meditation

The Lord Alone

Dig Deeper, Meditation

September 20, 2016

Deuteronomy 6:4 – 5 is commonly known as the Shema and represents the genre of the covenant and law from God for the Israelites. The law provides Israel guidelines for successful living from plowing the land to protection from diseases. When the Israelites adhere to these laws, they not only reap the benefits of successful living, but they learn... Read More

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The Beatitudes

Dig Deeper, Meditation

September 16, 2016

Most Christians prefer to meditate on the goodness of God. We also may prefer to meditate on his blessings as a reminder of his power in our lives, his undivided devotion, and his protective care. However, would we meditate on blessings that require actions which demonstrate God's sovereignty in our lives? The beatitudes denote such... Read More

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What would our lives be like if we as Christians meditated on the manifestation of God's divine favor in our lives verses our circumstances? In Genesis 39: 19-23, we witness Joseph being jailed for false accusations and yet thrive under imprisonment. How did he succeed? The answer is simply, God's favor in the sight of the chief jailer. What does... Read More

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