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The Blessed Life
January 4 – The Blessed Life (Gen 8-11, Mt 5) But God remembered Noah . . . Gen 8:1 Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. . . For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that…
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Tempted but Triumphed
January 3 – Tempted but Triumphed (Gen 6-7, Mt 3-4) It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone but by every word that comes from the mouth of God – Matthew 4:4 Temptations are part and parcel of our human and even Christian life. The difference is whether we triumph over them or…
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Redeemed from the Fall
January 2 – Redeemed from the Fall (Gen 3-5, Mt 2) What is the greatest problem with humanity? Many answers are offered. Perhaps, the shocking levels of hunger in the world. Staggering corruption maybe. Others may say low levels of education, shrinking economies or ethnic hatred. All these are valid concerns, but what is the…
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Created for a Purpose
January 1 – Created for a Purpose (Gen 1-2, Mt 1) In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth – Genesis 1:1 Instead of offering a puzzling explanation for God, the beginning statement of the Bible assumes God’s existence. Many people have struggled with the existence of God. Perhaps they have pondered the…