Category Archives: Folders
March 30: “Jesus Prays for the Church” (John 17:6-19)
In his farewell prayer, Jesus prays for the church. Just as the Father sent Jesus into the world, Jesus sends the church into the world. As he sends out the church, Jesus makes four petitions for the church: 1) That they may be one. 2) That they may have the joy of Jesus. 3) That […]
Continue readingMarch 23: “For the Glory of the Father” (John 12:20-33, John 17:1-5)
The hour of Jesus’ death on the cross has arrived. Facing the cross, Jesus prays that his death would bring glory to the Father. In this prayer, Jesus is recommitting himself to the mission the Father has given him – to die on the cross in order to give life to the world. His prayer […]
Continue readingMarch 16: “A Quiet Time with God” (Romans 12:1-2)
More than “how” we go about a quiet time, I want to focus on “why” we practice it. According to our text, we have a quiet time to be “in view of God’s mercy”; second, “not to conform to the pattern of this world”; and third, “to be transformed by the renewing of the mind.” […]
Continue readingMarch 9: “Meditate on God’s Word Day and Night” (Joshua 1:8, Psalm 1:1-3)
The Christian meditation is not the emptying but the filling of our minds with God’s Word. Meditation is a prayerful consideration of God’s Word. Through meditation, our hearts and minds are renewed to become more like Jesus, delighting to do God’s will. When we obey the Word, God will bless us with prosperity.
Continue readingMarch 2: “Fixing God’s Word on Our Hearts & Minds” (Deuteronomy 6:4-9 & 11:18-21)
We are to love God with all that we are. A part of loving God involves impressing God’s Word on our hearts and minds. In our digital age, why should we memorize the Scriptures? First, it helps us to meditate on God’s Word. Second, it helps us defeat temptations. Third, it will give us God’s […]
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