himself alive […]
Month: May 2022
God Is Not Surprised
In The Word Read: Psalm 11-12 The Lord, a Refuge and Defense. For the music director. A Psalm of David. 11 In the Lord I take refuge; How can you say to my soul, “Flee as a bird to your mountain? 2 For, behold, the wicked bend the bow, They have set their arrow on the […]
Staying Focused
In The Word Read: Psalm 9-10 Thanksgiving for God’s Justice. For the music director; on Muth-labben. A Psalm of David. 9 I will give thanks to the Lord with all my heart; I will tell of all Your wonders. 2 I will rejoice and be jubilant in You; I will sing praise to Your name, O […]
Perspective
In The Word Read: Psalm 7-8 The Lord Implored to Defend the Psalmist against the Wicked. A Shiggaion of David, which he sang to the Lord concerning Cush, a Benjaminite. 7 O Lord my God, in You I have taken refuge; Save me from all those who pursue me, and rescue me, 2 Or he will […]
Pining Away
In The Word Read: Psalm 6 Prayer for Mercy in Time of Trouble. For the music director; with stringed instruments, upon an eight-string lyre. A Psalm of David. 6 Lord, do not rebuke me in Your anger, Nor discipline me in Your wrath. 2 Be gracious to me, Lord, for I am frail; Heal me, Lord, […]
Our Hiding Place
In The Word Read: Psalm 5 Prayer for Protection from the Wicked. For the music director; for flute accompaniment. A Psalm of David. 5 Listen to my words, Lord, Consider my sighing. 2 Listen to the sound of my cry for help, my King and my God, For to You I pray. 3 In the morning, Lord, […]
God Is For You
In The Word Read: Psalm 3-4 Morning Prayer of Trust in God. A Psalm of David, when he fled from his son Absalom. 3 Lord, how my enemies have increased! Many are rising up against me. 2 Many are saying of my soul, “There is no salvation for him in God.” Selah 3 But You, Lord, are […]
How Blessed Are You
In The Word Read: Psalms 1-2 The Righteous and the Wicked Contrasted. 1 Blessed is the person who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, Nor stand in the path of sinners, Nor sit in the seat of scoffers! 2 But his delight is in the Law of the Lord, And on His Law […]
The Living Savior
In The Word Read: Luke 24:36-53 Other Appearances 36 Now while they were telling these things, Jesus Himself suddenly stood in their midst and *said to them, “Peace be to you.” 37 But they were startled and frightened, and thought that they were looking at a spirit. 38 And He said to them, “Why are you frightened, and […]
Renewed Hope And Faith
In The Word Read: Luke 24:13-35 The Road to Emmaus 13 And behold, on that very day two of them were going to a village named Emmaus, which was sixty stadia from Jerusalem. 14 And they were talking with each other about all these things which had taken place.15 While they were talking and discussing, Jesus Himself […]