April 6 Joshua 13-14 (ESV) Land Still to Be Conquered 13:1 Now Joshua was old and advanced in years, and the Lord said to him, “You are old and advanced in years, and there remains yet very much land to possess. 2 This is the land that yet remains: all the regions of the Philistines, and all those of the … More April 6 Joshua 13-14
In our reading for today, in 1 Corinthians 4:7 Paul says, And what do you have that you did not receive? But if you did receive it, why do you boast as if you had not received it? John Piper, in “Sustained by All His Grace”- The answer to that first question is “nothing.” “What … More Boasting in Grace
And when Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, “Son, your sins are forgiven.”— Mark 2:5 (read verses 1-12 today in our Bible reading plan) J. C. Ryle asked: “Who can doubt that to the end of his days this man would thank God for his paralysis?” We are told that one paralyzed … More An eternal blessing
But You, You are to be feared! —Psalm 76:7 The fear of man is a snare, but the fear of God is a great virtue, and has great power for good over the human mind. God is to be feared profoundly, continually, and alone. Let all worship be to him only. ~C.H. Spurgeon, in The … More Spurgeon: Fear of God vs fear of man
And the Lord said to Joshua, “Do not fear them, for I have given them into your hands. Not a man of them shall stand before you.” So Joshua came upon them suddenly, having marched up all night from Gilgal. And the Lord threw them into a panic before Israel, who struck them with a great … More The Lord uses panic and hail for His purposes
April 5 1 Corinthians 4 (ESV) The Ministry of Apostles 4:1 This is how one should regard us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. 2 Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found trustworthy. 3 But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged by you or by … More April 5 1 Corinthians 4
April 5 Mark 2:1-12 (ESV) Jesus Heals a Paralytic 2:1 And when he returned to Capernaum after some days, it was reported that he was at home. 2 And many were gathered together, so that there was no more room, not even at the door. And he was preaching the word to them. 3 And they came, bringing to him … More April 5 Mark 2:1-12
April 5 Psalm 76 (ESV) Who Can Stand Before You? To the choirmaster: with stringed instruments. A Psalm of Asaph. A Song. 76:1 In Judah God is known; his name is great in Israel. 2 His abode has been established in Salem, his dwelling place in Zion. 3 There he broke the flashing arrows, the shield, the sword, … More April 5 Psalm 76
April 5 Joshua 10-12 (ESV) The Sun Stands Still 10:1 As soon as Adoni-zedek, king of Jerusalem, heard how Joshua had captured Ai and had devoted it to destruction, [1] doing to Ai and its king as he had done to Jericho and its king, and how the inhabitants of Gibeon had made peace with Israel and were … More April 5 Joshua 10-12
Let no one deceive himself. If anyone among you thinks that he is wise in this age, let him become a fool that he may become wise.For the wisdom of this world is folly with God. For it is written, “He catches the wise in their craftiness,” and again, “The Lord knows the thoughts of … More Grace always means these two things: humility, we do need help; and encouragement, the help is there.
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