Day 19 – Come Before Winter (2 Timothy 4:19-22) As I read the above passage today, my attention was drawn to the closing of this epistle by Paul. I was greeted with the humanity and genuine heart of the apostle. The personal greetings to named individuals – Prisca, Aquila, and
Day 18 – The Lord’s Vindication Is Near (Isaiah 66:1- 9) The closing chapter of Isaiah’s prophecy speaks of God’s visitation of the people of Israel. Isaiah spoke of a dramatic vindication of God’s people. It would be so dramatic that it seemed impossible to happen. But we live on
Day 17 – High Calling; High Status (Philemon v 8-16) Paul’s very personal letter to Philemon has a lot to teach us about the value and transformative power of the gospel. Paul had encountered Onesimus, Philemon’s run -away slave, while in prison. Onesimus had responded to the gospel through Paul,
Day 16 – When Trouble Comes (Nahum 2:1-13) The preaching of Jonah caused the king of Nineveh and all its people to repent and turn to the Lord (Jonah 3:5). The Lord therefore relented of the destruction determined against Nineveh at that time. But Nahum’s prophecy, 150 years later, was
Day 15 – Godly Counsel for All (1 Peter 3:1-12) Relationships are part of God’s created order because relationships involve community, and we are designed to live and function in community. We are made in the image of God and the Trinity is the perfect example of life in community.
Day 14 – The Right Approach To Crisis (Joel 1: 13-20) Joel prophesied of a coming judgement on Israel, which came to pass. His prophecy pointed to a time of national disaster in which everyone would be helpless because of the mighty judgement from God. In that time every human
