2 Peter 2:1-9 Revised Standard Version 1 But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, bringing upon themselves swift destruction. 2 And many will follow their licentiousness, and because of them the… Continue reading 2 peter lesson 3 – 2:1-9 – Applying What We Know

“Wishful Thinking” “Missing Point” “Strike Three” “Know God’s When Come to Pass” I was working on Job 12 and have now had two days in a row where I was not sure the path to take among the options I see. It was fun and even more of what I had hoped to engage along… Continue reading Daily Summaries: A new level of randomness 21: The Improvement

Job 3:26 I have no ease, no peace, no rest.                 What came is agony!   The end of the first chapter of poetry. What a great ending. Literarily speaking. Maybe literally too. When I finished my version of the verse, I was really happy with it. I did not yet get consistent in writing… Continue reading Job 46 Study 34: Job 3:26 – Agony!!!

For July 4th, we had a guest speaker at church. His message was centered around the religious liberties we have in our country and where they came from. I took five pages of notes. It was definitely a learning event. The question is “How do I play my part in what comes next?” I was… Continue reading A Month of Sunday’s (In One): 5 – Against principalities, powers, the rulers of the darkness of this world, spiritual wickedness in high places

Job 3:25 For one thing I feared, and it befell me,                 What I dreaded, came upon me. In my head, this sounds like a classic literary piece. These are the types of verses that make me want to dig into Job. It puts emotion and feeling into what has happened to Job. It is… Continue reading Job 45: Study 33: Job 3:25 – Befelling

Lesson 2 The Message 2 Peter 1:12-21 Revised Standard Version 12 Therefore I intend always to remind you of these things, though you know them and are established in the truth that you have. 13 I think it right, as long as I am in this body, to arouse you by way of reminder, 14… Continue reading 2 Peter – Lesson 2 – 1:12-21 – The Message

Strengthen Yourself (In the Lord) – Do Anything – Seek Your Path – Know People To be caught up. It is a goal I like to have, but rarely achieve without pushing something off the list. I have a short path for one aspect of my life today, so hopefully nothing stalls me out. We… Continue reading Daily Summaries: A new level of randomness 20: The call

Job 3:24 For my groaning comes like bread,                 My cries pour out like water. When I first ran through this verse, the phrase “daily bread” dominated my thoughts as I pray that every morning when I do the Lord’s prayer. I wondered if Job used this phrase. I think the root of this phrase… Continue reading Job 44: Study 32: Job 3:24 – A miserable image

1 Peter 5:12-14 Revised Standard Version 12 By Silva′nus, a faithful brother as I regard him, I have written briefly to you, exhorting and declaring that this is the true grace of God; stand fast in it. 13 She who is at Babylon, who is likewise chosen, sends you greetings; and so does my son Mark. 14 Greet one another… Continue reading 2 Peter Lesson 1 – (+)1:1-11 – The Meat

Job 11 – The Amalgamation   Then Zophar the Naamathite spoke out saying: Should a profusion of words be unanswered?                 Should a loquacious person be vindicated? Your prattle may silence others,                 Noone may shut you up when you mock the truth. For you have stated “My doctrine is pure.”                 “I am innocent… Continue reading Job 43: Job 11 – The Amalgamation