On Debt
Grace Economics (1) (6) “You shall not charge interest to your brother—interest on money or food or anything that is lent out at interest. To a foreigner you may charge interest, but to your brother you shall not charge interest, that the LORD your God may bless you in all to which you set your hand in the land which […]
Gift of the Kingdom
What is the Kingdom of God? What is it for? What is our role in it? Today’s reading takes us to the place where we can begin to answer these questions. Our readings in this series are from the book, What in Heaven Is Jesus Doing on Earth?, today from pages 17 and 18: Thus, Jesus […]
Three Metaphors: Bricks
Ephesians 2.19-22 (3) Pray Psalm 48.1-3.Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praisedIn the city of our God,In His holy mountain.Beautiful in elevation,The joy of the whole earth,Is Mount Zion on the sides of the north,The city of the great King.God is in her palaces;He is known as her refuge. Sing Psalm 48.1-3.(Cwm Rhondda: Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah)Great is God, now […]
Showing Off
Acts 5:1–11 (NIV) Now a man named Ananias, together with his wife Sapphira, also sold a piece of property. With his wife’s full knowledge he kept back part of the money for himself, but brought the rest and put it at the apostles’ feet. Then Peter said, “Ananias, how is it that Satan has so filled your heart […]