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A Plan for Reading the Bible in Chunks. This reading schedule will take you through the Bible one book at a time during the year.
Ezekiel shows us the stunning contrast of spiritual death and God's power. His life-giving power overcomes even hopeless death....
Isaiah challenges us, but we can learn to relish this prophecy. Here's why and how to glean much from the prophet Jesus quoted frequently....
If we consider that the writer of the gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles was not Jewish but a Gentile and not a fisherman but a physician who never met Jesus in person (Colossians 4:14), we might expect his gospel to have a somewhat different flavor from the others. Our expectations will not be disappointed...
Kingdoms fall. So what should we do? Wring our hands and weep? It happened to Israel and Judah. What can we learn from their history?...
Our readings this week show that nothing in this world will ever completely satisfy us. But there is One who does fill our souls....
Ever wonder why we read about the failed kings of Israel and Judah? Are there good lessons from bad kingdoms? Yes, indeed! Read on and see....
It is hard to exaggerate all the joy of life in Christ. Do you know what it means to be in Him? This theme runs through Paul's letters....
Mary and I recently took a drive through a scenic part of our rural Virginia county on a beautiful late Spring afternoon. We drove as slowly as was prudent in order to drink in the sights and smells of newly mowed hay fields, wildflowers and honeysuckle, cows and calves, sheep and goats, rolling hills and mountain peaks....
The Bible gives us a rather in depth look at the life of David. We are fortunate in this because there are many great lessons to learn from one whose life would otherwise be an enigma....
Our emotions can be troublesome leading us down paths we later regret, but should we attempt to escape them? Or can they be redeemed by God for a good purpose?...
I hope you were able to complete our scheduled reading for last week in 1 Samuel 21-31 and Psalms 16-30....
Many ask why certain occurrences happen. The Bible doesn't answer all our questions, but it does teach us what we need to know--that God is in control of the most personal details of human life as well as of the events at the highest levels of nations and empires....
To experience shame for sin is a hopeful sign that repentance and faith in God are still possible. Do not fear feeling shame but rather not feeling it....
Keep ReadingThe New Covenant brought a wonderful equality and calling in the Church unknown under the Old Covenant but created a tension we must maintain....
Keep ReadingThe sufferings of Christ on the cross brought an end to the elaborate (but futile) Old Covenant sacrifices for sin and guilt. And they bring sinners to God....
Keep ReadingHistory displays the ongoing conflict between Christ and Satan, but do you know how the story ends? It will culminate in glory revealed....
Keep ReadingHonoring Christ by maintaining hope even in the midst of great trials and suffering, makes the Christian life a huge curiosity to unbelievers....
Keep ReadingGod provided Someone to care for His people, but His identity was a surprise. Have you discovered Him? Is He the Shepherd of your soul?...
Keep ReadingSeeing yourself correctly is important but here we meet someone with an inflated view of himself. Is your view of yourself clear and accurate?...
Keep ReadingGod’s wrath is coming in judgment. Whom do you think will be found in trouble? The objects of His wrath and judgment might surprise you....
Keep ReadingIt behooves every human being to learn humility before God. We can find a horrible example in the history of one nation that learned the hard way....
Keep ReadingThere are two kinds of wisdom. They are very different. Which kind do you have? Learn how you can distinguish between them....
Keep ReadingThose who trust in the Man who stood in the breach should be filled with humility and gratitude which is evidenced by mercy and impartiality toward others....
Keep ReadingThe reason God saves has nothing to do with the worthiness or performance of those He saves. So why does He do it? He makes His purposes clear....
Keep ReadingWhile there’s life, there’s hope, but there’s also danger. Will you be ending well? Here is an exhortation for all of us....
Keep ReadingGod never lets us go. But what if we sin, grievously? Does He still hold on to us? His Word gives us a clear and certain answer....
Keep ReadingEvery disciple of Jesus Christ should aim to please God and to be commended by Him at the end of this age. Every other award pales in significance....
Keep ReadingGod is pleased with those who turn away from arrogant unbelief and trust Him even though death overtakes them still waiting....
Keep ReadingModern Man often misrepresents God as being all love and forgiveness, but, beware, for the Bible reveals a holy Judge who hates the sin we find comfortable....
Keep ReadingThe gospel teaches us that we can draw near to God confidently because Jesus Christ bore the punishment for our sins. That's why the good news so good....
Keep ReadingAlthough never perfect in this life, Christians will necessarily find sweetness in God’s Word and anticipate Jesus Christ's return. Are these traits yours?...
Keep ReadingThe destruction of Jerusalem brought inconsolable grief, a deep longing for the good, old days, but God had something new and far better planned....
Keep ReadingFallen humanity needed a priest to intercede before God, but only the perfect and eternal priesthood of the Son of God would prove effective....
Keep ReadingBiblical history shows that when God makes a vow, He swears by Himself for there is nothing and no one greater. It will be done. Always....
Keep ReadingJesus Christ is the High Priest of a new, everlasting covenant that will never be forgotten. His ministry brings eternal salvation to all who obey Him....
Keep ReadingGod’s people can have confidence in the midst of any kind of trial, because He keeps His hand upon them and uses the worst circumstances for good....
Keep ReadingOur enemy, Satan, never shows us the truth. Do you know how he uses a deceptive tactic we see in sports? Learn how he persists in confusing those he traps....
Keep ReadingFew set out intentionally to disobey God, to defy His commands and ignore His truth, but many a drifter can be lost by carelessly neglecting His Word....
Keep ReadingThe reign of Jesus Christ, unlike that of Zedekiah, is founded on righteousness and will endure forever--the kingdom to which all God’s people belong....
Keep ReadingAll authority comes from God, so it must be used in God-honoring ways. Here we have contrasting examples of men in authority....
Keep ReadingThose who find God’s forgiveness and restoration always recognize two things: their own sinful unworthiness, and God’s loving kindness....
Keep ReadingGod demonstrates that works--to be good--must be done with good attitudes of delight and enthusiasm never begrudgingly. And He commands that we do the same....
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