Micha Jazz
Micha Jazz is Director of Resources at Waverley Abbey, UK.
Ruth 3:1–13 ‘But if he is not willing, as surely as the Lord lives I will do it. Lie here until morning.’(v13b)
At the heart of the story of Ruth is a wealthy landowner, Boaz, whose many workers harvest the...
Ruth 1:1–16 ‘They married Moabite women, one named Orpah and the other Ruth. After they had lived there about ten years, both Mahlon and Kilion also died, and Naomi was left without her two sons and her husband.’ (vv4–5)
This...
Acts 14:19–20 ‘They stoned Paul and dragged him outside the city, thinking he was dead. But after the disciples had gathered around him, he got up and went back into the city.’ (vv19b–20a)
Things are going well. God has just...
Acts 14:8–20 ‘Yet he has not left himself without testimony: he has shown kindness by giving you rain from heaven and crops in their seasons; he provides you with plenty of food and fills your hearts with joy.’ (v17)
Paul...
Acts 14:8–20 ‘He listened to Paul as he was speaking. Paul looked directly at him, saw that he had faith to be healed…’ (v9)
If you have ever seen someone healed by God, you will know how amazing it can...
Genesis 5:18–24 ‘Enoch walked faithfully with God; then he was no more, because God took him away.’ (v24)
Since the time of Adam, the Scriptures make it clear that all human beings will face death.
But Enoch’s passing is at odds...
Matthew 5:27–30 ‘But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart.’ (v28)
Even in our permissive age, most regard cheating on a spouse or partner as a reprehensible...
Matthew 5:21–26 ‘Settle matters quickly with your adversary who is taking you to court. Do it while you are still together on the way...’ (v25)
Jesus is still on the theme of the heart, but this illustration is not about...
Matthew 5:21–26 ‘Therefore, if you… remember that your brother or sister has something against you… First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift.’ (vv23–24)
At some time in your life, you have probably been on...
Psalm 139:16–18 ‘All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.’ (v16b)
Some Christians use a plan for reading through the Scriptures in a year (the New Testament and Psalms twice...
