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March 21: “Peter’s Denial” (John 13:36-14:1)
All four Gospel authors tell us about the denial of Peter. Peter’s failure shows the reality that all of us fail, that we can trust Jesus in the midst of our failures, and that we are loved despite our failures. Peter’s failure and restoration tell us the good news of God’s grace.
Continue readingMarch 14: “A Covenant Meal” (Matthew 26:26-29)
For Jews, the Passover was a celebration of three things. They were celebrating their God and his work of redemption. They were celebrating the sacrifice of the lamb and a hope for a new exodus from the oppressive Roman empire. During the meal, Jesus shifted the focus from the lamb to himself as the new […]
Continue readingMarch 7: “Live Generously, Spend Wisely” (1 Timothy 6:17-19)
Wealth is uncertain because it belongs to this present age. When we realize that our possessions are God’s gifts for this age, we can use our wealth with a view to the coming age. Instead of hoarding, we can hold our wealth loosely, spend consciously, and give generously. When we live generously in response to […]
Continue readingFebruary 28: “Practice Frugality” (Luke 16:10-12)
To possess money is to hold a stewardship. We have to give an account to God as to how we have used the resources God has given us. To be faithful stewards, we can create a spending plan, practice frugality, and spend money where it counts.
Continue readingFebruary 21: “God Provides” (2 Kings 4:1-7)
Though the story of the widow’s olive oil is concise, we can learn a big lesson from it. Even the godly can make mistakes about money and acquire debt. When we are in financial trouble, the right thing is always to turn to God who is compassionate and gracious. When the widow turned to God […]
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