June 4 1 Kings 6-7 (ESV) Solomon Builds the Temple 6:1 In the four hundred and eightieth year after the people of Israel came out of the land of Egypt, in the fourth year of Solomon’s reign over Israel, in the month of Ziv, which is the second month, he began to build the house of … More June 4 1 Kings 6-7
Luke 1:57 Now the time came for Elizabeth to give birth, and she bore a son. And her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had shown great mercy to her, and they rejoiced with her. And on the eighth day they came to circumcise the child. And they would have called him Zechariah after his … More Ripple effects of God’s mercy
From Mary’s Magnificat in Luke 1- for he who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is his name. And his mercy is for those who fear him from generation to generation. He has shown strength with his arm; he has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts; he has brought down the … More God loves to undertake for the underdog who calls on his mercy
Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law. I am a sojourner on the earth; hide not your commandments from me! Psalm 119:18-19 ESV Spurgeon comments on Psalm 119:17-24, our passage for today: In this section the trials of the way appear to be manifest … More Appeal to God for open eyes
We come to Ephesians 2:1-10 today and find help and encouragement from Henry Law at Grace Gems: Ephesians 2:8. “For by grace are you saved through faith; and that not of yourselves—it is the gift of God.” The verse before us is one of those plain declarations of God’s Word which no sophistry can gainsay. It … More Henry Law on Ephesians 2
June 3 Ephesians 2:1-10 (ESV) By Grace Through Faith 2:1 And you were dead in the trespasses and sins 2 in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience— 3 among whom we all once lived in … More June 3 Ephesians 2:1-10
June 3 Luke 1:39-56 (ESV) Mary Visits Elizabeth 39 In those days Mary arose and went with haste into the hill country, to a town in Judah, 40 and she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. 41 And when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, the baby leaped in her womb. And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy … More June 3 Luke 1:39-56
June 3 Psalm 119:17-24 (ESV) 17 Deal bountifully with your servant, that I may live and keep your word. 18 Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law. 19 I am a sojourner on the earth; hide not your commandments from me! 20 My soul is consumed with longing for your rules [1] at all times. … More June 3 Psalm 119:17-24
June 3 1 Kings 4-5 (ESV) Solomon’s Officials 4:1 King Solomon was king over all Israel, 2 and these were his high officials: Azariah the son of Zadok was the priest; 3 Elihoreph and Ahijah the sons of Shisha were secretaries; Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder; 4 Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was in command of the army; Zadok and … More June 3 1 Kings 4-5
“Which is his body, the fullness of him [i.e., Christ] who fills all in all.” Ephesians 1:23 John Piper helps us understand this passage in our read through the Bible plan today- So Christ fills all in all. Or as the present tense and the middle voice imply: Christ is now filling for himself all … More No place where HIS power does not hold sway
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