Today’s Word
The Problem with James
Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. Hebrews 11:1 NASB Faith– James’ letter has always been a problem. In fact, it is such a serious problem that early church councils weren’t sure it should even be included in the canon. Why? Because James says crazy things like “What use is it, my…
Heaven Speak
Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth. Colossians 3:2 NASB The things above– First, the priorities. Greek is a language without punctuation. Therefore, the author must use other techniques to provide what we translate as periods, commas, exclamation points and quotation marks. What comes first in the sentence…
Acting Unexpectedly
“As for you, do not pray for this people, and do not lift up cry or prayer for them, and do not intercede with Me; for I do not hear you.” Jeremiah 7:16 NASB Do not pray– As the West approaches collapse, religious leaders are often heard exhorting parishioners to pray for their nation. They wring their…
Divine Terrorism
“and the dread of Me is not in you,” declares the Lord God of hosts. Jeremiah 2:19c NASB Dread– Of course God is the God of love. Certainly He desires to forgive. Without a doubt, He is gracious and merciful. Yes, He sent His son on our behalf. Definitely He cares. It is undeniably true that He is the…
What You Need
For I satisfy the weary ones and refresh everyone who languishes. Jeremiah 31:25 NASB Weary– In Hebrew, ʿāyēpa. Figuratively, wandering in the desert wasteland in desperate need of water. Thirst so harsh your tongue sticks to the roof of your mouth and breathing is like sucking in a blast furnace. This is nepeš negev– soul desert. Like…
Shade Boys
For I satisfy the weary ones and refresh everyone who languishes. Jeremiah 31:25 NASB Languishes– Today let’s start at the end. Why? Because that’s where we might be—at the end. At the end of ourselves. At the end of trying to please Him. At the end of the daily discipline. At the end of hoping for…
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