Tuesday, June 28, 2016, 6:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Near the Cross.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Colossians 1:1-14 (ESV).
By the Will of God (vv. 1-2)
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother,
To the saints and faithful...
Friday, June 24, 2016, 3:36 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Be Strong and Take Courage.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Philippians 2:1-18 (ESV).
Of the Same Mind (vv. 1-4)
So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the...
Friday, June 10, 2016, 3:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Seek the Lord.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Galatians 2:11-21 (ESV).
Acting Hypocritically (vv. 11-14)
But when Cephas came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he stood condemned. For before...
Wednesday, June 8, 2016, 4:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put the song in mind, “Believe Him.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Galatians 1:1-10 (ESV).
Not from Men (vv. 1-2a)
Paul, an apostle—not from men nor through man, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised him from...
Saturday, June 4, 2016, 5:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Oh, To Be Like Thee.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 2 Corinthians 9 (ESV).
The Grace of Giving (summary 2 Co. 8:1-9:5)
Paul addressed the Corinthian church here in the matter of giving generously to fellow...
Wednesday, June 1, 2016, 10:36 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “All Through the Night.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 2 Co. 6:3-7:1 (ESV).
As Servants of God (6:3-10)
We put no obstacle in anyone's way, so that no fault may be found with our ministry, but as servants...
Tuesday, May 17, 2016, 5:24 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Jesus Paid It All.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Corinthians 11:17-32 (ESV).
Divisions Among You (vv. 17-19)
But in the following instructions I do not commend you, because when you come together it is not...
Thursday, May 12, 2016, 12:56 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Abide in Him.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Corinthians 3:1-15 (ESV).
Infants in Christ (vv. 1-4)
But I, brothers, could not address you as spiritual people, but as people of the flesh, as infants in...
Monday, May 9, 2016, 8:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Near the Cross.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Romans 16 (select vv. NASB).
Servants of the Lord (vv. 1-5a)
I commend to you our sister Phoebe, who is a servant of the church which is at Cenchrea; that you...
Saturday, May 7, 2016, 4:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Softly and Tenderly.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Romans 15:14-21 (ESV).
On Some Points (vv. 14-16)
I myself am satisfied about you, my brothers, that you yourselves are full of goodness, filled with all...
Friday, May 6, 2016, 6:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “My Sheep.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Romans 13 (ESV).
Governing Authorities (vv. 1- 7)
Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that...
Wednesday, May 4, 2016, 5:38 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Lord, Move Me.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Romans 12:1-2 (ESV).
I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which...
Sunday, May 1, 2016, 4:04 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “My Sheep.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Romans 8:1-17 (ESV).
Not According to the Flesh (vv. 1-8)
There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life...
Friday, April 29, 2016, 5:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Fully Ready.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Romans 6 (ESV).
By No Means! (vv. 1-4)
What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin that grace may abound? By no means! How can we who died to sin still live...
Saturday, April 2, 2016, 2:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “All We Like Sheep.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 3:11-26 (ESV).
The Author of Life (vv. 11-16)
While he clung to Peter and John, all the people, utterly astounded, ran together to them in the portico...
Tuesday, March 22, 2016, 6:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “My Sheep.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read John 15:1-11 (ESV).
He Prunes (vv. 1-2)
“I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every...
Monday, March 14, 2016, 8:44 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “By Your Grace.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read John 8:12, 21-30 (ESV).
The Light of the World (v. 12)
Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in...
Saturday, March 12, 2016, 4:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “A Believer’s Prayer.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read John 5:19-29 (ESV).
Emulating Jesus Christ (vv. 19-21)
So Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, the Son can do nothing of his own accord, but...
Tuesday, March 8, 2016, 11:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Open My Heart.” I read John 1:35-51 (ESV).
The next day again John was standing with two of his disciples, and he looked at Jesus as he walked by and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God!” The two disciples heard him say this...
Tuesday, March 8, 2016, 3:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Servant of The Lord.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read John 1:19-23 (NASB).
This is the testimony of John, when the Jews sent to him priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, “Who are you?” And he...