TODAY’S DAILY READING: Exodus 17-18 & Mark 6
Old Testament: Exodus 17- Hitting Rock Bottom
Exodus 17:7
“So he called the name of the place Massah and Meribah, because of the contention of the children of Israel, and because they tempted the Lord, saying, ‘Is the Lord among us or not?’”
When the sojourning camp of Israel reached Rephidim, they were horrified to discover there was no water. There are many… Read More
Exodus 18- Next Generation
Exodus 18:17
“So Moses’ father-in-law said to him, ‘The thing that you do is not good.’”
As the leader of the congregation of Israel, Moses was sought out for advice for the issues of everyday life. Whenever people had a dispute with a neighbor, or a family crisis, they would set up an appointment with Moses, … Read More
New Testament: Mark 6- Limited Work
Mark 6:5
“Now He could do no mighty work there, except that He laid His hands on a few sick people and healed them.”
The phrase “He could do no mighty work there…” has always fascinated me. Think about it. The one who healed the sick, calmed the seas, rebuked the demons, raised the dead, created all… Read More
Jim Gallagher 