A couple thoughts and texts for March 18, 2013

It was great to see friends this weekend. It is an honor that they would drive so far to spend a small amount of time with us. Karis had a blast playing with them and seeing the horses and turkey and such. Life can be so busy that we do not take time to enjoy our lives (or at least that is me). God gave us friendship to enjoy life more fully, it is a real blessings. Below are today's texts. 

March 18, 2013            Deut 1, Mark 14:53–72, Ps 36:1–6, Prov 7:15–16

Deuteronomy 1

This is Moses’ last speech given to the people of Israel. He retells the giving of the Law because it is a new generation of people. The people were about to enter into the Holy Land with a new leader, Joshua, and needed to look back to see how to proceed. We need to do the same from time to time. We are not the live in the past, but we are to learn from it to be successful in the future.

Too often we forget what the Lord says too quickly. We must be reminded often and go back to the basics often if we are going to stay true to the Lord.

Mark 14:53-72

What did Jesus claim about Himself in these verses?

Why did Peter deny Christ?

If Peter was tempted do not be surprised when you tempted. In what ways are you tempted to deny Christ and His teachings?

What brought Peter to repentance? What brings you to repentance?

Psalm 36:1-6

What does it look like when someone has no fear of God? Who comes to mind? In what ways do you show no fear of God?

This person lies in bed and thinks of schemes. When you are in bed at night what do you think about?

David thought about the mercy, justice, and kindness of the Lord.

Proverbs 7:15-16

Sin tries to make you feel special, when in the end it makes you feel worthless. It make look luxurious, but in the end it is vile.