May 9 2 Corinthians 8

May 9 2 Corinthians 8 (ESV) Encouragement to Give Generously 8:1 We want you to know, brothers, [1] about the grace of God that has been given among the churches of Macedonia, 2 for in a severe test of affliction, their abundance of joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in a wealth of generosity on their part. 3 For they gave … More May 9 2 Corinthians 8

May 9 Mark 12:13-27

May 9 Mark 12:13-27 (ESV) Paying Taxes to Caesar 13 And they sent to him some of the Pharisees and some of the Herodians, to trap him in his talk. 14 And they came and said to him, “Teacher, we know that you are true and do not care about anyone’s opinion. For you are not swayed by … More May 9 Mark 12:13-27

May 9 Psalm 103

May 9 Psalm 103 (ESV) 103:1 Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name! 2 Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, 3 who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases, 4 who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and … More May 9 Psalm 103

May 9 1 Samuel 19-20

May 9 1 Samuel 19-20 (ESV) Saul Tries to Kill David 19:1 And Saul spoke to Jonathan his son and to all his servants, that they should kill David. But Jonathan, Saul’s son, delighted much in David.2 And Jonathan told David, “Saul my father seeks to kill you. Therefore be on your guard in the morning. Stay … More May 9 1 Samuel 19-20

Godly Grief

As it is, I rejoice, not because you were grieved, but because you were grieved into repenting. For you felt a godly grief, so that you suffered no loss through us.  For godly grief produces a repentance that leads to salvation without regret, whereas worldly grief produces death. —2 Corinthians 7:9-10, from our reading plan John … More Godly Grief

What is godly regret?

2 Corinthians 7:9-10 As it is, I rejoice, not because you were grieved, but because you were grieved into repenting. For you felt a godly grief, so that you suffered no loss through us.  For godly grief produces a repentance that leads to salvation without regret, whereas worldly grief produces death. John Piper, in a … More What is godly regret?

But you, O Lord….

But you, O Lord, are enthroned forever; you are remembered throughout all generations. Psalm 102:12 It would be interesting to read through the Bible and mark every “…but God” that you come across. In Psalm 102, in our read-through plan today, the author is clearly distressed and depressed. Then he writes, “But you, O Lord…” He remembers … More But you, O Lord….

May 8 2 Corinthians 7

May 8 2 Corinthians 7 (ESV) 7:1 Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of body [1] and spirit, bringing holiness to completion in the fear of God. Paul’s Joy 2 Make room in your hearts [2] for us. We have wronged no one, we have corrupted no one, we have taken advantage of no … More May 8 2 Corinthians 7