John Piper draws out five brief lessons from Obadiah which we start reading today. This will affect the way we live: First, God rules in this world right now and turns the course of nations and history as he pleases. If this were not so, he could not promise Judah that he would cut off … More Fear not. God holds the reins.
November 10 John 9:26-41 (ESV) 26 They said to him, “What did he do to you? How did he open your eyes?” 27 He answered them, “I have told you already, and you would not listen. Why do you want to hear it again? Do you also want to become his disciples?” 28 And they reviled him, saying, “You are … More November 10 John 9:26-41
November 6 Ezekiel 17-19 (ESV) Parable of Two Eagles and a Vine 17:1 The word of the Lord came to me: 2 “Son of man, propound a riddle, and speak a parable to the house of Israel; 3 say, Thus says the LordGod: A great eagle with great wings and long pinions, rich in plumage of many colors, came to Lebanon and … More November 6 Ezekiel 17-19
August 25 Philemon 12-25 (ESV) 12 I am sending him back to you, sending my very heart. 13 I would have been glad to keep him with me, in order that he might serve me on your behalf during my imprisonment for the gospel, 14 but I preferred to do nothing without your consent in order that your … More August 25 Philemon 12-25
August 25 Luke 20:20-26 (ESV) 20 So they watched him and sent spies, who pretended to be sincere, that they might catch him in something he said, so as to deliver him up to the authority and jurisdiction of the governor. 21 So they asked him, “Teacher, we know that you speak and teach rightly, and show … More August 25 Luke 20:20-26
August 25 Proverbs 17:15-28 (ESV) 15 He who justifies the wicked and he who condemns the righteous are both alike an abomination to the Lord. 16 Why should a fool have money in his hand to buy wisdom when he has no sense? 17 A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. 18 One … More August 25 Proverbs 17:15-28
August 25 Esther 9-10 (ESV) The Jews Destroy Their Enemies 9:1 Now in the twelfth month, which is the month of Adar, on the thirteenth day of the same, when the king’s command and edict were about to be carried out, on the very day when the enemies of the Jews hoped to gain the mastery … More August 25 Esther 9-10
August 24 Philemon 1-11 (ESV) Greeting 1:1 Paul, a prisoner for Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, To Philemon our beloved fellow worker 2 and Apphia our sister and Archippus our fellow soldier, and the church in your house: 3 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Philemon’s Love and … More August 24 Philemon 1-11
August 24 Luke 20:9-19 (ESV) The Parable of the Wicked Tenants 9 And he began to tell the people this parable: “A man planted a vineyard and let it out to tenants and went into another country for a long while. 10 When the time came, he sent a servant [1] to the tenants, so that they would … More August 24 Luke 20:9-19
August 24 Proverbs 17:1-14 (ESV) 17:1 Better is a dry morsel with quiet than a house full of feasting [1] with strife. 2 A servant who deals wisely will rule over a son who acts shamefully and will share the inheritance as one of the brothers. 3 The crucible is for silver, and the furnace is for gold, and … More August 24 Proverbs 17:1-14
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