Context. During the time of Jesus, every Jewish soul who sat under the teachings of their parents and attended synagogue or traveled to the…
Daily Word: To be Raised Incorruptible? 1 Corinthians 15:57
Wow! Paul’s first book to the Corinthians is saturated with references to the Torah (Genesis to Deuteronomy), the Prophets, and the Writings. Why…
Daily Word: Love God. Love Each Other. Galatians 5:14
Many folks think that Jesus did away with the Law — the Torah — but He didn’t, He fulfilled it (Matthew 5:17). In fact He quoted His Father’s…
Daily Word: Law vs. Grace? Romans 6:23
Believe it or not, this chapter in Romans has some controversy — or I should say — controversy concerning the understanding of grace vs. the Law…
Daily Word: Becoming New. 2 Corinthians 5:17
We’ve all done it. A cringe-worthy act or hurtful words — things we wish we could take back. But we can’t. We can’t because those actions…
Daily Word: Owners or Stewards? Proverbs 21:20
Do you like to antique shop? Ever wonder at what point a piece of furniture is considered an antique? It must be at least 100 years old! Which means that wardrobe or dining table must be well-constructed and well-cared for it to last that long. An owner of something that valuable really isn’t the owner because the furniture will last longer than them.
Daily Word: It’s Not Rocket Science, but it is Brilliant! Proverbs 19:16
Our Heavenly Father’s commandments are simple, straight forward, really, but it’s amazing how difficult they are to keep them. Don’t lie. Honor the Sabbath. Don’t covet. Honor our parents. And so on.
Daily Word: Falling Short? Romans 23-24
Sigh. We are all sinners. Each and every one of us fall short of the glory of God. We’re born into a fallen world, and it doesn’t take…
Daily Word: Don’t Stay There. Proverbs 6:23-24
Powerful emotions can drive change — for good or evil. Today’s proverb addresses the emotion of desire. Desire for what we cannot have, can…
