July 12 Luke 9:51-62 (ESV) A Samaritan Village Rejects Jesus 51 When the days drew near for him to be taken up, he set his face to go to Jerusalem. 52 And he sent messengers ahead of him, who went and entered a village of the Samaritans, to make preparations for him. 53 But the people did not receive him, … More July 12 Luke 9:51-62
July 12 Psalm 137 (ESV) How Shall We Sing the Lord‘s Song? 137:1 By the waters of Babylon, there we sat down and wept, when we remembered Zion. 2 On the willows [1] there we hung up our lyres. 3 For there our captors required of us songs, and our tormentors, mirth, saying, “Sing us one of the songs of Zion!” … More July 12 Psalm 137
July 12 1 Chronicles 29 (ESV) Offerings for the Temple 29:1 And David the king said to all the assembly, “Solomon my son, whom alone God has chosen, is young and inexperienced, and the work is great, for the palace will not be for man but for the Lord God. 2 So I have provided for the house of my … More July 12 1 Chronicles 29
For we never came with words of flattery, as you know, nor with a pretext for greed—God is witness. Nor did we seek glory from people, whether from you or from others, though we could have made demands as apostles of Christ. —1 Thessalonians 2:5-6, in our reading plan for today. John MacArthur, in a … More MacArthur: What makes an effective ministry?
While he was coming, the demon threw him to the ground and convulsed him. But Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit and healed the boy, and gave him back to his father. And all were astonished at the majesty of God. But while they were all marveling at everything he was doing, Jesus said to his … More Ryle: Jesus takes a special delight in helping
Psalm 136, our reading for today, opens with “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love [mercy] endures forever.” Each of the following 26 verses of this Psalm declare “for for his steadfast love [mercy] endures forever.” Charles Spurgeon comments at The Treasury of David: Mark the one sole cause … More Spurgeon: God does all things from this motive
“And you, Solomon my son, KNOW the God of your father and serve him with a whole heart and with a willing mind, for the Lord searches all hearts and understands every plan and thought. If you SEEK him, he will be found by you, but if you forsake him, he will cast you off forever. Be … More Seeking and Knowing God
July 11 1 Thessalonians 2:1-9 (ESV) Paul’s Ministry to the Thessalonians 2:1 For you yourselves know, brothers, [1] that our coming to you was not in vain. 2 But though we had already suffered and been shamefully treated at Philippi, as you know, we had boldness in our God to declare to you the gospel of God in the midst … More July 11 1 Thessalonians 2:1-9
July 11 Luke 9:37-50 (ESV) Jesus Heals a Boy with an Unclean Spirit 37 On the next day, when they had come down from the mountain, a great crowd met him. 38 And behold, a man from the crowd cried out, “Teacher, I beg you to look at my son, for he is my only child. 39 And behold, a … More July 11 Luke 9:37-50
July 11 Psalm 136 (ESV) His Steadfast Love Endures Forever 136:1 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever. 2 Give thanks to the God of gods, for his steadfast love endures forever. 3 Give thanks to the Lord of lords, for his steadfast love endures forever; 4 to him who alone … More July 11 Psalm 136
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