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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....
Mankind is divided into two lifestyle groups according to a basic issue of world view. Both are vividly contrasted in today’s readings. Which one is you?...
Keep ReadingWould a soldier in dire straits not flee to the banner raised by his commander? Not likely. So why do some refuse to flee to the banner of Christ's gospel?...
Keep ReadingHead knowledge and theory are necessary but when it comes to knowing God there is nothing like years of real life experience....
Keep ReadingNot everything contagious is bad. Here we learn how confidence in the Lord in times of trial is contagious. Spread the germs....
Keep ReadingHow can you tell your faith is unshaken in a storm with sunless days and starless nights? Today's reading gives a means to test the quality of your faith....
Keep ReadingA man, even a king, who lacks understanding of who God is and how one is saved from sin is no better than an animal. In today's reading, we have an example....
Keep ReadingGod rules over the whole earth. He is with His people at all times and no matter what overtakes them. Ultimately, He will be exalted by all....
Keep ReadingProcrastination is the lie we tell ourselves when we don't want to take important action or make a difficult decision. Here we see a classic procrastinator....
Keep ReadingGod's people suffer, sometimes justly and sometimes unjustly. Either way, they trust in Him to deliver them for further service or to take them to glory....
Keep ReadingOur chief end is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever. The godly believer focuses on this as life's circumstances range from monotonous to terrifying....
Keep ReadingIsn't it illogical that the righteous suffer afflictions? Why wouldn’t God see that those who obey Him never suffer? Scripture enlightens those in the dark....
Keep ReadingWe must be careful to hear godly counsel while recognizing that even godly counsel is not infallible. Ultimately, we are responsible to obey God....
Keep ReadingDo you know the prayer that never fails? Paul knew it. David knew it. Jesus knew it. It is a prayer that God always answers....
Keep ReadingAs a young Christian, I was told, “A man is not ready to live until he has something he will die for.” Here we meet two men who were ready to live....
Keep ReadingA friend who knows how to encourage is always a wonderful thing. But do you know what kind of person makes the best encourager?...
Keep ReadingThere is no place for both the true God of heaven and earth and the idols of humankind. The gospel and popular culture are on a collision course....
Keep ReadingGod’s children have special access to Him in prayer. But do you know that He delights in those who are His and who come to Him with their requests?...
Keep ReadingThe Christian church spread widely and rapidly in the First Century. Do you know why? It can happen again if we follow the Apostles' example....
Keep ReadingFinal divine judgment is not a popular topic today. Might that explain why we struggle to find meaning and purpose in life?...
Keep ReadingGod, who knows the hearts of all, is near to those who seek Him, even when His will for them may include trials and suffering....
Keep ReadingThose who know the Lord God of heaven and earth have joy and peace unaffected by their outward circumstances because their confidence is in Him alone....
Keep ReadingGod is sovereign over salvation. He uses means, such as gospel preaching but also works directly opening the hearts of His own so they hear and believe....
Keep ReadingGod works in and through people who are imperfect to accomplish His purposes and plans perfectly. If you are His, He has plans to use you warts and all....
Keep ReadingIt is good and instructive to keep silence before God, to listen to His Word, and to observe His mighty acts. Today we meet some who learned this truth....
Keep ReadingDoes the biblical claim that God is our Creator to Whom we owe our lives and praise thrill you or irritate you? Stop and consider who and what we are....
Keep ReadingNo life is the result of personal autonomy or of random acts and choices. Rather it is God’s sovereign providence at work according to His eternal decrees....
Keep ReadingThe faithful Christian desires to please God and to glorify Him. We have examples of two men under pressure. One succeeded. The other failed....
Keep ReadingIt is a dangerous thing to receive praise from people and fail to give God the glory He deserves. Here are two men whose lives demonstrated this truth....
Keep ReadingHere we meet a man who demonstrated that wise words spoken by one filled with the Holy Spirit can be used by God to accomplish great good for His glory....
Keep ReadingTwo truths must be kept clearly in focus at all times if we are to not lose sight of the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. Do you know what these are?...
Keep ReadingWhile no one is saved by good works or personal piety, those who are saved demonstrate their love for God through good works and personal piety....
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