Dave's Blog - Entries from February 2010
SunSundayFebFebruary28th2010
Greed Stopped
2/28/10 Luke 19 Greed Stopped Here we meet a chief tax collector named Zaccheus. Tax collectors were hated and despised by their fellow countrymen. They were looked at as traitors. They gained wealth rapidly and were often very rich. The obtained... More
SatSaturdayFebFebruary27th2010
The Grip of Greed
2/27/10 Luke 18 The Grip of Greed In this passage we read about a ruler who was extremely rich, but has an internal need. We can presume that this ruler had most of what money could buy. He was even sincere about his faith, but there was an... More
FriFridayFebFebruary26th2010
Instructions for Disciples
2/26/10 Luke 17 Instructions for Disciples In the first 10 verse of Luke chapter 17 there are four different instructions given to the Lord’s disciple and those are passed down to anyone who pursues discipleship. First, a disciple should live a life... More
ThuThursdayFebFebruary25th2010
Riches do not equal Righteousness
2/25/10 Luke 16 Riches do not equal Righteousness The Pharisees assumed that a person’s wealth was an indication of God’s blessing because of righteous living. Jesus states that they were justifying themselves in the sight of men, but God knew their... More
WedWednesdayFebFebruary24th2010
Where is the Rejoicing?
2/24/10 Luke 15 Where is the Rejoicing? Luke 15:6 “Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep which was lost!” Luke 15:9 “Rejoice with me, for I have found the coin which I had lost!” Luke 15:23b,24c “let us eat and celebrate” “And they began to... More
TueTuesdayFebFebruary23rd2010
The Parable of Excuses
2/23/10 Luke 14 The Parable of Excuses Jesus has been warning and challenging the religious leaders of his day. In Luke 14:1 Jesus was invited to have a meal on the Sabbath with a leader from the Pharisees. He had been invited as a test to see if He... More
MonMondayFebFebruary22nd2010
Turn Before it is too Late
2/22/10 Luke 13 Turn Before it is too Late In Luke 12 Jesus has been teaching a huge crowd of people some commentators estimate the crowd over ten thousand (Lk 12:1). Chapter thirteen is liked because of the words “Now on the same occasion” in verse... More
SunSundayFebFebruary21st2010
Nothing to Hide
2/21/10 Luke 12 Nothing to Hide (Lk 12:2-3) 2 “But there is nothing covered up that will not be revealed, and hidden that will not be known. 3 “Accordingly, whatever you have said in the dark will be heard in the light, and what you have whispered... More
SatSaturdayFebFebruary20th2010
Persistent Prayer
See Update at bottom of 2/19/10 Luke 10 http://www.birchwoodbaptist.org/10116/blogentry/entry_id/199896/Rejecting_the_Wrong_Person 2/20/10 Luke 11 Persistent Prayer (Lk 11:8) 8 “I tell you, even though he will not get up and give him anything... More
FriFridayFebFebruary19th2010
Rejecting the Wrong Person
2/19/10 Luke 10 Rejecting the Wrong Person (Lk 10:16) 16c and he who rejects Me rejects the One who sent Me.” Chapter 10 is filled with many things for me today. I really enjoyed reading and meditating on this passage this morning. Although there... More
ThuThursdayFebFebruary18th2010
Profit
2/18/10 Luke 9 Profit (Lk 9:25) 25 “For what is a man profited if he gains the whole world, and loses or forfeits himself? Are you seeking to gain the whole world? You may think that is a strange question to ask, but the truth is that there are many... More
WedWednesdayFebFebruary17th2010
The Seed
2/17/10 Luke 8 The Seed (Lk 8:11) 11 “Now the parable is this: the seed is the word of God. There is a direct connection between the word of God and a fruitful life. What is largely missing in the lives of church attendees is the seed. A large... More
TueTuesdayFebFebruary16th2010
God has Visited
2/16/10 Luke 7 God has Visited (Lk 7:16) 16 Fear gripped them all, and they began glorifying God, saying, “A great prophet has arisen among us!” and, “God has visited His people!” Has anyone of great importance every visited your home or town? You... More
MonMondayFebFebruary15th2010
Moving On in our Love
2/14/10 Luke 6 Moving On in our Love With Valentine’s Day behind us, where we have loved all of those who return their love to us, let us move on in our Love. (Lk 6:32) 32 “If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners... More
SunSundayFebFebruary14th2010
Believe, Trust, and Obey
2/14/10 Luke 5 Believe, Trust, and Obey In the beginning paragraph of Luke 5 Jesus is teaching the word of God and there was a great crowd pressing in and trying to hear Jesus. Probably, because as the last chapter stated that his speech was... More
SatSaturdayFebFebruary13th2010
The devil
2/13/10 Luke 4 The devil I often hear Christian’s blame the devil for things that occur in their lives, from the devil is really attacking me, to the devil does not wanting me to go here or there. As I reflect on the beginning portion of Luke 4... More
FriFridayFebFebruary12th2010
What shall we Do?
2/12/10 Luke 3 What shall we Do? Luke 3 describes John the Baptist preaching at a certain time in the area around Jordan. Many were wondering if John was the Christ (Lk 3:15). This was because John was speaking the Word of God and with authority.... More
ThuThursdayFebFebruary11th2010
Treasuring
2/11/10 Luke 2 Treasuring (Lk 2:19) 19 But Mary treasured all these things, pondering them in her heart. (Lk 2:51) 51 And He went down with them and came to Nazareth, and He continued in subjection to them; and His mother treasured all these things... More
WedWednesdayFebFebruary10th2010
Living Righteously
2/10/10 Luke 1 Living Righteously (Lk 1:6) 6 They were both righteous in the sight of God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and requirements of the Lord. Zacharias and Elizabeth were childless and they were living righteous lives despite... More
TueTuesdayFebFebruary9th2010
What do you Expect?
2/9/10 Mark 16 What do you Expect? In Mark 16 we read that women came to the tomb on the first day of the week expecting to anoint the body of Jesus. This is seen as an act of love and devotion, just the same way as people visit the graves of loved... More
MonMondayFebFebruary8th2010
What will you do with Jesus?
2/8/10 Mark 15 What will you do with Jesus? (Mk 15:12) 12 Answering again, Pilate said to them, “Then what shall I do with Him whom you call the King of the Jews?” In Mark 15 we read that Jesus was brought before Pilate, and then He was mocked, and... More
SunSundayFebFebruary7th2010
The Lord’s Supper
2/7/10 Mark 14 The Lord’s Supper (Mk 14:22) 22 While they were eating, He took some bread, and after a blessing He broke it , and gave it to them, and said, “Take it; this is My body.” The Lord’s Supper is one of two ordinances of the church. The... More
SatSaturdayFebFebruary6th2010
False Christs
2/6/10 Mark 13 False Christs Here is the Mark’s account of Jesus teaching known as the Olivet Discourse. This simply means that Jesus delivered this teaching on the Mt. of Olives which is just outside the old city of Jerusalem. Again, this chapter... More
FriFridayFebFebruary5th2010
Understanding the Scriptures
2/5/10 Mark 12 Understanding the Scriptures (Mk 12:24) 24 Jesus said to them, “Is this not the reason you are mistaken, that you do not understand the Scriptures or the power of God? Hopefully, we are each learning the scriptures as we faithfully... More
ThuThursdayFebFebruary4th2010
Fig Tree – Judgment & Faith
2/4/10 Mark 11 Fig Tree – Judgment & Faith In this section we read about the miracle Jesus performs on the fig tree. It strikes many as odd and even cruel, but upon further study it is really a theological lesson on judgment and faith. This is the... More
WedWednesdayFebFebruary3rd2010
Service
2/3/10 Mark 10 Service (Mk 10:45) 45 “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served , but to serve , and to give His life a ransom for many.” The beauty of reading through books of the bible is that you begin to recognize certain themes that are... More
TueTuesdayFebFebruary2nd2010
Take Pity and Help
2/2/10 Mark 9 Take Pity and Help (Mk 9:22b) 22 “But if You can do anything, take pity on us and help us!” This was the cry of a man that was desperate for his son to be healed from demon possession. In the next verse Jesus draws attention to the... More
MonMondayFebFebruary1st2010
Setting your Mind
2/1/10 Mark 8 Setting your Mind (Mk 8:33) 33 But turning around and seeing His disciples, He rebuked Peter and said, “Get behind Me, Satan; for you are not setting your mind on God’s interests, but man’s.” How do we set our mind upon God’s interests... More
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