by Rachel Cunningham | Mar 23, 2024
“Do not judge according to appearance, but judge with righteous judgment.” John 7:24 God is merciful – oh, so merciful! I think of Christ’s story in Luke 15 about the love of the Father – looking with a yearning for the son to return, running to meet the son...
by Rachel Cunningham | Mar 23, 2024
“As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear Him.” Psalm 103:13 NIV One Hebrew word for mercy or compassion is “racham.” Racham is the origin of the Hebrew word for womb (rechem). Racham describes the parental kind of love...
by Rachel Cunningham | Mar 23, 2024
“For the love of Christ compels us…” II Corinthians 5:14 The word mercy used in the Old Testament is a word that is describing a love that is felt deeply. It is used to describe the depth of love that a parent has for their child. The King James Version translated...
by Rachel Cunningham | Mar 23, 2024
“… receive Him forever, no longer as a slave but more than a slave – a beloved brother…” Philemon 15-16 Paul is writing a letter to Philemon about a servant named Onesimus. Philemon was a wealthy businessman in Colosse that Onesimus served. Onesimus either damaged or...
by Rachel Cunningham | Mar 23, 2024
“…For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you.” Luke 6:38b Before Luke 6:38, Jesus has taught about loving our enemies and the dangers of judging others. After Luke 6:38 Jesus taught about criticism and hypocrisy. In the middle He teaches...
