February 8 Acts 19:1-22 (ESV) Paul in Ephesus 19:1 And it happened that while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul passed through the inland [1] country and came to Ephesus. There he found some disciples. 2 And he said to them, “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?” And they said, “No, we have not even heard that there … More February 8 Acts 19:1-22
February 8 Matthew 13:24-43 (ESV) The Parable of the Weeds 24 He put another parable before them, saying, “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a man who sowed good seed in his field, 25 but while his men were sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds [1] among the wheat and went away. 26 So when the plants came up and … More February 8 Matthew 13:24-43
February 8 Psalm 31 (ESV) Into Your Hand I Commit My Spirit To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. 31:1 In you, O Lord, do I take refuge; let me never be put to shame; in your righteousness deliver me! 2 Incline your ear to me; rescue me speedily! Be a rock of refuge for me, a strong … More February 8 Psalm 31
February 8 Exodus 21-23 (ESV) Laws About Slaves 21:1 “Now these are the rules that you shall set before them. 2 When you buy a Hebrew slave, he shall serve six years, and in the seventh he shall go out free, for nothing. 3 If he comes in single, he shall go out single; if he comes in married, then … More February 8 Exodus 21-23
Now a Jew named Apollos, a native of Alexandria, came to Ephesus. He was an eloquent man, competent in the Scriptures. He had been instructed in the way of the Lord. And being fervent in spirit, he spoke and taught accurately the things concerning Jesus, though he knew only the baptism of John. He began … More God’s work and God’s workers in process
This is why I speak to them in parables, because seeing they do not see, and hearing they do not hear, nor do they understand. Indeed, in their case the prophecy of Isaiah is fulfilled that says: “‘“You will indeed hear but never understand, and you will indeed see but never perceive.” For this … More Jesus: This is why I speak to them in parables
Pastor John Piper comments on Exodus 19-20, our Bible reading passage for today, where God makes a covenant with Israel and gives the 10 commandments. Piper asks, “what are the divine promises and human conditions of this covenant? What does God commit himself to do? And what does he require of his covenant partner?” Here … More Covenant Commitment
February 7 Acts 18:18-28 (ESV) Paul Returns to Antioch 18 After this, Paul stayed many days longer and then took leave of the brothers [1] and set sail for Syria, and with him Priscilla and Aquila. At Cenchreae he had cut his hair, for he was under a vow. 19 And they came to Ephesus, and he left them there, … More February 7 Acts 18:18-28
February 7 Matthew 13:1-23 (ESV) The Parable of the Sower 13:1 That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat beside the sea. 2 And great crowds gathered about him, so that he got into a boat and sat down. And the whole crowd stood on the beach. 3 And he told them many things in parables, saying: “A … More February 7 Matthew 13:1-23
February 7 Psalm 30 (ESV) Joy Comes with the Morning A Psalm of David. A song at the dedication of the temple. 30:1 I will extol you, O Lord, for you have drawn me up and have not let my foes rejoice over me. 2 O Lord my God, I cried to you for help, and you have healed me. … More February 7 Psalm 30
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