Day 313: Jeremiah 49-50; Hebrews 5
by Jonathan Merki on November 8th, 2023
"It was easy for Jesus. After all, He was/is God." Have you ever heard that said? Perhaps you have at least thought it, if you have not spoken it. Though the letter to the Hebrews focuses on who Christ is in totality, the writer reminds us of Jesus' total identification with us. He, God, became a man and walked in our experience (Hebrews 2:14-18; 4:15). These remind us that the extent of His human... Read More
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Day 312: Jeremiah 46-48; Hebrews 4
by Jonathan Merki on November 7th, 2023
Having reminded readers of the living power of the Word, its penetrating ability to judge in truth at the inspiration of its Author, rather than demand undying loyalty and unwavering obedience (which it could in every measure), the inspired writer speaks God's invitation (Hebrews 4:12-16). We have a Mediator, a High Priest, Who has made a way to live by the Word. He has shown us how. Now, for thos... Read More
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Day 311: Jeremiah 44-45; Hebrews 3
by Jonathan Merki on November 6th, 2023
Remember Baruch? He was faithful to Jeremiah, faithful to God. In the midst of all the nasty opposition to God's Word and way, in the personal attack of Jeremiah, he was there rewriting scrolls and delivering prophetic messages to hateful people. He suffered because of his faithfulness to Jeremiah and God. He was ultimately taken off into captivity. No one's ideal, that is for certain. Perhaps eve... Read More
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Day 310: Jeremiah 41-43; Hebrews 2
by Jonathan Merki on November 5th, 2023
How strange human nature can be. The leaders of the rebellion against the rebellion (Jeremiah 42) come to Jeremiah to ask for God's direction. They are representative of all people who pray with one answer in mind...it's their way or the highway. When God tells them to do what they do not want to do, they reject the answer. More than that, they call the mediator, Jeremiah, a liar...in essence, the... Read More
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Day 309: Jeremiah 38-40; Hebrews 1
by Jonathan Merki on November 4th, 2023
"The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact expression of his nature, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high." (Hebrews 1:3, CSB)There are moments when we must simply pause and reflect. Who is Jesus? What has Jesus done? For us? Where is He now? What does that mean? How, then, should I live? In ... Read More
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Day 308: Jeremiah 36-37; Philemon
by Jonathan Merki on November 3rd, 2023
Placide Cappeau wrote a Christmas Carol I dearly love and I am glad that John Sullivan Dwight took the time to translate it. Just the other day, I was referencing the majestic music (which makes the song unsingable as a congregation. My follow-up comment was how delighted I am that the guitar-driven song makes it singable. It's the best of both worlds! Among the great truths are these two couplets... Read More
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