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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....
Two very unlikely women became role models for us of faith and action. Find out why they were unlikely and what they did to merit such honor....
Keep ReadingThe old covenant and kingdom fell short of perfection yet it did point to the need for something better and enduring. Something only Jesus could bring....
Keep ReadingBelievers are commanded to love their enemies. But does that include marrying the enemies of our God? The Scriptures are clear on this....
Keep ReadingWhat? Hated, Excluded, Reviled, Spurned, Blessed. This is how Jesus described His disciples. An odd group of words and an odd group of people....
Keep ReadingIt is natural and sensible to prefer the old to the new when it comes to wine. But this is not true when it comes to the Messiah and the Kingdom of God....
Keep ReadingLeaders are frequently challenged by high stress situations and high maintenance people. God's Word gives guidance for effective leadership....
Keep ReadingGod rules over all people and all events in human history. His authority comes through in today’s readings as it does on every page of the Bible....
Keep ReadingMany kingdoms have come and gone. Only one Kingdom will last forever. Do you belong to that Kingdom? Do you know the King?...
Keep ReadingGod works in dramatic ways and in mundane ways to accomplish His purposes for His people. Watch for evidence of His presence in your life today....
Keep ReadingGod included the Gentiles in His plans to redeem His elect people from sin and death. Here we meet two men who saw the light on this....
Keep ReadingWhose side is God on? It's easy to ask the question until you realize it's the wrong question. The right question is "whose side am I on?"...
Keep ReadingFear. Is it good or bad? It depends. Fear can bring wisdom and or it can debilitate. Learn the difference in today's reading....
Keep ReadingWhat or who are you leaning on for support? We can learn from two notable biblical figures who found the only eternal foundation: the arms of God....
Keep ReadingWhen God gives us a dose of reality it includes not only a clear look at our own hearts but also at His. There we see mercy and grace for every need....
Keep ReadingWhere does sin come from? Does it stem from ignorance or is the problem elsewhere? God's word identifies the real source of our disobedience....
Keep ReadingDoes it cause God anguish when He punishes evil? Is it possible He felt delight as He poured out wrath on His own Son? The answer may surprise you....
Keep ReadingThe greatest injustice ever was Christ's crucifixion. The old spiritual asks: “Were you there when they crucified my Lord?” What's your answer?...
Keep ReadingWho of us has not broken a solemn vow of some kind? Where can we go with our overwhelming guilt? In Christ there is an answer....
Keep ReadingDespite God's promises and Christ's warnings, our failure can be big. But bigger still is His grace toward us frightened and guilty sheep....
Keep ReadingJesus Christ fulfilled the offices of prophet, priest, and king perfectly. So how can we understand His horrible crucifixion? God had a plan. ...
Keep ReadingJesus said be watchful for His return. Moses warned against a bad watchfulness that leads to sinful disobedience. Do you know the difference?...
Keep ReadingChristians differ on the proper way to do corporate worship. But we can all agree that it is a matter of utmost importance. God's glory is at stake....
Keep ReadingJesus told a scribe that he was not far from the kingdom of God. What made Him say this? Would Jesus say that about you? Learn more in today's reading....
Keep ReadingThe Bible gives many examples both positive and negative for our instruction. In today's reading we can learn much from two bad examples....
Keep ReadingSpiritual leaders give careful instructions and urgent warnings to their disciples. Moses did. Jesus did. Will we learn from them?...
Keep ReadingJesus echoed the prophets when He rebuked the abuses in the temple during His day. God shows His grace to all the nations and Jesus made this clear....
Keep ReadingFor the guilty there was no mercy in Moses' law, but Jesus came bringing grace and giving His life as a ransom. What a great contrast between law and grace!...
Keep ReadingThrough the ages, God's people learn that great blessing comes through being obedient to Him no matter the cost. May we learn this today....
Keep ReadingGod will not overlook the evil of causing others, especially His people and little children, to sin. Here is a serious warning to heed....
Keep ReadingIn the era of fake news do you wonder if you can trust the Bible? Here is evidence for the book that claims to be the inerrant Word of the Eternal God....
Keep ReadingThose who love the world and its allurements will learn the price for that love is incalculable. Balaam became a horrible example to remember....
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