Bible Study: Psalms 73
Apr 10I believe I have shared this chapter in one of our devotions. This is a good chapter to go to when you feel embittered or down. It is a reminder for us to keep our eyes on Jesus. On verse 3 we can see why the psalmist was downcast, he said: “For I envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.” He was looking at the wicked and ended up envying them. Verse 21-22 warns...
Bible Study: Luke 18:9-14
Apr 02This is a parable to remind us – that we should NEVER look down on everyone else and become proud of our own “righteousness”. 11 The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed: ‘God, I thank you that I am not like other people—robbers, evildoers, adulterers—or even like this tax collector. 12 I fast twice a week and give a tenth of all I get.’ 13 “But the tax collector...
Bible Study – John 2:1-12
Mar 31Jesus turns water into wine While rereading this famous miracle, I became curious – Why did Jesus turn the water into wine? Upon careful reading, I found that that the married couple did not ask Jesus for the wine, nor did Jesus volunteer to turn water into wine – it was His earthly mother that asked Jesus to do the miracle. 3 When the wine was gone, Jesus’ mother said to him,...
Weekly Devotion – Taking Offense Matthew 18!
Mar 29Taking Offense: (Reference Matthew 18!) - Reason behind being angry, or taking offense is we have a small capacity to Love - We all had an offense towards the Lord but He won us over - Our goal should be to win over our offending brother/sister - First Step is Prayer! - Next is self evaluation to understand that we are not “better” - Confrontation should be a pursuit of clarity,...
Bible Study: John 1:1-15
Mar 29Since John Chapter 17 will be a great study for Easter, lets look at the previous chapters of John that we didn’t tackle here. The first part of the first chapter of John is a very deep chapter and I get excited every time I read it. This chapter encompasses the whole Bible and the history of creation. - 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He...
Bible Study – John 16
Mar 26Jesus continuous to comfort His disciples giving them a glimpse of his coming crucifixion. He also talked about the coming of the Holy Spirit. 12 “I have many more things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. 13 But when He, the Spirit of truth, comes, He will guide you into all the truth; for He will not speak on His own initiative, but whatever He hears, He will speak; and He will...
Bible Devotion – John 15
Mar 25Jesus follows up his teachings on the previous chapter: - 9 “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. 10 IF YOU KEEP my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commands and remain in his love. 11 I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete. So what is Jesus command? - 12 My command is this:...
Bible Study for the day – John Chapter 13
Mar 24This is a very interesting chapter because Christ explained repeatedly what “Love for God” really is. - 15 If you love me, keep my commands. - 21 Whoever has my commands and keeps them is the one who loves me. The one who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love them and show myself to them. - 23 Jesus replied, “Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching. My Father...
Bible Devotion – John Chapter 14
Mar 24This is a very interesting chapter because Christ explained repeatedly what “Love for God” really is. - 15 If you love me, keep my commands. - 21 Whoever has my commands and keeps them is the one who loves me. The one who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love them and show myself to them. - 23 Jesus replied, “Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching. My Father...
Bible Study for the day – John Chapter 13
Mar 23This chapter shows Jesus “last supper”. The first part of the story focused on Jesus washing the feet of his Disciples. He was teaching the virtues of being a great godly leader – by showing humility, serving and by setting an example. As part of the music ministry, the members also look to us as leaders – and so we have here a simple guide on how we can live out our...