This is a beautiful example of how the Bible all fits together. Hosea is reminding us of Israel’s past, how God called them out of Egypt back to the promised land in the book of Exodus, while also pointing to … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: November 2023
Reflections with Andy – John the Baptist – Malachi 3: 1, 4: 5-5 and Matthew 11: 7-15
The prophet Malachi says that a prophet will come before the Messiah to make things ready. We see this in his prophecy today. In Matthew, Jesus specifically quotes that prophecy when talking about John the Baptist. He says that John … Continue reading
Reflections with Andy – OLittle Town of Bethlehem – Micah 5:2 and Matthew 2:1–6
The Wise Men come looking for the new King of the Jews. They didn’t know where He was born, so they went to the place that seemed appropriate, the palace. When they got there, they found out from the religious … Continue reading
Reflections with Andy – The Suffering Servant – Isisah 53
Isaiah wrote hundreds of years before the birth of Jesus. Yet today, we see one of the most beautiful images of what it was that Jesus did upon the cross. He was beaten, bruised, and died for our sins. He … Continue reading
Reflections with Andy – Praise the Lord – Psalm 150
Today’s Psalm is a Psalm of active praise. The Psalmist tells us to praise the Lord. Praise Him with all that we are. With voice, with action, with everything. Of the best ways that we can increase our praise, increase … Continue reading
Reflections with Andy – Thanksgiving – Psalm 136
Happy Thanksgiving! Today’s Psalm repeats itself over and over again. The steadfast love of the Lord endures forever. I love that this repeats itself so often because, if we are going to be honest, there are times when we forget. … Continue reading
Reflections with Andy – I Lift Up My Eyes – Psalm 121
We are looking today at my favorite Psalm 121. This is a Psalm I just find myself quoting over and over again. It always seems to be on the tip of my tongue. Part of the reason is because when … Continue reading
Reflections with Andy – Remember Your Chains – Psalm 107
Today, we look at Psalm 107. This Psalm has a heading, “Thanksgiving for Deliverance from Many Troubles.” This Psalm looks at the many troubles that the people have gone through and how it was always God’s steadfast love that delivered … Continue reading
Reflections with Andy – The Sheep of His Pasture – Psalm 100
As we start our week of Thanksgiving, we begin with Psalm 100. This is one of my personal favorites of the Psalms because it tells us this. We are loved by God. But not only are loved by God, but … Continue reading
Reflections with Andy – Rome – Acts 28: 11-22
It is easy for us to read the Bible, like ancient history or a fairy tale at worst. We can forget that these were real people whom God worked through. Paul was just flesh and blood, just like me and … Continue reading