July 20 Luke 11:37-54

July 20 Luke 11:37-54 (ESV) Woes to the Pharisees and Lawyers 37 While Jesus [1] was speaking, a Pharisee asked him to dine with him, so he went in and reclined at table. 38 The Pharisee was astonished to see that he did not first wash before dinner. 39 And the Lord said to him, “Now you Pharisees cleanse the outside of the … More July 20 Luke 11:37-54

July 20 Psalm 145

July 20 Psalm 145 (ESV) Great Is the Lord  [1] A Song of Praise. Of David. 145:1 I will extol you, my God and King, and bless your name forever and ever. 2 Every day I will bless you and praise your name forever and ever. 3 Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised, and his greatness is unsearchable. … More July 20 Psalm 145

July 20 2 Chronicles 20-21

July 20 2 Chronicles 20-21 (ESV) Jehoshaphat’s Prayer 20:1 After this the Moabites and Ammonites, and with them some of the Meunites, [1] came against Jehoshaphat for battle. 2 Some men came and told Jehoshaphat, “A great multitude is coming against you from Edom, [2] from beyond the sea; and, behold, they are in Hazazon-tamar” (that is, Engedi). 3 Then Jehoshaphat was afraid and … More July 20 2 Chronicles 20-21

This is evidence of the righteous judgment of God

This is evidence of the righteous judgment of God, that you may be considered worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you are also suffering— since indeed God considers it just to repay with affliction those who afflict you, —2 Thessalonians 1:5-6, part of our Bible reading plan today. From David Guzik’s Commentaries on … More This is evidence of the righteous judgment of God

Transforming Truth

Part of our Bible reading plan, Luke 11:33-36  “No one after lighting a lamp puts it in a cellar or under a basket, but on a stand, so that those who enter may see the light.Your eye is the lamp of your body. When your eye is healthy, your whole body is full of light, … More Transforming Truth

Checkmate: Ahab, Jehoshaphat and God’s sovereignty

As we read from 2 Chronicles 17-19 today, here is some help from the ESV Study Bible: 2 Chron. 18:28–34 Ahab is enticed into battle, as the spirit had promised (v. 20). His decision to disguise himself, while rather cynically directing Jehoshaphat to wear his royal robes, indicates his dominant role in the alliance and perhaps also represents a … More Checkmate: Ahab, Jehoshaphat and God’s sovereignty

July 19 2 Thessalonians 1

July 19 2 Thessalonians 1 (ESV) Greeting 1:1 Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: 2 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Thanksgiving 3 We ought always to give thanks to God for you, brothers, [1] as is right, because … More July 19 2 Thessalonians 1

July 19 Luke 11:29-36

July 19 Luke 11:29-36 (ESV) The Sign of Jonah 29 When the crowds were increasing, he began to say, “This generation is an evil generation. It seeks for a sign, but no sign will be given to it except the sign of Jonah. 30 For as Jonah became a sign to the people of Nineveh, so will the Son … More July 19 Luke 11:29-36

July 19 Psalm 144

July 19 Psalm 144 (ESV) My Rock and My Fortress Of David. 144:1 Blessed be the Lord, my rock, who trains my hands for war, and my fingers for battle; 2 he is my steadfast love and my fortress, my stronghold and my deliverer, my shield and he in whom I take refuge, who subdues peoples [1] under me. 3 O Lord, … More July 19 Psalm 144