Luke 2:8-14 As we step into the year 2024, our deepest aspiration as Christians is for an abiding sense of peace within us and a life dedicated to glorifying God in all our endeavors throughout the upcoming year. Luke’s Gospel records the proclamation: “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those… Continue reading Glory in Heaven, Peace on Earth – Luke 2:8-14
Category: Daily Bread
Christmas Special: How does Christ’s coming on earth bring salvation to us?
Romans 5:12-21 As we stand less than a month from Christmas, it’s crucial to ponder upon the advent of Christ. Amidst the anticipation of a joyful and radiant holiday, this season prompts us to delve deeply into the purpose behind God’s Son coming into this world. The detailed accounts of Jesus’ birth in the Gospels… Continue reading Christmas Special: How does Christ’s coming on earth bring salvation to us?
The Path of Obedience – Joshua 5:2-15
“And the Lord said to Joshua, ‘Today I have rolled away the reproach of Egypt from you.’ And so the name of that place is called Gilgal to this day.” – Joshua 5:9 In the face of imminent battle, Joshua receives an unexpected command from God: circumcise the Israelites. In the eyes of the world,… Continue reading The Path of Obedience – Joshua 5:2-15
“We who have believed entered that rest.” – Hebrews 4:1-13
Hebrews 4:1-13 The author of the Book of Hebrews addresses its significance for all spiritual “Hebrews.” The first chapter asserts that those who believe in Jesus possess a higher status than angels. Subsequent chapters, particularly 3 and 4, highlight the distinction of Jesus Christ from figures like Moses and Joshua. Chapter 3 emphasizes the Israelites’… Continue reading “We who have believed entered that rest.” – Hebrews 4:1-13
“For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven” – Ecclesiastes 3:1, 11
“For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven:” – Ecclesiastes 3:1 “He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also, he has put eternity into man’s heart, yet so that he cannot find out what God has done from the beginning to the end.” – Ecclesiastes 3:11 Today, let’s… Continue reading “For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven” – Ecclesiastes 3:1, 11
Broken Down Walls – Ephesians 2:11-22
Ephesians 2:11-22 Ephesians, an epistle, addressed to Ephesus—a church cherished by Paul, holds tremendous significance. Early church oral traditions suggest Ephesus as the birthplace of the compiled Bible, underscoring its profound importance among the seven churches in Asia. Paul’s initial discourse to the Ephesian church delves into predestination, as evident in Ephesians 1. This profound… Continue reading Broken Down Walls – Ephesians 2:11-22
“In mind, slave to God’s law; in the sinful nature, slave to the law of sin” – Romans 7:24-25
“What a wretched man I am! Who will rescue me from this body that is subject to death? Thanks be to God, who delivers me through Jesus Christ our Lord! So then, I myself in my mind am a slave to God’s law, but in my sinful nature a slave to the law of sin.”… Continue reading “In mind, slave to God’s law; in the sinful nature, slave to the law of sin” – Romans 7:24-25
Let’s get through the winter in grace – 2 Timothy 4:9-13
“Do your best to come to me soon. For Demas, in love with this present world, has deserted me and gone to Thessalonica. Crescens has gone to Galatia, Titus to Dalmatia. Luke alone is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, for he is very useful to me for ministry. Tychicus I have… Continue reading Let’s get through the winter in grace – 2 Timothy 4:9-13
“Contributing to the needs of the saints and practicing hospitality” – Romans 12:5-13
Romans 12:5-13 Apostle Paul’s main focus in Romans 12 is the spiritual gifts or “charisma.” Connecting this chapter with 1 Corinthians 12 and Ephesians 4, he emphasizes how Christians, each bestowed with unique spiritual gifts, are urged to live in accordance with these gifts, forming a cohesive body in Christ. The concept of “members” within… Continue reading “Contributing to the needs of the saints and practicing hospitality” – Romans 12:5-13
Timely Harvest – Matthew 9:35-38
And Jesus went throughout all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease and every affliction. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, “The… Continue reading Timely Harvest – Matthew 9:35-38