Archive for September 2020
The Humility of Prayer
This week’s preacher: Dr. Davis Chappell. We continue our series, Teach Us to Pray, on the prayer life of Jesus. This series is the first in our year-long focus on intentional discipleship called “Walking with Jesus.” Learn how you can be more intentional in your walk with Jesus at bumc.net/journey. Our Scripture reading: Luke 18:9-14
Read MoreChoosing Trust
September 19, 2020 DAILY READING Psalm 66:8-20 John 14:27-29 FIELD NOTES “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you…Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid” (v. 27) How many times have you heard these words of Jesus quoted at a funeral? I have heard them…
Read MoreEncouragement in the Storm
September 18, 2020 DAILY READING Psalm 66:8-20 Acts 27:13-38 FIELD NOTES In today’s reading, Paul is a prisoner of the Roman government and being transferred by ship to Rome, where he will stand trial. Apparently, it’s winter and not a favorable time for sailing, but the Roman centurion is determined to proceed in spite of…
Read MoreRelentless Blessing
September 17, 2020 DAILY READING Psalm 66:8-20 Genesis 6:5-22 FIELD NOTES The story of Noah’s ark is among the most well-known of all Bible stories. It figures prominently in Western historical imagination and even in our own popular culture. Think of all the children’s picture books and toys that tell the story of the animals…
Read MoreFreedom or Slavery?
September 16, 2020 DAILY READING Psalm 102:1-17 John 8:31-38 FIELD NOTES Truth. Freedom. Sin. Slavery. Jesus lays it out clearly in our reading for today. Living daily according to Jesus’ words allows us to know the truth about life and that truth is the way to freedom. Conversely, rejecting God’s truth and choosing to go…
Read MoreA Bird’s Eye View
September 15, 2020 DAILY READING Psalm 102:1-17 Proverbs 3:5-12 FIELD NOTES Today’s passage from Proverbs is well-known and well-loved by many. It emphasizes that God sees the big picture of our lives. He knows the gifts he’s given us; he created our personalities and temperaments; he understands us better than we understand ourselves. So when…
Read MoreThe Roundabout Way
September 14, 2020 DAILY READING Psalm 102:1-17 Exodus 13:17-22 FIELD NOTES When God liberated the Israelites from their bondage in Egypt he led them into a new land where they could put down roots and establish a new home. But he didn’t take them there immediately. Our reading for today says in v. 18 that…
Read MoreThe Persistence of Prayer
This week’s preacher: Dr. Davis Chappell. We continue our series, Teach Us to Pray, on the prayer life of Jesus. This series is the first in our year-long focus on intentional discipleship called “Walking with Jesus.” Learn how you can be more intentional in your walk with Jesus at bumc.net/journey. Our Scripture reading: Luke 18:1-8
Read MoreThe Misunderstood Jesus
September 12, 2020 DAILY READING Psalm 100 John 8:48-59 This week’s sermon text: James 3:1-12 FIELD NOTES Jesus was often misunderstood in his own time. Unfortunately, we sometimes still misunderstand who he is and what he came to do. We misunderstand Jesus when we think he only came to save the good church going people…
Read MoreAn Unlikely Messenger
September 11, 2020 DAILY READING Psalm 31:1-5 Acts 7:1-16 This week’s sermon text: James 3:1-12 FIELD NOTES If we read further on from today’s scripture, we know that Stephen’s speech in front of the religious leaders was not ultimately successful. Stephen would end up being stoned to death for his testimony of Christ. But Stephen’s…
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