But he, knowing their thoughts, said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself is laid waste, and a divided household falls. And if Satan also is divided against himself, how will his kingdom stand? For you say that I cast out demons by Beelzebul. —Luke 11:17-18, in our read-through-the-Bible plan. J. C. Ryle, at Grace … More Ryle: Serve Christ with all our hearts, if we serve Him at all.
July 18 Luke 11:14-28 (ESV) Jesus and Beelzebul 14 Now he was casting out a demon that was mute. When the demon had gone out, the mute man spoke, and the people marveled. 15 But some of them said, “He casts out demons by Beelzebul, the prince of demons,” 16 while others, to test him, kept seeking from him a … More July 18 Luke 11:14-28
July 18 2 Chronicles 13-16 (ESV) Abijah Reigns in Judah 13:1 In the eighteenth year of King Jeroboam, Abijah began to reign over Judah. 2 He reigned for three years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Micaiah [1] the daughter of Uriel of Gibeah. Now there was war between Abijah and Jeroboam. 3 Abijah went out to battle, having an army of … More July 18 2 Chronicles 13-16
What father among you, if his son asks for a fish, will instead of a fish give him a serpent; or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion? If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father give … More Prayer has never meant that God should stop being God.
July 17 Luke 11:1-13 (ESV) The Lord’s Prayer 11:1 Now Jesus [1] was praying in a certain place, and when he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.” 2 And he said to them, “When you pray, say: “Father, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come. 3 Give us each day … More July 17 Luke 11:1-13
But the Lord answered her, “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things, but one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her.” Luke 10:41-42, part of our read-through-the-Bible plan for today. Here are comments from Coty Pinckney, in a sermon, “Service in His … More Have I chosen “the good portion?”
July 16 Luke 10:38-42 (ESV) Martha and Mary 38 Now as they went on their way, Jesus [1] entered a village. And a woman named Martha welcomed him into her house. 39 And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to his teaching. 40 But Martha was distracted with much serving. And she went up … More July 16 Luke 10:38-42
Luke 10:25-37, our passage for today, is the story of the Good Samaritan. Here is part of a sermon from from John Piper: O how many things we could observe from the parable of the Good Samaritan! But I have one main observation to make and apply to our situation. The parable begins with a … More What kind of person am I?
July 15 Luke 10:25-37 (ESV) The Parable of the Good Samaritan 25 And behold, a lawyer stood up to put him to the test, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” 26 He said to him, “What is written in the Law? How do you read it?” 27 And he answered, “You shall love the Lord your God … More July 15 Luke 10:25-37
In that same hour he rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and said, “I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding and revealed them to little children; yes, Father, for such was your gracious will. Luke 10:21, in our reading plan for today. Coty … More Delighting in childlike humility
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