December 2 John 14:15-21 (ESV) Jesus Promises the Holy Spirit 15 “If you love me, you will keep my commandments. 16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, [1] to be with you forever, 17 even the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. … More December 2 John 14:15-21
December 2 Job 24 (ESV) 24:1 “Why are not times of judgment kept by the Almighty, and why do those who know him never see his days? 2 Some move landmarks; they seize flocks and pasture them. 3 They drive away the donkey of the fatherless; they take the widow’s ox for a pledge. 4 They thrust the poor … More December 2 Job 24
December 2 Hosea 4-6 (ESV) The Lord Accuses Israel 4:1 Hear the word of the Lord, O children of Israel, for the Lord has a controversy with the inhabitants of the land. There is no faithfulness or steadfast love, and no knowledge of God in the land; 2 there is swearing, lying, murder, stealing, and committing adultery; … More December 2 Hosea 4-6
Dr. Kim Riddlebarger helps introduce us to the reading of Revelation this month: …it is sad that so many Christians avoid Revelation because of its difficult and mysterious nature. It is even sadder, perhaps, that so many use this book as a springboard for speculation about the Bible’s relationship to current events. This is a … More A book about the risen and exalted Christ
Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” John 14:6 (verses 1-14 in our reading plan today) One year, we had a Chinese couple in our outreach Bible study group who were intrigued with the Christian message and especially with … More One way: Jesus and Jiaozi
But he knows the way that I take; when he has tried me, I shall come out as gold. Job 23:10 (Job 23 in our reading plan today) Job knew that God could find him anywhere, even when it appeared that he couldn’t find God. Deep down, Job knew the truth. The truth had just … More Tested and purified
This is a long quote, but will help understand our readings in Hosea this month- Ray Stedman comments on the first 3 chapters of Hosea: So Hosea is rather discouraged and in the opening chapter of this little book of prophecy we read a personal note about him. He went to God and God told … More An object lesson in redeeming love
December 1 Revelation 1:1-8 (ESV) Prologue 1:1 The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants [1] the things that must soon take place. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant [2] John, 2 who bore witness to the word of God and to the testimony of Jesus Christ, even … More December 1 Revelation 1:1-8
December 1 John 14:1-14 (ESV) I Am the Way, and the Truth, and the Life 14:1 “Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; [1] believe also in me. 2 In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? [2] 3 And … More December 1 John 14:1-14
December 1 Job 23 (ESV) Job Replies: Where Is God? 23:1 Then Job answered and said: 2 “Today also my complaint is bitter; [1] my hand is heavy on account of my groaning. 3 Oh, that I knew where I might find him, that I might come even to his seat! 4 I would lay my case before him and … More December 1 Job 23
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