Monthly Archives: September 2013

It’s True

“Samuel was very upset with their request and went to the Lord for advice.  Do as they say, the Lord replied, for it is me they are rejecting, not you…”  (1 Samuel 8:6-7 NLT). The saying that’s been going around … Continue reading

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Put to Shame

“And when he had said these things, all his adversaries were ashamed; and all the people rejoiced for all the glorious things there were done by him”  (Luke 13:17). After Jesus put a Jewish leader in his place, his enemies … Continue reading

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Rebuke of a Ruler

“The Lord than answered him, and said, Thou hypocrite, doth not each one of you on the sabbath loose his ox or his ass from the stall, and lead him away to watering?  And ought not this woman, being a … Continue reading

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The Touch of the Master’s Hand

“And he laid his hands on her: and immediately she was made straight, and glorified God” (Luke 13:13). Let’s look at today’s verse, making some more observations about our “Miss Liberty.”  A minister named Russell Smith shares these points about … Continue reading

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Meet Miss Liberty

“And, behold, there was a woman which had a spirit of infirmity for eighteen years, and was bowed together, and could in no wise lift up herself” (Luke 13:11). I like how Matthew Henry describes “Miss Liberty.” First of all, … Continue reading

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Jesus in the Synagogue

“And he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath.” (Luke 13:10) I love the WNAC theme for the coming year, “He Knows My Name.”  Within our fall studies we will see people who were healed by Jesus.  … Continue reading

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Confident

“My heart is confident in you, O God; no wonder I can sing your praises!” (Psalm 57:7 NLT). Confidence is certainty.  It’s a placing of absolute belief.  Wholehearted trust. If our confidence is in anyone, or anything, other than God, … Continue reading

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