A Clean Slate Today’s scripture selection: Leviticus 13-15 Key verses: Leviticus 14:19 “Then the priest is to sacrifice the sin offering and make atonement for the one to be cleansed from their uncleanness.” It’s all about getting “clean.” Chapter after chapter of very specific laws and regulation, addressing every kind of ceremonial uncleanness – that’s… Continue reading Week 28 Monday
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Week 28 Sunday
Little of Stature Today’s scripture selection: Luke 19-20 Key Verses: Luke 19:3 I’ve always like the little story about Zacchaeus – no pun intended. I like the fact that a hated outcast is one with whom Jesus dines. I like the fact that someone like that is given a fresh start in life. … Continue reading Week 28 Sunday
Week 27
Pressing On Today’s scripture selection: Philippians 3-4 Key verse: Philippians 3:14 Over the years I have heard the apostle Paul described in many ways: faithful; dedicated; eloquent. I’ve also heard him described in less than glowing ways: harsh; un-yielding; judgmental. But one word that comes to mind for me when I read this… Continue reading Week 27
Week 27 Friday
Holy Sabbath Today’s scripture selection: Ezekiel 19-24 Key verse: Ezekiel 20:20 “Keep my Sabbaths holy, that they may be a sign between us. Then you will know that I am the LORD your God.” Mention God’s laws; God’s principles and it’s not long before someone is sure to mention “Well, you need to keep… Continue reading Week 27 Friday
Week 27 Thursday
An Unruly Woman Today’s scripture selection: Proverbs 8-9 Key verses: Proverbs 9:13-18 I know. It’s not exactly “politically correct” to talk about “unruly” women. But blame it on Proverbs – not me. Actually, it’s not about women – or men – for that matter. It’s about “folly.” Now folly isn’t exactly a… Continue reading Week 27 Thursday
Week 27 Wednesday
Passing the Word Along Today’s scripture selection: Psalms 78-80 Key verse: Psalm 78:4 Have you ever had a bit of good news that was so good you just had to pass it on? I know I have felt that way about wedding plans; birth announcements; employment changes; things large and small – having… Continue reading Week 27 Wednesday
Week 27 Tuesday
Doing What It Takes Today’s scripture selection: Second Kings 1-5 Key verses: Second Kings 5:14 Naaman wasn’t just anybody. The scripture says he was “the commander of the army of the king of Aram. He was a great man in the sight of his master and highly regarded, because through him the LORD… Continue reading Week 27 Tuesday
Week 27 Monday
Holiness: A Serious Business Today’s scripture selection: Leviticus 10-12 Key verses: Leviticus 10:1-3 One thing that the book of Leviticus makes very clear is that God’s holiness is not to be taken lightly. It is very serious business indeed. A great example of this is the record of how Aaron’s sons were killed because they… Continue reading Week 27 Monday
Week 27 Sunday
Mustard and Mulberry Trees Today’s scripture selection: Luke 17-18 Key Verses: Luke 17:6 I’ve always liked the reference in the New Testament about the tiny mustard seed. In fact, I liked it so much I named a blog about it. It’s just that the idea of the tiniest of seeds being the symbol… Continue reading Week 27 Sunday
Week 26 Saturday
No Complaints Allowed Today’s scripture selection: Philippians 1-2 Key verses: Philippians 2:14-15 The apostle Paul was gifted at balancing deep theologically profound teaching with down-to-earth practical counsel. A good example is his writing to the believers in Philippi. Smack dab in the middle of eloquent preaching about Christ’s humble life of servanthood… Continue reading Week 26 Saturday
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