January 11 Psalm 11 (ESV) The Lord Is in His Holy Temple To the choirmaster. Of David. 11:1 In the Lord I take refuge; how can you say to my soul, “Flee like a bird to your mountain, 2 for behold, the wicked bend the bow; they have fitted their arrow to the string to shoot in the dark at the … More January 11 Psalm 11
January 11 Genesis 27-28 (ESV) Isaac Blesses Jacob 27:1 When Isaac was old and his eyes were dim so that he could not see, he called Esau his older son and said to him, “My son”; and he answered, “Here I am.” 2 He said, “Behold, I am old; I do not know the day of my death. 3 Now … More January 11 Genesis 27-28
J.C. Ryle says there are eight “foundation-stones”, which Jesus lays down at the beginning of the sermon on the mount. The wise person will look at all eight and evaluate their life against this passage of Scripture. J. C. Ryle comments on our passage for today, Matthew 5:1-12, The Beatitudes: 1-The Lord Jesus calls those … More Foundation stones of blessing
“He says in his heart, “I shall not be moved; throughout all generations I shall not meet adversity.”” (Psalm 10:6) As we read Psalm 10 today, here are comments on verse 6 from James Saurin, 1677-1730 found at The Treasury of David To consider religion always on the comfortable side; to congratulate one’s self for having … More Dreaded calm before a storm
In our reading for today, Genesis 25-26, we encounter the story of Esau selling his birthright to his younger brother, Jacob, in a moment of hunger. Alexander MacLaren was a renowned preacher of the 19th and 20th century. Expositions of Holy Scripture brings together many of the sermons over his fifty years in ministry. Here … More “Flinging away greater future good”
January 10 Acts 6 (ESV) Seven Chosen to Serve 6:1 Now in these days when the disciples were increasing in number, a complaint by the Hellenists [1] arose against the Hebrews because their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution. 2 And the twelve summoned the full number of the disciples and said, “It is not right that we … More January 10 Acts 6
January 10 Matthew 5:1-12 (ESV) The Sermon on the Mount 5:1 Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him. The Beatitudes 2 And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying: 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 “Blessed are … More January 10 Matthew 5:1-12
January 10 Psalm 10 (ESV) Why Do You Hide Yourself? 10:1 Why, O Lord, do you stand far away? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble? 2 In arrogance the wicked hotly pursue the poor; let them be caught in the schemes that they have devised. 3 For the wicked boasts of the desires of his soul, … More January 10 Psalm 10
January 10 Genesis 25-26 (ESV) Abraham’s Death and His Descendants 25:1 Abraham took another wife, whose name was Keturah. 2 She bore him Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian, Ishbak, and Shuah.3 Jokshan fathered Sheba and Dedan. The sons of Dedan were Asshurim, Letushim, and Leummim. 4 The sons of Midian were Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, Abida, and Eldaah. All these were the children … More January 10 Genesis 25-26
Today we read 5:17-42 in our Bible reading plan. But the high priest rose up and all who were with him, that is, the party of the Sadducees, and filled with jealousy they arrested the apostles and put them in the common prison. But at night an angel of the Lord opened the prison doors … More God’s power- not ours
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