Posts by jhumphries

October 6, 2017 DAILY READING Philippians 2:14-18 This week’s sermon text:  Romans 9:1-18 FIELD NOTES “Paul does not pretend that working out the implications of the gospel into a lifestyle of practical humility is easy. But is necessary. When we apply the gospel to ourselves with the radical humility of Christ, we stand out in…

October 5, 2017 DAILY READING Exodus 23:9 This week’s sermon text: Romans 9:1-18 FIELD NOTES Have you ever felt on the outside of something? Maybe it’s something as insignificant as an inside joke or event that happened, or maybe you feel there is a group of people who does things without you. Maybe you feel…

October 4, 2017 DAILY READING Matthew 9:2-8 This week’s sermon text: Romans 9:1-18 FIELD NOTES During Jesus’ ministry on earth, people came to him in many ways. Some boldly stood up to follow Him when called. Others held Him in the regard of a dear friend or family member and invited Him into their homes.…

October 3, 2017 DAILY READING Exodus 18:13-27 This week’s sermon text:  Romans 9:1-18 FIELD NOTES We know from Moses’ history that he never wanted to be a leader, but that God placed him in a role that he was destined for (Exodus 3). After leading God’s people out of Egypt, he was faced with directing…

October 2, 2017 DAILY READING Philippians 1:3-11 This week’s sermon text: Romans 9:1-18 FIELD NOTES The church in Philippi was just a small part of Paul’s impact in leading and growing the early church. What we find in his opening statements to the Philippians are beautiful and eloquent statements of the love that he has…

September 30, 2017 DAILY READING Mark 11:27-33 This week’s sermon text: Romans 7:14-25 FIELD NOTES In Mark chapter 11, the setting is Jerusalem, a city that has both praised and judged Jesus. According to verse 27, as Jesus was walking into the temple, “the chief priests, the scribes, and the elders came to him and…

September 29, 2017 DAILY READING Psalm 78:1-4, 12-16 Numbers 20:1-13 Acts 13:32-41 This week’s sermon text: Romans 7:14-25 FIELD NOTES In the book of Exodus, God had instructed Moses to use his staff to part the Nile and again to us his staff to initiate a flow of water from the rock at Horeb. Now…

September 28, 2017 DAILY READING Psalm 25:1-9 Ezekiel 12:17-28 James 4:11-16 This week’s sermon text:  Romans 7:14-25 FIELD NOTES In today’s fast-paced, technology-driven society, most people do not like to wait for anything. We often say things like, “I cannot wait until Christmas,” or “I cannot wait until the semester ends,” or “I can’t wait…

September 27, 2017 DAILY READING Matthew 18:1-5 This week’s sermon text: FIELD NOTES I think we all have some area of insecurity in our lives. In our Matthew passage, the disciples question Jesus, “who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” It appears that the disciples want to confirm their own significance in the…

September 26, 2017 DAILY READING Romans 16:17-20 Psalm 119:97-104 This week’s sermon text: Romans 7:14-25 FIELD NOTES In today’s reading, Paul’s final words and advice to the Romans are a warning to them about the people they hang around. Think about the last time you left your friend’s house, dinner party, or some other gathering…