Dealing with Immorality

Paul speaks very strongly regarding sexual immorality in the Corinthian Church in today’s Bible reading*. He says that a man is committing an act that even unbelievers in Corinth don’t condone: he is having sexual relations with his father’s wife. Paul recommends that the church deal with this individual in a very strict way: remove…

Prime Mover

Today’s Bible reading* presents the famous story of the “wee little man”, Zacchaeus. From an early age, I felt like I could relate to Zacchaeus. Those of you who have met me know why. Probably neither Zacchaeus nor I will ever be the tallest man in the room! It doesn’t bother me so much now…

Blessed or Judgmental?

Dr. Luke records Jesus’ Beatitudes from His “Sermon on the Plain” in today’s Bible reading*. It’s very similar to Matthew’s version from Jesus’ “Sermon on the Mount”. Dr. Luke juxtaposes the blessings in verses 20-22 against the judgmental attitude of the Pharisees in verses 1-11, and then his instructions on judging in verses 24-26 and…

“Stop Poking Me in the Idols”

Reading the Bible can sometimes be a little unpleasant. If in your Bible reading, you are always comforted, always affirmed in your relationship with God and never feel a sense of conviction of sin, you should ask if you are truly saved. In today’s Bible reading*, Jesus points out some things about divorce and remarriage,…