The main verse for today is one of my favorites, Paul’s letter to the Ephesians 2:13; ‘But now in Christ Jesus; you, who were far away have been brought near, through the blood of Christ.’ In one sentence, Paul tells us in a concise way that in our sin we are far removed from God [...]
Today, Selwyn looks at what Jesus said before His death on the cross. He looks at John 12:20-36, especially verse 32; ‘But I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all men and women to myself.’ He goes on to say; ” … not only did it take the cross to reveal [...]
Selwyn continues to discuss the point ‘that in order to redeem us from sin our Lord was obliged to become sin.’ He covers the great news that Christ by His death on the cross took away sin’s hold over us and gave us freedom from the hold that our sinful desires have on us. We [...]
There are a number of points which I like about today’s study. First, there are the verses for Reading and Meditation, John 3:1-16, especially the main verses selected by Selwyn to illustrate his theme for today: ‘ … so the Son of Man must be lifted up, that everyone who believes in him may have [...]
The one point that impressed me was the prayer for today: “Jesus, my Lord and my God, thank You for revealing what is in the heart of the Eternal One. I see that it is love – love everlasting. I see and am conquered by it. Amen.” It’s amazing that God did not need to [...]
Selwyn continues to share his thoughts on the sixth cry of Jesus from the cross: ‘It is finished.’ (John 19:30) I agree with his views and the following had me thinking for awhile: “It seems contrary to reason that those who failed to recognise God in the beautiful Jesus of Galilee should see Him in [...]
Famous last words
Today, we move on to our Lord’s seventh and final cry from the cross: ‘Father into your hands I commit my spirit.” (Luke 23:46) Selwyn alerts us to the fact that from the beginning of His ministry to the end of His life, Jesus was focused on doing His Father’s will; and quotes Luke 2:49, [...]
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