Work, Work, Work Today’s scripture selection: John 5-6 Key Verses: John 5:16-17 It was the Sabbath. And the law was clear: no work, period. So, first, they went after the man whom Jesus had healed, because he was no longer an invalid. Why? Because he was up walking and carrying the mat on which he… Continue reading Week 33
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Week 30 Sunday
Today Today’s scripture selection: Luke 23-24 Key Verses: Luke 23:43 One of the most poignant scenes in the entire Bible is that of Jesus hanging on the cross. There beside him, on crosses of their own, are two criminals. One is defiant; angry; bitter. The other is repentant. And he has one, and only… Continue reading Week 30 Sunday
Week 29 Saturday
Grace, With A Little Seasoning Today’s scripture selection: Colossians 3-4 Key verse: Colossians 4:6 I like how the apostle Paul says this to some of his fellow believers: “Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.” He’s talking about more than just… Continue reading Week 29 Saturday
Week 29 Monday
An Open Door Today’s scripture selection: Leviticus 16-17 Key verses: Leviticus 16:2 The LORD said to Moses, “Tell your brother Aaron that he is not to come whenever he chooses into the Most Holy Place behind the curtain….” In the days of desert wandering – access to God had very specific rules. Ignore them, and… Continue reading Week 29 Monday
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 26 Sunday
The One and the Ninety-Nine Today’s scripture selection: Luke 15-16 Key Verses: Luke 15:4-7 It was only one little sheep. For some, it was no big deal. Let it wander off – there are still ninety-nine left. Such was the attitude of the lazy shepherd in Jesus’ day. But then there was the… Continue reading Week 26 Sunday
Week 25 Monday
Atonement Today’s scripture selection: Leviticus 4-6 Key verses: Leviticus 6:7 “In this way the priest will make atonement for them before the LORD, and they will be forgiven for any of the things they did that made them guilty.” The idea of atonement makes some people very uncomfortable. They don’t like the thought… Continue reading Week 25 Monday
Week 24 Monday
A Life of Sacrifice Today’s scripture selection: Leviticus 1-3 Key verses: Leviticus 1:2 If you are a sensitive soul, it makes for difficult reading: chapter after chapter, book after book, about bloody sacrifice. Although scholars disagree about the exact meaning and purpose of all the various sacrifices in the religion of the Hebrew… Continue reading Week 24 Monday
Week 23 Saturday
A Light Burden Today’s scripture selection: Galatians 4-6 Key verse: Galatians 6:2 A long time ago; what seems a hundred years ago, really – I learned to play a piece on the piano. It was about a long, winding road, leading to who knows where…and about how the one I might carry “ain’t heavy, he’s… Continue reading Week 23 Saturday
Week 23 Friday
Fallen Jewels Today’s scripture selection: Lamentations Key verse: Lamentations 4:1 It seemed it was all over except for the tears. As one commentator in the LIFE APPLICATION BIBLE puts it: “Jeremiah’s two books focus on one event – the destruction of Jerusalem. The book of Jeremiah predicts it, and Lamentations looks back on… Continue reading Week 23 Friday
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