by David Keesling | Dec 2, 2017 | Uncategorized
Matthew 28:5 “The angel said, ‘Do not be afraid for I know you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified.’” Observation: Jesus had been crucified two days earlier and buried in a tomb. The two Marys…Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of James and John…had sat opposite...
by David Keesling | Dec 1, 2017 | Uncategorized
1 Thessalonians 2:16 “…in this way they always heap up their sins to the limit.” Observation: Paul is writing to the Thessalonian church to encourage new believers toward maturity and to hearten mature believers to trust in and look forward to Christ’s sure return....
by David Keesling | Nov 30, 2017 | Uncategorized
Philippians 3:15-16 “All of us who are mature should take such a view of things. And if on some point you think differently, that too God will make clear to you.” Observation: Paul had a few verses earlier written, “I want to know Christ and the power of His...
by David Keesling | Nov 29, 2017 | Uncategorized
2 Samuel 9:7 “’Don’t be afraid,’ David said to him, ‘for I will surely show you kindness for the sake of your father Jonathan. I will restore to you all the land that belonged to your grandfather Saul, and you will always eat at my table.’” Observation: After...
by David Keesling | Nov 28, 2017 | Uncategorized
Ephesians 3:14 “For this reason I bow my knees before the Father from whom every family on earth derives its name.” Observation: By this mid-point in the book of Ephesians, language tumbles from Paul’s pen in a veritable torrent of rejoicing in all that Christ has...
by David Keesling | Nov 27, 2017 | Uncategorized
Mark 14:13-15 “And He sent two of His disciples and said to them, ‘Go into the city, and a man will meet you carrying a pitcher of water; follow him; and wherever he enters, say to the owner of the house, ‘The Teacher says, ‘Where is My guest room in which I may eat...
