Day 229: Psalms 105-106; Romans 15:1-21
by Jonathan Merki on August 16th, 2023
HALLELUJAH!The group of Psalms that begins with: "Bless the LORD, all my inmost being! Bless His holy name! Bless the LORD, all my inmost being and forget not all His benefits/kindnesses!" (Psalm 103:1-2); ends with a singular: "Hallelujah!" (Psalm 106:48). Of course, Psalms 104 and 105 end with the same heart-felt exclamation and Psalm 106 even begins that way. Though you already know this, think... Read More
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Day 228: Psalms 102-104; Romans 14
by Jonathan Merki on August 15th, 2023
The law of love, agape love, governs all we do. I am glad Romans 14 is included in the Scripture. It reminds me that followers of Jesus have convictions. Convictions matter, but they are just that. My convictions may not be the same as yours, for they grow out of my personal relationship with Jesus and those around me. Just as every child is unique and must be 'trained up in the way they should go... Read More
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Day 227: Psalms 99-101; Romans 13
by Jonathan Merki on August 14th, 2023
"Clothe yourselves in the Lord Jesus Christ..." (Romans 13:14)This expression of Paul's is not uncommon in his writings. We know that his religious background includes an intimate understanding of the Torah and a zeal to defend and enforce it (check out the summary of his religious credentials in Philippians 3:5-6). He would have been intimately familiar with the involved religious apparel of prie... Read More
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Day 226: Psalms 96-98; Romans 12
by Jonathan Merki on August 13th, 2023
"If possible, so far as it depends on you, live in shalom with all people." (Romans 12:18, TLV)Genuine agape-love (Romans 12:9) impacts all my living. Because of that, my concern will be the total well-being of others, their shalom, their peace. This is the outflow of loving one another deeply (Romans 12:10). These verses look and sound like proverbs. As such, I love the wisdom of Paul, they remin... Read More
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Day 225: Psalms 93-95; Romans 11:25-36
by Jonathan Merki on August 12th, 2023
33 Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and unfathomable His ways! 34 For who has known the mind of the Lord, or who became His counselor? 35 Or who has first given to Him that it might be paid back to him again? 36 For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever. Amen. (Romans 11:33-36, NASB95)3... Read More
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Day 224: Psalms 90-92; Romans 11:1-24
by Jonathan Merki on August 11th, 2023
"Because he has his heart set on me, I will deliver him;I will protect him because he knows my name." (Psalm 91:14, CSB)You have most certainly heard it said, mostly in a negative or critical context, "It's not what you know, but who you know." Quite clearly, the Psalmist shares this view, but in the opposite context. Those whose focus is God, His glory, His will, His mission, are the ones who 'kn... Read More
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