October 18 John 6:1-15 (ESV) Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand 6:1 After this Jesus went away to the other side of the Sea of Galilee, which is the Sea of Tiberias. 2 And a large crowd was following him, because they saw the signs that he was doing on the sick. 3 Jesus went up on the mountain, … More October 18 John 6:1-15
October 18 Song of Solomon 3 (ESV) The Bride’s Dream 3:1 On my bed by night I sought him whom my soul loves; I sought him, but found him not. 2 I will rise now and go about the city, in the streets and in the squares; I will seek him whom my soul loves. I sought … More October 18 Song of Solomon 3
But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. (1 Peter 2:9, read v9-17 today) John Piper, in a sermon “Christian Identity and Christian Destiny” God made us … More What is the meaning of our identity?
You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; and it is they that bear witness about me, 40 yet you refuse to come to me that you may have life. I do not receive glory from people. But I know that you do not have the love of God within … More Embrace your Scriptures
“Catch the foxes for us,the little foxesthat spoil the vineyards,for our vineyards are in blossom.” (Song of Songs 2:15, part of the chapter we read today) Here are some helpful words from Enduring Word (David Guzik) commentary; Hudson Taylor thought of the “little foxes” that may ruin our relationship with Jesus Christ. “The enemies may … More Little foxes
Moab shall be destroyed and be no longer a people, because he magnified himself against the Lord. Jeremiah 48:42 (Read Jeremiah 47-48 today.) Let them be put to shame and disappointed altogether who rejoice at my calamity! Let them be clothed with shame and dishonor who magnify themselves against me! Psalm 35:26 WHO and HOW … More Two kinds of magnifying…get it right!
October 17 1 Peter 2:9-17 (ESV) 9 But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. 10 Once you were not a people, but now you are God’s people; once … More October 17 1 Peter 2:9-17
October 17 John 5:31-47 (ESV) 31 If I alone bear witness about myself, my testimony is not deemed true. 32 There is another who bears witness about me, and I know that the testimony that he bears about me is true. 33 You sent to John, and he has borne witness to the truth. 34 Not that the testimony … More October 17 John 5:31-47
October 17 Song of Solomon 2 (ESV) 2:1 I am a rose [1] of Sharon, a lily of the valleys. He 2 As a lily among brambles, so is my love among the young women. She 3 As an apple tree among the trees of the forest, so is my beloved among the young men. With great delight I … More October 17 Song of Solomon 2
October 17 Jeremiah 47-48 (ESV) Judgment on the Philistines 47:1 The word of the Lord that came to Jeremiah the prophet concerning the Philistines, before Pharaoh struck down Gaza. 2 “Thus says the Lord: Behold, waters are rising out of the north, and shall become an overflowing torrent; they shall overflow the land and all that fills … More October 17 Jeremiah 47-48
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