One dies in full prosperity being wholly at ease and secure, his body full of fat and the marrow of his bones moist. Another dies in bitterness of soul, never having tasted of good. They lie down alike in the dust, and the worms cover them.” (Job 21:22-26, part of our Bible reading plan today) … More Where to file “God-in-a-box” theology
November 23 Jude 1-7 (ESV) Greeting 1:1 Jude, a servant [1] of Jesus Christ and brother of James, To those who are called, beloved in God the Father and kept for [2] Jesus Christ: 2 May mercy, peace, and love be multiplied to you. Judgment on False Teachers 3 Beloved, although I was very eager to write to you about … More November 23 Jude 1-7
November 23 John 13:12-17 (ESV) 12 When he had washed their feet and put on his outer garments and resumed his place, he said to them, “Do you understand what I have done to you? 13 You call me Teacher and Lord, and you are right, for so I am. 14 If I then, your Lord and Teacher, … More November 23 John 13:12-17
November 23 Job 21:1-21 (ESV) Job Replies: The Wicked Do Prosper 21:1 Then Job answered and said: 2 “Keep listening to my words, and let this be your comfort. 3 Bear with me, and I will speak, and after I have spoken, mock on. 4 As for me, is my complaint against man? Why should I not be impatient? … More November 23 Job 21:1-21
November 23 Daniel 7-8 (ESV) Daniel’s Vision of the Four Beasts 7:1 In the first year of Belshazzar king of Babylon, Daniel saw a dream and visions of his head as he lay in his bed. Then he wrote down the dream and told the sum of the matter. 2 Daniel declared, [1] “I saw in my vision by … More November 23 Daniel 7-8
I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth. 3 John (our Bible reading passage today.) Charles H. Spurgeon: No parents can say from their hearts, “We have no greater joy than to hear that our children walk in truth,” unless they are themselves walking in truth. No … More No greater joy
Now before the feast of the Passover, when Jesus knew that his hour had come to depart out of the world to the Father, having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end. John 13:1, in our reading plan for today. John Piper, in a sermon, “Being Loved By … More Piper and Paul: Being Loved by Christ
Reading Daniel 6 today I recalled an old hymn from my childhood days: Standing by a purpose true, Heeding God’s command, Honor them, the faithful few! All hail to Daniel’s band! Refrain: Dare to be a Daniel, Dare to stand alone! Dare to have a purpose firm! Dare to make it known. John Piper, in … More Dare to be a Daniel
Though evil is sweet in his mouth, though he hides it under his tongue, though he is loath to let it go and holds it in his mouth, yet his food is turned in his stomach; it is the venom of cobras within him. —Job 20:12-14, part of our Bible reading plan Sam Storms comments: … More It may taste good now…
November 22 3 John 1-14 (ESV) Greeting 1:1 The elder to the beloved Gaius, whom I love in truth. 2 Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul. 3 For I rejoiced greatly when the brothers [1] came and testified to your … More November 22 3 John 1-14
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