The judgement of this world There was no other good enough To pay the price of sin. Cecil Frances Alexander Read John 12:25—33 It was no trivial thing that troubled the soul of the Son of God. It is beyond me to grasp or imagine. It is a dark supernatural thing that I will…
A heart drawn to Jesus For God alone my soul waits in silence; From him comes my salvation. Psalm 62:1 Read John 12:1—8 I notice in my New Testament that those who follow Jesus from the heart, who learn simplicity, that is, who live simply themselves and develop a generous and open spirit toward…
The journey that included me Lo, your king comes to you; triumphant and victorious is he, Humble and riding on a donkey. Zechariah 9:9 Read Matthew 21:1—9 I could spend really fruitful time thinking and praying about what happened when Jesus made his final planned pilgrimage to Jerusalem. His friends were useless. His enemies were…
The God of all comfort He drew me up from the desolate pit, Out of the miry bog. Psalm 40:2 Read 2 Corinthians 1:3–11 Honestly, I may not really know what Paul is really talking about. I’m sure the consolation he has found is for the suffering he’s endured for his faith in Christ.…
The sins I remember Because the sinless Saviour died My sinful soul is counted free. Charitie Lee Bancroft Read Hebrews 10:11—18 I cast my mind back over today. There is so much I could have done better. If the aim of this exercise, this life God has given me to live, if the aim…
Sanctuary I know that while in heaven he stands No tongue can bid me thence depart. Charitie Lees Bancroft Read Hebrew 9:24—28 I can read all about the first plans for the ark to go into the holy place.[1] I can read about the high priest’s vestments.[2] And the craftsmen making it all.[3] The…
The Father’s glory I was daily his delight, Rejoicing before him always. Proverbs 8:30 Read John 8:51—59 ‘If I glorify myself, my glory is nothing.’ Let me think about that. If I turn Jesus into a great figure of history, perhaps a religious genius; if I put him up there against Buddha or Mohammad…
The work of the priest Before the throne of God above I have a strong, a perfect plea. Charitie Lees Bancroft Read Hebrews 8:1—6 I admit I do not naturally picture Jesus of Nazareth as a high priest. I see him as a layman. I do not see him in any regalia that…
The reading of the will of God So you are no longer a slave but a child, And if a child then also an heir, through God. Galatians 4:7 Read Hebrews 9:15—22 The death of Jesus: Peter was offended by the very idea of it before it happened.[1] Saul the Pharisee (later Paul) was offended…