Context. This verse is part of a revealing and brutal moment where Jesus exposes the hypocrisy and corruption of the spiritual leadership of the Jewish people.
Daily Word: Psalm 46:11[10]
It’s difficult to be still sometimes, isn’t it? Especially with demands and deadlines and trials that never seem to end.
Daily Word: Jacob (James) 1:2-3
When those challenges and disasters arise, is our first response, “Yippee! Praise the LORD!”? Probably not. I know my natural inclination isn’t.
Daily Word: 2 Timothy 3:16-17
To be able to fully walk out our faith, we need Scripture. God has provided what we need to live in wisdom, obedience, love, power, redemption, renewal, healing, forgiveness, restoration, and so much more.
Daily Word: Proverbs 29:25
Any type of fear is a trap, but the fear of man is particularly tricky. It can disguise itself as a form of respect or responsibility. Or the fear of offending others with truth.
Daily Word: 1 Corinthians 13: 13
With all the dissent and fear and anxiety around us, is the LORD requiring this of us? Yes.
Daily Word: 1 Peter 4:10
Context. It’s interesting to note that Peter believes that the “end of all things is near” (1 Peter 4:7). He seems to indicate that things are really getting bad, including suffering and persecution for their faith.
Daily Word: 1 Peter 3:15
Have you ever been around a new parent or someone in love? They practically radiate joy and love and excitement. We want to be near those who have found miracles in their life.
Daily Word: Romans 8:1
The cost was great for our atonement and adoption. To then be able to walk without the condemnation of that cost and our sin is a great gift.
