A Reliable, Accurate Guide

Scripture: Job 34; 1 Cor. 4-6 1 Corinthians 4:1-4 Don’t imagine us leaders to be something we aren’t. We are servants of Christ, not his masters. We are guides into God’s most sublime secrets, not security guards posted to protect them. The...

“Past, Present & Future” Sight

Scripture: Job 33; 1 Cor. 1-3 1 Corinthians 1:3-6 May all the gifts and benefits that come from God our Father, and the Master, Jesus Christ, be yours. Every time I think of you—and I think of you often!—I thank God for your lives of free and open access to God, given...

New & Improved vs. Tried & True

Scripture: Job 31-32; Gal. 5-6 Job 32:6-10 This is what Elihu, son of Barakel the Buzite, said:    “I’m a young man,    and you are all old and experienced. That’s why I kept quiet    and held back from joining the discussion. I kept thinking,...

The Crucified Christ

Scripture: Job 30; Ps. 120; Gal. 3-4 Galatians 3:1 You crazy Galatians! Did someone put a hex on you? Have you taken leave of your senses? Something crazy has happened, for it’s obvious that you no longer have the crucified Jesus in clear focus in your lives....

Don’t Make Me Come Down There…

Scripture: Job 26-27; Mark 15-16 Job 26:14 “And this is only the beginning,    a mere whisper of his rule.    Whatever would we do if he really raised his voice!” Observations: I like the way Peterson interprets this passage. Its a stark reminder that...

No Such Thing as a Stupid Question

Scripture: Job 23-24; Mark 11-12 Mark 11 27-33 Then when they were back in Jerusalem once again, as they were walking through the Temple, the high priests, religion scholars, and leaders came up and demanded, “Show us your credentials. Who authorized you to...