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June 4: “A Song in the Night” (Psalm 42)

It is normal for God’s people to experience hopelessness in life. It should be normal for Christians to share such experiences with other Christians. Moreover, we can bring our hopelessness to God. When we sing of God’s love, we are enabled to pray. And through prayer, we can receive hope from God. And real hope […]

May 28: “See What God Has Done for Us!” (Psalm 66)

The author of Psalm 66 praises God for what God has done for Israel and for himself. God delivered Israel from slavery and the Psalmist from his trouble. When God answers prayers, life begins anew. When our prayers are answered, we experience our little Easter. Today is Pentecost Sunday. Filled with the Spirit, the disciples […]

May 21: “The Heavens Declare God’s Glory” (Psalm 8 & Psalm 19:1-2)

How often do you praise God on a given day? The fundamental reason for praise is that God is the Creator who made us for His worship. The Nature Psalms praise God as the creator, and celebrate His power and care. All creation gives God praise. We can join the creation and praise God for […]

May 14: “A Sacramental People” (Romans 6:1-4 & Acts 2:42-47)

Christians are not only a people of one book, but also a people of two sacraments. We are shaped by baptism and the Lord’s Supper. Remembering our baptism helps us to overcome sin and live a holy life. Baptism is a sign that our old self died with Christ and that we have risen to […]

May 7: “The Presence of Christ” (1 Corinthians 10:1-22)

How is Christ present at the Lord’s Supper? This question was much debated in 16th Century Europe. Do we have any clue in the Bible? In our text, Paul says that the Lord’s Supper is a participation both in Christ and in His people. Baptism is our union with Christ and His people. The Lord’s […]