Sunday, February 19, 2017, 11:11 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Gift of God.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Peter 1:1-5 (ESV).
For Obedience (vv. 1-2)
Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ,
To those who are elect exiles of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia...
Wednesday, February 8, 2017, 9:54 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Blessed are You.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 2 Timothy 2:11-26 (NIV).
If We (vv. 11-13)
Here is a trustworthy saying:
If we died with him,
we will also live with him;
if we endure,
we will...
Friday, February 3, 2017, 7:18 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Unless You Are Born Again.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 (NASB).
In the Night (vv. 1-3)
Now as to the times and the epochs, brethren, you have no need of anything to be written to...
Wednesday, January 11, 2017, 12:33 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “My Very Best Friend.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 2 Corinthians 7:2-13a (NASB).
Make Room for Us (vv. 2-4)
Make room for us in your hearts; we wronged no one, we corrupted no one, we took advantage...
Monday, January 2, 2017, 10:07 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Tell Me the Story of Jesus.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 (NASB).
Now I make known to you, brethren, the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received, in which also you...
Wednesday, December 28, 2016, 10:20 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Praise the I AM!” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Corinthians 5 (ESV).
You Are Arrogant! (vv. 1-2)
It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and of a kind that is not...
Sunday, December 25, 2016, 11:11 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Amazing Grace.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Corinthians 2 (NASB).
The Power of God (vv. 1-5)
And when I came to you, brethren, I did not come with superiority of speech or of wisdom, proclaiming to...
Thursday, December 15, 2016, 7:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Romans 8:1-17 (ESV).
According to the Spirit (vv. 1-8)
There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the...
Sunday, December 11, 2016, 10:22 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Seek the Lord.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Romans 2:12-29 (ESV).
Hearers and Doers (vv. 12-16)
For all who have sinned without the law will also perish without the law, and all who have sinned under...
Saturday, December 10, 2016, 8:40 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Ho Everyone Who is Thirsty.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Romans 2:1-11 (ESV).
Hypocritical Judging (vv. 1-4)
Therefore you have no excuse, O man, every one of you who judges. For in passing judgment...
Friday, December 9, 2016, 5:54 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Seek the Lord.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Romans 1 (Select vv. ESV).
The Gospel of Christ (vv. 16-17)
For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who...
Wednesday, December 7, 2016, 9:42 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Unless You Are Born Again.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 26 (Select vv. NIV).
Background (Summary Acts 25:1-26:11)
Paul stood trial before Festus, but he ended up appealing to Caesar when Festus...
Tuesday, December 6, 2016, 10:38 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “I Will Uphold You.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 22:1-21 (Select vv. ESV).
Background
Paul knew, by going to Jerusalem, that he faced the possibility of much persecution and even death for the sake...
Monday, December 5, 2016, 10:44 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “I Will Uphold You.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 20:16-32 (ESV).
With Humility and Tears (vv. 17-21)
Now from Miletus he sent to Ephesus and called the elders of the church to come to him. And when...
Monday, December 5, 2016, 9:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “When in the Stillness.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 19:23-41 (ESV).
Man-made gods (vv. 23-27)
About that time there arose no little disturbance concerning the Way. For a man named Demetrius, a...
Sunday, December 4, 2016, 5:27 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “The Lord’s Anointed.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 19:8-20 (Select vv. ESV).
Speak Boldly (vv. 8-10)
Paul entered the synagogue and spoke boldly there for three months, arguing persuasively about the...
Thursday, December 1, 2016, 7:44 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Give Ear to Jesus.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 17:16-31 (Select vv. ESV).
Provoked in Spirit (v. 16)
Now while Paul was waiting for them at Athens, his spirit was provoked within him as he saw...
Monday, November 28, 2016, 9:26 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Give Ear to Jesus.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 14:8-15 (NIV).
He Saw He Had Faith (vv. 8-10)
In Lystra there sat a man who was lame. He had been that way from birth and had never walked. He...
Saturday, November 26, 2016, 10:19 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Give Ear to Jesus.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 13 (Select vv. ESV).
The Holy Spirit set Paul (formerly Saul) and Barnabas apart for the work to which God had called them. In Pisidian Antioch, on...
Monday, November 14, 2016, 6:28 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “His Tender Mercies.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 1:1-11 (ESV).
He Had Given Commands (vv. 1-3)
In the first book, O Theophilus, I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do and teach, until the day...