Day 124: 1 Kings 8-9; Luke 23:44-56; Day 26 Prayer Journey
by Jonathan Merki on May 4th, 2023
"Then they returned and prepared spices and perfumes. And they rested on the Sabbath according to the commandment." (Luke 23:56, CSB)Ever feel in limbo? If there ever was a group of people that were in limbo, it was Jesus' followers at the end of Good Friday. They all, being followers of God who embraced Torah, gave Jesus a quick and respectful burial, but could not complete the proper preparation... Read More
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Day 123: 1 Kings 6-7; Luke 23:26-43; Day 25 Prayer Journey
by Jonathan Merki on May 3rd, 2023
Rocks have featured in all our readings (I just had to read to the end of Luke 23). The solid, hewn rock of Solomon's temple had to be magnificent, the whole completed building a wonder to behold. Remember the disciples marveling at the rebuilt structure's beauty and seeming invincibility (Mark 13:1-2). Jesus' prophecy came true...all that's left of the temple is 'the Wailing Wall.' Then, they bur... Read More
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Day 122: 1 Kings 4-5; Luke 23:1-25; Day 24 Prayer Journey
by Jonathan Merki on May 2nd, 2023
"...and their voices won out." (Luke 23:23b, CSB)Luke uses a literary device to convey a truth emphatically. He gives a statement or records an action three times to show its profound significance. Three times Pilate says to the religious leaders, those who have falsely charged Jesus with crimes worthy of the death penalty, "You have no case! I find no fault in Him!" (Luke 23:4, 14, 22). In case y... Read More
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Day 121: 1 Kings 2-3; Luke 22:39-71; Day 23 Prayer Journey
by Jonathan Merki on May 1st, 2023
[Jesus] went out and made his way as usual [as was his custom (ESV)/habit (NASB)] to the Mount of Olives [his place of prayer] (Luke 22:39, CSB).Here I am in my place of prayer, not a shadow of comparison to what I read this morning from Luke 22, but I am here and so is Jesus. Blessed and graced beyond measure...that's what I am!E. M. Bounds (The Power of Prayer) talked about 'fervent prayer that ... Read More
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Day 120: 2 Samuel 21 - 1 Kings 1; Luke 22:1-38; Day 22 Prayer Journey
by Jonathan Merki on April 30th, 2023
Jesus said to Peter: "I have prayed for you..." (Luke 22:32). How amazing would it be to have Jesus, Himself, pray for you, for me. That would be a prayer I would love to hear. What would He ask of God, our Heavenly Father? How could God not say, "Yes!" to Jesus and answer His prayer on our behalf? What would be the result of God's answer? Have you ever wondered?Have you ever wondered if you and I... Read More
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Day 119: 2 Samuel 21 - 1 Kings 1; Luke 22:1-38; Day 21 Prayer Journey
by Jonathan Merki on April 29th, 2023
"It is possible to have union without unity," says James Bond. Yes, James Bond did say that, but he goes by Jim to let the world know he is a real person, and a minister, not 007 (I met his Dad on several occasions). This is the freedom we have to destroy the life of the church...to put ourselves and our own desires and thoughts above others. To me, it is inconceivable that, after Jesus washes the... Read More
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