Category Archives: Lectionary

How Far Do I Lift My Eyes?

Posted on February 6, 2008 by Henry Neufeld

1I lift my eyes to the mountains. Where does my help come from? 2My help comes from YHWH, The one who made heaven and earth. — Psalm 121:1-2 There was a bit of geography to prayer and to worship in … Continue reading →

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No Condemnation

Posted on February 5, 2008 by Henry Neufeld

16For God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son so that everyone who puts their trust in him will not perish, but will have eternal life. 17For God didn’t send his Son into the … Continue reading →

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Get in a Study Group

Posted on February 1, 2008 by Henry Neufeld

20But you need to realize that no one alone can understand any of the prophecies in the Scriptures. 21The prophets did not think these things up on their own, but they were guided by the Spirit of God. — 2 … Continue reading →

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Forgiveness and Consequences

Posted on January 31, 2008 by Henry Neufeld

8YHWH our God, you answered them. You were a forgiving God to them, But one who punished their misdeeds. — Psalm 99:8 One of the tough things about learning to forgive is the feeling that we’re letting someone off the … Continue reading →

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Hurry Up and Wait!

Posted on January 30, 2008 by Henry Neufeld

And YHWH said to Moses, “Go up into the mountain and wait [lit. be there] . . . — Exodus 24:12 When I was in the Air Force we frequently heard the saying “Hurry up and wait.” You see, the … Continue reading →

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Command and Completion

Posted on January 18, 2008 by Henry Neufeld

9God, the one who called you into the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful. 10But I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you speak in unity, and … Continue reading →

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More Than I Can Tell

Posted on January 16, 2008 by Henry Neufeld

5You have done great things, YHWH my God, Your wonders and your thoughts are for our benefit. None can compare to you. I would announce them and speak of them, but there are too many of them. — Psalm 40:5 … Continue reading →

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Kingdom Petition Cycle

Posted on January 14, 2008 by Henry Neufeld

1I put my hope in YHWH, He paid attention to me and heard my cry. 2He drew me out of the desolate pit, From the miry clay. 3He put my feet on a rock, He made my footsteps sure. 4He … Continue reading →

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Thank God for Other People

Posted on January 10, 2008 by Henry Neufeld

Note:  This is actually Friday morning’s devotional.  I accidentally punched “Publish” early. You can save it for tomorrow morning! 4I thank my God for you all the time, because of God’s grace that has been given to you in Christ … Continue reading →

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Careful with Flickering Lights

Posted on January 10, 2008 by Henry Neufeld

1Here is my servant, the one I uphold. My chosen one, in whom I deeply delight. I have put my spirit on him, so he can bring justice to the nations. 2He will not cry out, He will not raise … Continue reading →

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