The end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man. —Ecclesiastes 12:13 Ray Stedman: Everything hangs upon that word, “Fear God.” I know that this is a difficult word for us to comprehend. Most of us think of it in terms of … More Understanding the FEAR of God
March 25 Romans 16 (ESV) Personal Greetings 16:1 I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a servant [1] of the church at Cenchreae, 2 that you may welcome her in the Lord in a way worthy of the saints, and help her in whatever she may need from you, for she has been a patron of … More March 25 Romans 16
March 25 Matthew 28:11-20 (ESV) The Report of the Guard 11 While they were going, behold, some of the guard went into the city and told the chief priests all that had taken place. 12 And when they had assembled with the elders and taken counsel, they gave a sufficient sum of money to the soldiers 13 and said, “Tell … More March 25 Matthew 28:11-20
March 25 Psalm 71 (ESV) Forsake Me Not When My Strength Is Spent 71:1 In you, O Lord, do I take refuge; let me never be put to shame! 2 In your righteousness deliver me and rescue me; incline your ear to me, and save me! 3 Be to me a rock of refuge, to which I may continually … More March 25 Psalm 71
March 25 Deuteronomy 33-34 (ESV) Moses’ Final Blessing on Israel 33:1 This is the blessing with which Moses the man of God blessed the people of Israel before his death. 2 He said, “The Lord came from Sinai and dawned from Seir upon us; [1] he shone forth from Mount Paran; he came from the ten thousands of holy ones, with … More March 25 Deuteronomy 33-34
March 24 Romans 15:14-33 (ESV) Paul the Minister to the Gentiles 14 I myself am satisfied about you, my brothers, [1] that you yourselves are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge and able to instruct one another. 15 But on some points I have written to you very boldly by way of reminder, because of the grace given me … More March 24 Romans 15:14-33
March 24 Matthew 28:1-10 (ESV) The Resurrection 28:1 Now after the Sabbath, toward the dawn of the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. 2 And behold, there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled back the stone and … More March 24 Matthew 28:1-10
March 24 Psalm 70 (ESV) O Lord, Do Not Delay To the choirmaster. Of David, for the memorial offering. 70:1 Make haste, O God, to deliver me! O Lord, make haste to help me! 2 Let them be put to shame and confusion who seek my life! Let them be turned back and brought to dishonor who delight in … More March 24 Psalm 70
March 24 Deuteronomy 32 (ESV) 32:1 “Give ear, O heavens, and I will speak, and let the earth hear the words of my mouth. 2 May my teaching drop as the rain, my speech distill as the dew, like gentle rain upon the tender grass, and like showers upon the herb. 3 For I will proclaim the name … More March 24 Deuteronomy 32
March 23 Romans 15:1-13 (ESV) The Example of Christ 15:1 We who are strong have an obligation to bear with the failings of the weak, and not to please ourselves. 2 Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, to build him up. 3 For Christ did not please himself, but as it is written, “The reproaches of … More March 23 Romans 15:1-13
