January 1….Psalm 1 (ESV) The Way of the Righteous and the Wicked 1:1 Blessed is the man [1] who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; 2 but his delight is in the law [2] of the Lord, and on … More January 1 Psalms 1
Genesis 1-2 (ESV) The Creation of the World 1:1 In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. 2 The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. 3 And God said, “Let there … More January 1 Genesis 1-2
Thank you for joining us on our read-through-the-Bible journey this year! I hope you will start up again in January! I, John, am the one who heard and saw these things. And when I heard and saw them, I fell down to worship at the feet of the angel who showed them to me, but … More This is the last chapter of the Bible, and this is the last duty of man:
Now there are also many other things that Jesus did. Were every one of them to be written, I suppose that the world itself could not contain the books that would be written. John 21:25 J.C. Ryle gives us insight as we wrap up our reading of John today: As much of Christ’s sayings and … More J.C. Ryle: There is enough and to spare.
Merry Christmas! I hope and pray that you have seen and known more of God through the reading of His Word this year. As you sing and celebrate the coming of Jesus, here is a segment (rather long, but worth it!) of a sermon from Malachi (our final Old Testament reading for today) that helps … More Sun of Righteousness
Today we finish our readings in Job. Here are insights from John Piper, in a sermon on Job 42, “Job:Reversal in Suffering” Neither bad theology (in the words of Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar) nor good theology (in the words of Elihu) gives us the knowledge of God which changes a person’s heart. “Taste and see … More Savoring the sweetness of God
December 25 Revelation 22 (ESV) The River of Life 22:1 Then the angel [1] showed me the river of the water of life, bright as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb 2 through the middle of the street of the city; also, on either side of the river, the tree of life [2] with … More December 25 Revelation 22
December 25 John 21:15-25 (ESV) Jesus and Peter 15 When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.” He said to him, “Feed my lambs.” 16 He said to him a second time, “Simon, son of John, do … More December 25 John 21:15-25
December 25 Job 42 (ESV) Job’s Confession and Repentance 42:1 Then Job answered the Lord and said: 2 “I know that you can do all things, and that no purpose of yours can be thwarted. 3 ‘Who is this that hides counsel without knowledge?’ Therefore I have uttered what I did not understand, things too wonderful for me, which I … More December 25 Job 42
December 25 Malachi 1-4 (ESV) 1:1 The oracle of the word of the Lord to Israel by Malachi. [1] The Lord’s Love for Israel 2 “I have loved you,” says the Lord. But you say, “How have you loved us?” “Is not Esau Jacob’s brother?” declares the Lord. “Yet I have loved Jacob 3 but Esau I have hated. I have laid waste his hill … More December 25 Malachi 1-4
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