Daily Word / For this _________ I prayed…
Today’s Verse: 1 Samuel 1 Today’s Song: Leaning on the Everlasting Arms Notes: Today we pause our regularly scheduled programming and look at 1 Samuel 1. 1 Samuel begins at one of the darkest moments in Israel’s history. They are oppressed by the Philistines, fractured by division and their leadership is compromised morally. 1 Samuel…
Read MoreDaily Word / Galatians 1:10 / Man Pleasing
Today’s Verse: Galatians 1:10 Today’s Song: Thy Word Notes: Today we focus on verse 10. And we wrestle with what Paul means by “not” pleasing men, and how can claim to be free and also claim to be a slave of Christ?
Read MoreDaily Word / When to ignore angels / Galatians 1:8
Today’s Verse: Galatians 1:8 Today’s Song: Holy, Holy, Holy Notes: Have you ever talked to an Angel? (That sounds like a lyric from a bad 90’s song.) Today we focus on verse 8, and Paul tells us when we should ignore angels, and what is the true standard for all our beliefs and experiences.
Read MoreFriday Prayer / We need more fruit!
Today I am joined by two very special guests… As we try to pray through three of the fruits of the Spirit…but only make it through two. Nonetheless, we pray for self-control, something the girls confess they need, and peace, something we all can confess we need.
Read MoreDaily Word / From Praise to Anger / Galatians 1:6
Today’s Verse: Galatians 1:6 Today’s Song: Before the Throne Notes: Today we move into the heart of the letter. And we begin with anger! In a second Paul moves from praise to anger…have you ever done that? Why? What motivated it? Why does Paul? These are the key questions for understanding this passage. Reading Challenge: Read…
Read MoreDaily Word / “You” are a part of a “we” / Galatians 1:5
Today’s Verse: Galatians 1:5 Today’s Song: Give Me Jesus Notes: Today we look at the pronouns. But don’t worry, this is no grammar lesson. Rather, it is a lesson in community. One of the most beautiful things in the world is when the “I” becomes an “us” and the “you” becomes a “we.” Reading Challenge: …
Read MoreDaily Word / This is our story / Galatians 1:4
Today’s Verse: Galatians 1:4 Today’s Song: When I Survey Notes: What is your story? What is our story? What is THE story? Your story…our story…THE story is the story of a rescue operation. Christ rescuing us from this present evil age.
Read MoreDaily Word / Galatians 1:1 / Raised and Rescued!!
Today’s Verse: Galatians 1:1 Today’s Song: This is My Father’s World Notes: Today we begin to dive into the text. And at the very beginning we see Paul forcing us to choose sides: are we of man or are we of God? And he contrasts what we do and what God does. So no matter who we are or what…
Read MoreFriday Prayer
Replay: This was one of my favorite prayer times: Join the two Benjamins as we pray for: 1. Comfort for when I am lonely Anchor Text: Psalm 139 2. Our Kids Anchor Text: Psalm 78:1-8 3. All the Healthcare workers Anchor Text: 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 4. That all Christ’s Churches will experience growth Anchor Text: Colossians…
Read MoreDaily Word // There are two types of people in the world…
Today’s Verse: Galatians Today’s Song: Rock of Ages Notes: In Galatians, Paul tells us there are two types of people in the world…and the most important thing in life is figuring out which you are. Reading Exercise: Read through and mark all of the polarities that Paul sets up. For example: flesh/Spirit law/gospel slave/free circumcised/uncircumcised
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