Musings on Selected Passages
On Matthew 7
Walking the walk
House on the rock
Walking astray
House blown away
"Everyone then who hears these words of mine
and does them will be like a wise man who
built his house on the rock." Matthew 7:24
On Mark 8:25
Jesus opened up those blind eyes
so the man could see things clearly.
Peter's darkened understanding
also felt the touch of Jesus
and he finally acknowledged
"You're the Christ," -- he saw it clearly!
"But who do you say that I am?” Peter answered him, “You are the Christ.” Mark 8:29
How a virgin came to have a child
It wasn't through some sordid, shameful fraud,
But she submitted and the Father smiled,
For nothing is impossible with God.
Luke 1:35, 37
On Acts 9 (King Saul v. The Apostle)
The first Saul started well and ended worse
The second met the Lord - his course reversed.
"So Ananias ... said, “Brother Saul, the Lord
Jesus who appeared to you on the road by
which you came has sent me so that you may
regain your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit.”
Acts 9:17
On 2 Corinthians 1
When life overwhelms, God undergirds.
On 2 Corinthians 3
Why live in fear or guilt or shame?
The Holy Spirit lives in us
And sets us free in Jesus' name.
2 Corinthians 4
We ain't much to look at but we
carry treasured news: that we know
God and see his glory shining
in the face of Jesus Christ.
On 2 Corinthians 9
God takes care of us
when our hearts are generous
t'ward those who have less.
On 2 Corinthians 10
If we say,
Jesus is Lord,
Then we obey him,
thought, deed and word.
On Ephesians 4
In times of significant stress
the test of our heart's tenderness
is measured no more and no less
by how God treats us in our mess.
On Ephesians 6
Be strong: today's a battle yet to face;
And you can do it in his power and grace.
On Philippians 2
If Jesus took the form of a servant
And left his heavenly glory behind
Then surely we can take his example;
So live like Jesus: be humble and kind.
On Colossians 3
When sin brings a crisis
We take off our vices
And put on the virtues
To displace the refuse.
Christ's image is growing
In souls with such clothing.
On The Letter to the Hebrews
Chapter Commentaries in 140 Characters or Less
These were first published on Twitter. Thus the 140 character limit. More could be said, but at least it’s clear that when it comes to Christ, no one is greater.
Christ is greater than all the angels: “Let all God’s angels worship him.” Hebrews 1:6
Christ is greater than the devil: “that through death he might destroy the one who
has the power of death, that is, the devil.” Hebrews 2:14Christ is greater than Moses: “For Jesus has been counted worthy of more
glory than Moses.” Hebrews 3:3Christ is greater than Joshua: “For if Joshua had given them rest, God
would not have spoken of another day later on.” Hebrews 4:8Christ is greater than the Aaronic priesthood: “You are a priest forever,
after the order of Melchizedek.” Hebrews 5:6Christ gives a greater hope: “a hope that enters into the inner place behind the curtain,
where Jesus has gone…on our behalf.” Heb 6:19-20Christ is greater than the old high priests: “He has no need… to offer
sacrifices daily, first for his own sins.” Heb 7:27Christ has a greater ministry: “that is as much more excellent than the
old as the covenant he mediates is better.” Hebrews 8:6Christ offered a greater sacrifice: “how much more will the blood of Christ…
purify our conscience…to serve the living God.” Hebrews 9:14Christ gives a greater home: “you joyfully accepted the plundering of your property…
you knew that you…had a better possession.” Hebrews 10:34Christ reminds us of a greater way to please God:
“And without faith it is impossible to please him.” Hebrews 11:6Christ initiates a greater kingdom: “Therefore let us be grateful for receiving
a kingdom that cannot be shaken.” Hebrews 12:28Christ is greater than our greatest fear: “So we can confidently say ‘The Lord is my helper;
I will not fear; what can man do to me?’” Hebrews 13:6
On 2 Peter 3
From his eternal throne the Lord
Sees at a glance the years we've spent;
He isn't slow to keep his word,
But patient, woos us to repent.