Day 289 – Matthew 10
Talking Points Jesus has called and now commissions the twelve apostles. It is important for us today to have a biblically informed definition of the title Apostle, as there are…
Talking Points Jesus has called and now commissions the twelve apostles. It is important for us today to have a biblically informed definition of the title Apostle, as there are…
Talking Points This section begins with the Servant explaining that even in the Jews' rejection of Him, God's salvation will be offered to the Gentiles.Israel hears that God's promise to…
Talking Points Life is hard. That reality is not denied by the psalmist. And, facing much adversity, he sets his heart on God, knowing He alone is "the One who…
Talking Points Psalms 65, 66, and 67 are full of reminders and a response. Reminders: God creates and then sustains His creation!God gives and protects our lives!God blesses us with…
Talking Points Moses is given several miraculous signs to confirm that he is God's spokesman. Upon hearing his mission, he raises several objections, questioning his selection as God's spokesman. God…
Talking Points In chapter 38, the story of Joseph is interrupted with the account of Judah and his sons and heirs. The story is filled with acts of disobedience and…
Talking Points Elihu sees Job’s defense as a claim to be more righteous than God. When Job says he has done no wrong, Elihu sees it as implying God has.Elihu…
Talking Points Job maintains his innocence and reflects on how the earth is full of wickedness that seems to go unpunished. He can’t understand why the wicked prosper, while righteous…
Talking points Job believes his terrible circumstances have made him a joke in the eyes of the people. It seems true today: people look down on those in suffering.Job is…
Talking Points Job, in the midst of tremendous pain, begins to believe his only relief would be in death. He ponders life and death similar to Solomon in the book…