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The Lord in His Temple

Written by Greg Stiekes on April 7, 2020. Posted in Blog.

Even though Jesus is not yet suddenly and triumphantly returning to the temple as Malachi 3 prophesies, he still takes the temple by storm. For Jesus not only teaches and performs miracles, but he also masterfully handles any challenging question that...

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Jesus’s A-Triumphal Entry, Matthew 21:1–17

Written by Greg Stiekes on April 6, 2020. Posted in Blog.

When Jesus entered Jerusalem the Sunday before Passover, he took specific, detailed steps to style himself as the coming king. Matthew 21:6 says that the disciples went and did as Jesus had directed them. This was a carefully planned event. Jesus wanted...

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Blessed Are the Forgiven: Psalm 32 and Revelation 13–16

Written by Greg Stiekes on April 3, 2020. Posted in Blog.

To this day, I find myself thinking from time to time about something my teacher did in my second-grade class at my elementary school when she was fed up with the lack of social graces we country kids exhibited. She gave us a long talk about politeness...

psalms, revelation

Waiting for the Lord: Psalm 31 and Revelation 12

Written by Greg Stiekes on April 1, 2020. Posted in Blog.

At the end of Psalm 31, David addresses “all you who are waiting” for the Lord to rescue you. The ESV translates, Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for the Lord! (Psa 31:24) The phrase “you who wait” is a single word in...

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Revelation 1–3 and Psalm 29

Written by Greg Stiekes on March 30, 2020. Posted in Blog. 3 Comments on Revelation 1–3 and Psalm 29

Yesterday’s reading of Revelation 1–3 was paired with one of my favorite Psalms. It was fascinating to read the introduction to the book of Revelation, which signals the gathering of a great storm on the earth, alongside a psalm in which the author,...

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Revelation 17–19 and Psalm 27

Written by Greg Stiekes on March 27, 2020. Posted in Blog.

Pairing Psalm 27 with these climactic, triumphant chapters in Revelation demonstrates the patient hope and victorious end that is in store for the Lord’s people. Because David believes with confidence that he “shall look upon the goodness of the LORD...

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Revelation 10–12 and Psalm 25

Written by Greg Stiekes on March 25, 2020. Posted in Blog. 2 Comments on Revelation 10–12 and Psalm 25

It has already been very rewarding to read Revelation with the Psalms ringing in my ears. And I hope it has been the same for you. When I suggested that we read through Revelation each week alongside one Psalm that corresponds to the calendar date,...

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Revelation 4-6 and Psalm 23

Written by Greg Stiekes on March 23, 2020. Posted in Blog.

It is difficult to miss the irony from pairing these two readings. As helpless, wandering lambs, we need the tender care of a strong shepherd who leads us to nourishment, restores us, protects us, and gives us rest in his goodness and mercy (Psalm...

psalms, revelation

Considering One Another

Written by Greg Stiekes on March 22, 2020. Posted in Blog.

And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near (Heb 10:24–25).

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