Leave offering, go, be reconciled – February 1, 2026
Command: leave offering, go, be reconciled Matthew 5:24 23 Therefore, if you are presenting your offering at the altar, and there you remember that your brother has something against you, 24 leave your offering there before the altar and go; first be reconciled to your brother, and then come and present your offering. Command context: Matthew 5:21-26 Photo: biblepic.co Story: Brother disciplined and restored Disciplined 1 Corinthians 5 Restored 2 Corinthians 2:1-11 Audio Message: When meditating on the […]
Do not think, presume – January 25, 2026
Command: do not think, presume Matthew 5:17 17 “Do not presume that I came to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I did not come to abolish, but to fulfill. Command context: Matthew 5:17-20 Story: Jesus heals leper & sends to priests Matthew 8:1-4 Audio Message: When meditating on the commands and stories, keep these questions in mind: What do […]
Your light must shine – January 18, 2026
Command: your light must shine Matthew 5:16 16 Your light must shine before people in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven. Command context: Matthew 5:13-16 Story: Ekklesia’s favor and light shining Acts 2:41-47 Note: ekklesia – Greek word for church, the called […]
Rejoice and be glad – January 11, 2026
Command: rejoice and be glad Matthew 5:12 12 Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in heaven is great; for in this same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you. Command context: Matthew 5:1-12 Story: Paul and Silas in prison Acts 16:14-31 Audio Message: When meditating on the commands and stories, keep these questions in mind: What do I learn about […]
Follow Me – January 4, 2026
Command: follow Me (Jesus) Matthew 4:19 19 And He *said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of people.” Command context: Matthew 4:12-25 Story: Rich man and discipleship Matthew 19:16-30 Audio Message: When meditating on the commands and stories, keep these questions in mind: What do I learn about God, Jesus, […]
Love your enemies – Dec 28, 2025
Command: love your enemies Matthew 5:44 44 But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, Story: Jesus crucified Luke 23:26-43 Audio Message: When meditating on the commands and stories, keep these questions in mind: What do I learn about God, Jesus, and/or the Holy Spirit? What do I learn about man/ people? What […]
Hold fast till He comes – Dec 21, 2025
Command: hold firmly Revelation 2:25 25 Nevertheless what you have, hold firmly until I come. Story: The talents Luke 19:11-27 Audio Message: When meditating on the commands and stories, keep these questions in mind: What do I learn about God, Jesus, and/or the Holy Spirit? What do I learn about man/ people? What troubles or bothers me? What does […]
Do not worry about life – Dec 14, 2025
Command: do not worry about life Matthew 6:25 25 “For this reason I say to you, do not be worried about your life, as to what you will eat or what you will drink; nor for your body, as to what you will put on. Is life not more than food, and the body more than clothing? Story: The good shepherd Psalm 23 Audio Message: When meditating on the commands and stories, keep these questions in […]
Become like youngest – Dec 7, 2025
Command: become like youngest Luke 22:26 26 But it is not this way for you; rather, the one who is the greatest among you must become like the youngest, and the leader like the servant. Story: Pharisee & tax collector Luke 18:9-14 Audio Message: When meditating on the commands and stories, keep these questions in mind: What do I learn about God, Jesus, and/or the […]
Beware of practicing righteousness to be noticed – Nov 30, 2025
Command: take care not to practice righteousness to be noticed Matthew 6:1 1 “Take care not to practice your righteousness in the sight of people, to be noticed by them; otherwise you have no reward with your Father who is in heaven. Story: Ananias & Saphira Acts 5:1-11 Audio Message: When meditating on the commands and stories, keep these questions in mind: What do I learn about God, Jesus, […]
