We were blessed to have Oliver Hersey as our speaker this week. He is a former TCHS math teacher, an Old Testament scholar, and currently on the pastoral staff at Calvary Church in Orland Park. He spoke every day, and he also spoke to the middle schoolers on Wednesday.
MONDAY: Never Alone – Scripture: Psalm 27
It can be hard to believe in God when feelings of loneliness consume us. God longs for us to be honest about how we are feeling. May we have the courage to pray boldly in the presence of the LORD.
TUESDAY: Kaleidoscopic God – Scripture: Psalms 8, 23, 47, 103
In the Psalms God is described kaleidoscopically by an array of images and metaphors. Part of hearing from and being in relationship with God involves knowing the full scope of God’s character. May we discover God’s rich and deep love for us.
WEDNESDAY: Can You Dig It? – Scripture: Jeremiah 4:3-4 & Luke 8:1-15
Both Jeremiah and Jesus compare the human heart–center of emotions, thoughts, feelings–to soil . The Bible encourages us to “plow up” the rocks and weeds in our lives in order to hear God. May we be people who tend to the soil of our hearts so that healthy spiritual growth occurs.
THURSDAY: Shh Sheep and Shema – Scripture: John 10:1-5 & Psalm 143:1-2
In today’s Bible passages, God describes his relationship with his people with the image of a shepherd leading his sheep. God wants us to listen to his words and learn his ways of life. May we commit ourselves to listening to our Good Shepherd’s voice.
FRIDAY: Celebrate – Scripture: Psalm 113
The book of Psalms ends the same way the Bible ends—unalloyed celebration of King Jesus and all that he’s accomplished. As we fix our eyes on Jesus, we can’t help but celebrate. May we discover the beauty of celebrating God on a regular basis. Praise the Lord! Hallelujah!
NEXT WEEK
High School Tuesday: Student Testimonies. Thursday: Chad Varga
Middle School Thursday: Chad Varga
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