1 March 2009
Bible Meditations & Prayers (by language)Monthly Bible Meditation (en)Isaiah 44:1-5: You are mine!But now listen, Jacob, my servant, Israel, whom I have chosen. This is what the Lord says—he who made you, who formed you in the womb, and who will help you: Do not be afraid, my servant, Jeshurun, whom I have chosen. For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and streams on the dry ground; I will pour out my Spirit on your offspring, and my blessing on your descendants. They will spring up like grass in a meadow, like poplar trees by flowing streams. Some will say, “I belong to the Lord”; others will call (...)
1 February 2009
Bible Meditations & Prayers (by language)Monthly Bible Meditation (en)1 Corinthians 9:16-27: Paul’s Example: All Things to All PeopleSaint Paul wrote: When I preach the gospel, I cannot boast, since I am compelled to preach. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel! If I preach voluntarily, I have a reward; if not voluntarily, I am simply discharging the trust committed to me. What then is my reward? Just this: that in preaching the gospel I may offer it free of charge, and so not misuse my rights as a preacher of the gospel. Though I am free and belong to no one, I have made myself a slave to everyone, to (...)
1 January 2009
Bible Meditations & Prayers (by language)Monthly Bible Meditation (en)Matthew 18:21-35: Forgive from the HeartPeter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother when he sins against me? Up to seven times?” Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.” “Therefore, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants. As he began the settlement, a man who owed him ten thousand talents was brought to him. Since he was not able to pay, the master ordered that he and his wife and his children and all that he had be sold to repay (...)
1 December 2008
Bible Meditations & Prayers (by language)Monthly Bible Meditation (en)Revelation 3:14-22: A Yes That Remains YesTo the angel of the church in Laodicea write: These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the ruler of God’s creation. I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other! So, because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold—I am about to spit you out of my mouth. You say, “I am rich; I have acquired wealth and do not need a thing.” But you do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind and naked. I counsel you to buy from me gold (...)
1 November 2008
Bible Meditations & Prayers (by language)Monthly Bible Meditation (en)John 16:12-15: Spirit, guide us into all the truthJesus said to his disciples: I have much more to say to you, more than you can now bear. But when the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and he will tell you what is yet to come. He will glorify me because it is from me that he will receive what he will make known to you. All that belongs to the Father is mine. That is why I said the Spirit will receive from me what he will make known to you. (John (...)
1 October 2008
Bible Meditations & Prayers (by language)Monthly Bible Meditation (en)2 Kings 2:1-15: Communicating the SpiritWhen the Lord was about to take Elijah up to heaven in a whirlwind, Elijah and Elisha were on their way from Gilgal. Elijah said to Elisha, “Stay here; the Lord has sent me to Bethel.” But Elisha said, “As surely as the Lord lives and as you live, I will not leave you.” So they went down to Bethel. The company of the prophets at Bethel came out to Elisha and asked, “Do you know that the Lord is going to take your master from you today?” “Yes, I know,” Elisha replied, “but do not speak of it.” Then (...)
1 September 2008
Bible Meditations & Prayers (by language)Monthly Bible Meditation (en)John 21:15-19: Drawn into God’s PlanWhen they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you truly love me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he said, “you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my lambs.” Again Jesus said, “Simon son of John, do you truly love me?” He answered, “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Take care of my sheep.” The third time he said to him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time, “Do you love me? He said, “Lord, you know all things; (...)
1 August 2008
Bible Meditations & Prayers (by language)Monthly Bible Meditation (en)Acts 15:7-9: Act, Understand, CollaborateAfter much discussion, Peter got up and addressed the apostles and elders: “Brothers, you know that some time ago God made a choice among you that the Gentiles might hear from my lips the message of the gospel and believe. God, who knows the heart, showed that he accepted them by giving the Holy Spirit to them, just as he did to us. He made no distinction between us and them, for he purified their hearts by faith.” (Acts 15:7-9)
Luke spent a long time preparing this chapter 15 of the Acts of the (...)
1 July 2008
Bible Meditations & Prayers (by language)Monthly Bible Meditation (en)Isaiah 49:13-17: A Mother’s LoveSing for joy, O heavens, and exult, O earth; break forth, O mountains, into singing! For the Lord has comforted his people, and will have compassion on his suffering ones. But Zion said, “The Lord has forsaken me, my Lord has forgotten me.” Can a woman forget her nursing child, or show no compassion for the child of her womb? Even these may forget, yet I will not forget you. See, I have inscribed you on the palms of my hands; your walls are continually before me. Your builders outdo your destroyers, and those (...)
1 June 2008
Bible Meditations & Prayers (by language)Monthly Bible Meditation (en)Luke 12:29-34: Where Is My Treasure?Jesus said: Do not set your heart on what you will eat or drink; do not worry about it. For the pagan world runs after all such things, and your Father knows that you need them. But seek his kingdom, and these things will be given to you as well. Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom. Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear out, a treasure in heaven that will never fail, where no thief comes near and (...)