Hello, beloved ones! I hope your Easter was extra special this year. It definitely felt quiet and sacred in an interesting way. I can’t complain!
So, first off: have you seen our Worship issue teaser video? I like to challenge myself to make a quick teaser video for each issue. Each new one becomes my favorite! This video was inspired by two things. First off (more spiritually), the presence of God in how He creates and takes care of His nature. Secondly (and more artistically), I’ve been studying a lot of illuminated manuscripts and blackletter typefaces for the magazine. Hmmm somehow they leaked into the video . . . cool!
I hope that was an encouragement to you. Make sure you’re on our mailing list so you know when the issue releases!
On to devotions . . .
Currently in my own devotions, I’m reading through the New Testament. I started in Februaryish, and I’m still in Luke (which is fine by me!). The timing is perfect, since I got to read about the Resurrection right on Easter!
As I’ve been reading, I was thinking I’d love to go back eventually and just write down and study the commands of Jesus. Commands to His disciples, commands to the crowds, commands to the Pharisees . . . commands to us. This would be a great study for you to start!
How to begin if that sounds too generic . . .
Read through all four Gospels. As you read, write down commands on a piece of paper. You can also highlight them in your Bible (find tips on my highlighter system in this video).
Then, go back and categorize them. You can do this by highlighting your notes, using colored pen, or writing them out in new lists with the “theme” at the top of the page.
I will be categorizing according to two criteria: firstly, who was commanded (Pharisees? Peter? Us? Christians as a whole?), and secondly the theme of the command.
Themes may include love, trust, forgiveness, salvation, or prayer.
I’m excited to do this study on my own, and I’d love for you to start it to!
