Friday, Ordinary 19/Proper 14 -- Aug 8
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Friday, Ordinary 19, Proper 14, delved into the activities of the ‘second string’ so to speak. The Old Testament lesson told of Esau and his family. After Jacob and he had reconciled, they continued to farm near each other. But their wealth and success in flock management resulted in there being too much to sustain on the land. Esau took his wives and children and moved south into the land which was called Edom or Seir (the location in the desert where Moses would see the burning bush).
Esau would not carry the blood that would lead to the Christ child, but periodically his history would be told, because he and his line would play a role in history.
The New Testament lesson spoke of an educated young Jew of Ephesus, Apollos, who spoke up in the synagogue about the importance of the baptism of John. Priscilla and Aquila took him under wing and showed him the ways of Jesus. He became an ardent follower and even more boldly preached in the synagogue, arguing that the Messiah truly was Jesus by using the Old Testament Scriptures. He was not Paul, but his influence was great. He captivated audiences and enthralled many in the synagogue by his skill at debate. Above all, he was blessed by God and through the grace of God, he was able to influence many.
God uses all kinds of people in life. Some may be the Jacob’s, but some may be the Esau’s. Some might be a Paul, but others an Apollos. Both are integral to God’s work of grace. We too, can be a productive asset to God, even if we are not a Jacob or Paul.
Akin to the poem, “On His Blindness” by John Milton, they also served who serve at a lesser level.
“When I consider how my light is spent
E're half my days, in this dark world and wide,
And that one talent which is death to hide,
Lodg'd with me useless, though my soul more bent
To serve therewith my Maker, and present
My true account, least he returning chide,
Doth God exact day-labor, light denied,
I fondly ask; But patience to prevent
That murmur, soon replies, God doth not need
Either man's work or his own gifts, who best
Bear his mild yoke, they serve him best, his State
Is Kingly. Thousands at his bidding speed
And post o'r Land and Ocean without rest:
They also serve who only stand and wait.”
We can be bold, like Apollos was, who received his strength from God. The grace of God can provide us everything we need in order to accomplish anything.
Thanks be to God.¬¬
Prayer: Almighty God, Open my eyes that I might see. Open my mind that I might understand. Open my heart that I might make your words a part of me. May the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be acceptable in your sight. Amen
Ordinary 19, Proper 14Bible Readings
http://legacy.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm 105:1-6, 16-22, 45b;Genesis 36:1-8;Acts 18:24-28&version=KJV;ERV;GNT;NCV;CEV (multiple versions)
Friday, Ordinary 19, Proper 14
Psalm 105:1-6 Psalm 105:16-22 Psalm 105:45
Genesis 36:1-8
Acts 18:24-28
Daily Bible Verses to Memorize for Meditating
Psalm 8:3-5 NIV
3When I consider your heavens,
the work of your fingers,
the moon and the stars,
which you have set in place,
4 what is mankind that you are mindful of them,
5You have made them a little lower than the angels
and crowned them with glory and honor. Human beings that you care for them?
Single Bible Study chapter to study
Acts 18:24-28
King James Version (KJV)
24 And a certain Jew named Apollos, born at Alexandria, an eloquent man, and mighty in the scriptures, came to Ephesus.
25 This man was instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in the spirit, he spake and taught diligently the things of the Lord, knowing only the baptism of John.
26 And he began to speak boldly in the synagogue: whom when Aquila and Priscilla had heard, they took him unto them, and expounded unto him the way of God more perfectly.
27 And when he was disposed to pass into Achaia, the brethren wrote, exhorting the disciples to receive him: who, when he was come, helped them much which had believed through grace:
28 For he mightily convinced the Jews, and that publicly, shewing by the scriptures that Jesus was Christ.
6 For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision; but faith which worketh by love.
OBSERVE:
Take a moment and write three observations of the verses. What strikes you? An observation is an observable fact from the Word.
1.
2.
3.
INTERPRETATION:
What do you interpret these verses to mean for you today?
APPLY:
Today, I learned _____________________________________and apply it to my life.
Prayer of Encouragement
Almighty God, we may feel inadequate to the task of serving you, but through your grace, you empower us to do great things. We give thanks that you care about all of us, and we can do our part to contribute to the work of God. In Jesus’ name, Amen
Conclusion
Friday, Ordinary 19, Proper 14 peeked into the lives of those, who didn’t have primary roles in the history of Judeo-Christian world, yet contributed nonetheless. We can be encouraged by the work of the ‘lesser’ workers, knowing that God can provide a means to be a part of the work and grace of God.
We can be the reconciled Esau or the second-string Apollos, teaching in the synagogue to Jews, explaining, using the Old Testament Scriptures, how Jesus truly was the Messiah. Apollos was charismatic, even though he was not the central one to spread the Gospel. There was clear evidence of his contribution to the work of God.
Now our work is made easier, because we are shown how God can work in everyone’s lives and bring things together for God’s glory.
Go out and be ready for God to do mighty things in your life—for the glory of God.*
Thank you for visiting ChapLynne’s Daily Encouragement and Bible Study. God bless you.
*If you do not know the Lord as your personal Savior and you are seeking, please contact me. A genuine and simple prayer, asking God into your heart for the forgiveness of your sins will also do.
Friday, Ordinary 19, Proper 14, delved into the activities of the ‘second string’ so to speak. The Old Testament lesson told of Esau and his family. After Jacob and he had reconciled, they continued to farm near each other. But their wealth and success in flock management resulted in there being too much to sustain on the land. Esau took his wives and children and moved south into the land which was called Edom or Seir (the location in the desert where Moses would see the burning bush).
Esau would not carry the blood that would lead to the Christ child, but periodically his history would be told, because he and his line would play a role in history.
The New Testament lesson spoke of an educated young Jew of Ephesus, Apollos, who spoke up in the synagogue about the importance of the baptism of John. Priscilla and Aquila took him under wing and showed him the ways of Jesus. He became an ardent follower and even more boldly preached in the synagogue, arguing that the Messiah truly was Jesus by using the Old Testament Scriptures. He was not Paul, but his influence was great. He captivated audiences and enthralled many in the synagogue by his skill at debate. Above all, he was blessed by God and through the grace of God, he was able to influence many.
God uses all kinds of people in life. Some may be the Jacob’s, but some may be the Esau’s. Some might be a Paul, but others an Apollos. Both are integral to God’s work of grace. We too, can be a productive asset to God, even if we are not a Jacob or Paul.
Akin to the poem, “On His Blindness” by John Milton, they also served who serve at a lesser level.
“When I consider how my light is spent
E're half my days, in this dark world and wide,
And that one talent which is death to hide,
Lodg'd with me useless, though my soul more bent
To serve therewith my Maker, and present
My true account, least he returning chide,
Doth God exact day-labor, light denied,
I fondly ask; But patience to prevent
That murmur, soon replies, God doth not need
Either man's work or his own gifts, who best
Bear his mild yoke, they serve him best, his State
Is Kingly. Thousands at his bidding speed
And post o'r Land and Ocean without rest:
They also serve who only stand and wait.”
We can be bold, like Apollos was, who received his strength from God. The grace of God can provide us everything we need in order to accomplish anything.
Thanks be to God.¬¬
Prayer: Almighty God, Open my eyes that I might see. Open my mind that I might understand. Open my heart that I might make your words a part of me. May the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be acceptable in your sight. Amen
Ordinary 19, Proper 14Bible Readings
http://legacy.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm 105:1-6, 16-22, 45b;Genesis 36:1-8;Acts 18:24-28&version=KJV;ERV;GNT;NCV;CEV (multiple versions)
Friday, Ordinary 19, Proper 14
Psalm 105:1-6 Psalm 105:16-22 Psalm 105:45
Genesis 36:1-8
Acts 18:24-28
Daily Bible Verses to Memorize for Meditating
Psalm 8:3-5 NIV
3When I consider your heavens,
the work of your fingers,
the moon and the stars,
which you have set in place,
4 what is mankind that you are mindful of them,
5You have made them a little lower than the angels
and crowned them with glory and honor. Human beings that you care for them?
Single Bible Study chapter to study
Acts 18:24-28
King James Version (KJV)
24 And a certain Jew named Apollos, born at Alexandria, an eloquent man, and mighty in the scriptures, came to Ephesus.
25 This man was instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in the spirit, he spake and taught diligently the things of the Lord, knowing only the baptism of John.
26 And he began to speak boldly in the synagogue: whom when Aquila and Priscilla had heard, they took him unto them, and expounded unto him the way of God more perfectly.
27 And when he was disposed to pass into Achaia, the brethren wrote, exhorting the disciples to receive him: who, when he was come, helped them much which had believed through grace:
28 For he mightily convinced the Jews, and that publicly, shewing by the scriptures that Jesus was Christ.
6 For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision; but faith which worketh by love.
OBSERVE:
Take a moment and write three observations of the verses. What strikes you? An observation is an observable fact from the Word.
1.
2.
3.
INTERPRETATION:
What do you interpret these verses to mean for you today?
APPLY:
Today, I learned _____________________________________and apply it to my life.
Prayer of Encouragement
Almighty God, we may feel inadequate to the task of serving you, but through your grace, you empower us to do great things. We give thanks that you care about all of us, and we can do our part to contribute to the work of God. In Jesus’ name, Amen
Conclusion
Friday, Ordinary 19, Proper 14 peeked into the lives of those, who didn’t have primary roles in the history of Judeo-Christian world, yet contributed nonetheless. We can be encouraged by the work of the ‘lesser’ workers, knowing that God can provide a means to be a part of the work and grace of God.
We can be the reconciled Esau or the second-string Apollos, teaching in the synagogue to Jews, explaining, using the Old Testament Scriptures, how Jesus truly was the Messiah. Apollos was charismatic, even though he was not the central one to spread the Gospel. There was clear evidence of his contribution to the work of God.
Now our work is made easier, because we are shown how God can work in everyone’s lives and bring things together for God’s glory.
Go out and be ready for God to do mighty things in your life—for the glory of God.*
Thank you for visiting ChapLynne’s Daily Encouragement and Bible Study. God bless you.
*If you do not know the Lord as your personal Savior and you are seeking, please contact me. A genuine and simple prayer, asking God into your heart for the forgiveness of your sins will also do.
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