July 3 Colossians 2:1-7 (ESV) 2:1 For I want you to know how great a struggle I have for you and for those at Laodicea and for all who have not seen me face to face,2 that their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, to reach all the riches of full assurance of understanding … More July 3 Colossians 2:1-7
July 3 Luke 7:36-50 (ESV) A Sinful Woman Forgiven 36 One of the Pharisees asked him to eat with him, and he went into the Pharisee’s house and took his place at the table. 37 And behold, a woman of the city, who was a sinner, when she learned that he was reclining at table in the Pharisee’s … More July 3 Luke 7:36-50
July 3 Psalm 126 (ESV) Restore Our Fortunes, O Lord A Song of Ascents. 126:1 When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dream. 2 Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with shouts of joy; then they said among the nations, “The Lord has done great things for them.” 3 The Lord has done great things … More July 3 Psalm 126
July 3 1 Chronicles 5-6 (ESV) Descendants of Reuben 5:1 The sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel (for he was the firstborn, but because he defiled his father’s couch, his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph the son of Israel, so that he could not be enrolled as the oldest son; 2 though Judah became … More July 3 1 Chronicles 5-6
Colossians 1:15-29 is our reading for today. Here is a list of the glories of Christ from John Piper, in a sermon, All Things Were Created Through Him and For Him: The Most Concentrated Description of Christ’s Glories Paul has just prayed for the Colossians that they would “be filled with the knowledge of [God’s] … More Piper: This is worth memorizing
As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds his people, from this time forth and forevermore. —Psalm 125:2 (in our reading plan today) It is not enough that we are compassed about with fiery walls, that is, with the sure custody, the continual watch and ward of the angels; but the Lord himself is our wall: … More The Lord surrounds his people
Jabez called upon the God of Israel, saying, “Oh that you would bless me and enlarge my border, and that your hand might be with me, and that you would keep me from harm so that it might not bring me pain!” And God granted what he asked. Charles H. Spurgeon commentson 1 Chronicles 4:10, … More Spurgeon: Whatsoever leads you to God is a true blessing.
One of the Pharisees asked him to eat with him, and he went into the Pharisee’s house and reclined at the table. And behold, a woman of the city, who was a sinner, when she learned that he was reclining at table in the Pharisee’s house, brought an alabaster flask of ointment, and standing … More Forgiven much. Loved much.
July 2 Colossians 1:15-29 (ESV) The Preeminence of Christ 15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. 16 For by [1] him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. 17 And he is before all … More July 2 Colossians 1:15-29
July 2 Luke 7:18-35 (ESV) Messengers from John the Baptist 18 The disciples of John reported all these things to him. And John, 19 calling two of his disciples to him, sent them to the Lord, saying, “Are you the one who is to come, or shall we look for another?” 20 And when the men had come to him, … More July 2 Luke 7:18-35
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