My soul clings to you,Your right hand upholds me.
We are a rebellious people
“Know, therefore, that the LORD your God is not giving you this good land to possess because of your righteousness, for you are a stubborn people. Remember and do not…
You ask, but do not have because . . .
If we seek God for an answer of our own making, we will not have what we ask of him. We want God to provide a way, but often refuse…
Good News, not good advice
I wish you would bear with me in a little foolishness. Do bear with me! For I feel a divine jealousy for you, since I betrothed you to one husband,…
We don’t dance with shadows
The moral law of Moses is not abrogated but still demanded, but met in us by Christ and will be fully accomplished in us through Christ, as and when we…
Series on the poor
Part 1: The poor are with usPart 2: Kingdom of the poorPart 3: Commanded to lovePart 4: Daily livesPart 5: Engaging peoplePart 6: Heart’s motivationPart 7: Blessing of loving the…
Practical steps for the poor
Questions:Where do we learn how to minister to the poor and destitute in a practical way? Reading:Now the question is, “How do I live this out in a practical way?”…
Blessing in loving the poor
Questions:Have you found ministering to the poor in your life a hard thing and a burden or has it been a joy and a delight and made you feel free?…
Hearts motivation for the poor
Questions:What is the scriptural motivation for mercy and social justice? What things prevent you from being merciful? Reading: We want you to know, brothers, about the grace of God that…
Engaging people
Questions:The scriptures call us to engage in social justice, what does this look like? Reading: Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the…
Daily life, we love the poor
Daily Life/The Challenge Questions:Do you see the Kingdom of God as physically or spiritually present, or both? When do you minister to the poor? Under what settings? Reading: “Older men…
