“I AM the Light of the World!” (John 8:12) Jesus once again tells the crowd that He is at one with Yahweh, who is the Great I AM and is the personal Name of the Holy One revealed to Moses at the burning bush. Every time Jesus says “I AM,” He is referring to Yahweh, …
In Other Words: Praying the Lord’s Prayer. Versions and Paraphrases of the Lord’s Prayer for alternate use. 1. Our Father, who is in heaven, hallowed be your Name. Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts as …
(47.) Cultivating Wisdom at Home and School “You may be quite sure that in the last days there will be some difficult times. People will be… always learning, but never come to a knowledge of the truth.” (2 Timothy 3:7) (Please read Luke 2:39-51). Because the chore of growing up is so difficult for all …
Steve’s Morning Prayer. (Please read this slowly, meditatively, thoughtfully. Every phrase is rich and significant.) Open my lips, O Lord, And my mouth shall proclaim your praise. (from Ps. 51). Glory to God in the highest, and peace to his people on earth. Lord God, Heavenly King, almighty God and Father, we worship you for …
Christ Jesus, the Wisdom of Creation (in Proverbs 8) “Christ is the Wisdom of God.” (1 Corinthians 1:24) “He is the image of the unseen God, the first-born of all creation, for in him were created all things in heaven and on earth: everything visible and everything invisible, thrones, ruling forces, sovereignties, powers – all …