Friday, March 17, 2017, 8:33 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Zeal for Your House.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 5:1-7 (ESV).
His Vineyard (vv. 1-2)
Let me sing for my beloved my love song concerning his vineyard: My beloved had a vineyard on a very fertile...
Tuesday, March 14, 2017, 7:47 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Give Ear to Jesus.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 1:1-20 (Select vv. NASB).
They Have Revolted (vv. 2-4)
Listen, O heavens, and hear, O earth;
For the Lord speaks,
“Sons I have reared and brought...
If a Christian murders someone, for instance, and then confesses it to the Lord, and prays for forgiveness, but he never confesses his crime to the authorities, does that constitute true repentance? Or, if a Christian steals from someone and prays for forgiveness over the theft, but he does not...
Wednesday, March 1, 2017, 10:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “I Sing of His Mercy.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 John 5 (Select vv. NASB).
Born of God (vv. 1-4)
Whoever believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, and whoever loves the Father loves the child...
Sunday, February 26, 2017, 2:02 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Seek the Lord.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 John 1 (NASB).
We Proclaim Him (vv. 1-4)
What was from the beginning, what we have heard, what we have seen with our eyes, what we have looked at and...
Friday, February 24, 2017, 8:15 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Trust Him.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 2 Peter 3 (NASB).
Mockers will Come (vv. 1-7)
This is now, beloved, the second letter I am writing to you in which I am stirring up your sincere mind by way of...
Tuesday, February 21, 2017, 9:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Look to God.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Peter 3 (select vv. NASB).
Be Harmonious (vv. 8-9)
To sum up, all of you be harmonious, sympathetic, brotherly, kindhearted, and humble in spirit; not...
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...