February 12 Matthew 15:1-20 (ESV) Traditions and Commandments 15:1 Then Pharisees and scribes came to Jesus from Jerusalem and said, 2 “Why do your disciples break the tradition of the elders? For they do not wash their hands when they eat.” 3 He answered them, “And why do you break the commandment of God for the sake of your tradition? 4 For God … More February 12 Matthew 15:1-20
February 12 Psalm 35 (ESV) Great Is the Lord Of David. 35:1 Contend, O Lord, with those who contend with me; fight against those who fight against me! 2 Take hold of shield and buckler and rise for my help! 3 Draw the spear and javelin [1] against my pursuers! Say to my soul, “I am your salvation!” 4 Let them be … More February 12 Psalm 35
February 12 Exodus 32-33 (ESV) The Golden Calf 32:1 When the people saw that Moses delayed to come down from the mountain, the people gathered themselves together to Aaron and said to him, “Up, make us gods who shall go before us. As for this Moses, the man who brought us up out of the land … More February 12 Exodus 32-33
In our Bible reading passage for today, Acts 20:13-38, Paul is speaking to the elders from Ephesus. In 2002, John Piper challenged men and women who are in positions of leadership in youth and college ministries: I want to begin by asking you a question that comes from the book of Acts. When your present … More Not shrinking, but imparting a passion
Here is J. C. Ryle with encouragement gleaned from our passage today, Matthew 14:22-36, which describes Jesus walking on the water in the midst of a storm. There is encouragement here for all true Christians. Let them know that there is nothing created, which is not under Christ’s control. “All things serve Him.” He may allow … More HIS billows. Under HIS control.
What does it mean to seek after God? How does one pursue the Almighty? Sam Storms explores Psalm 34, our Bible reading passage for today. He notes six things to consider as essential in pursuing God. Here are the highlights. First, celebrate God (vv. 1-3)! Observe the passion and intensity of David’s worship. “I will bless the Lord at … More Pursuing God 101
‘Place the incense altar just outside the inner curtain, opposite the Ark’s cover—the place of atonement—that rests on the Ark of the Covenant. I will meet with you there.’ Exodus 30:6. Our eyes may glaze over and the geography of the temple just doesn’t seem to mean much. But what IF the position of the … More God: I will meet with you there
February 11 Acts 20:13-38 (ESV) 13 But going ahead to the ship, we set sail for Assos, intending to take Paul aboard there, for so he had arranged, intending himself to go by land. 14 And when he met us at Assos, we took him on board and went to Mitylene. 15 And sailing from there we came the following … More February 11 Acts 20:13-38
February 11 Matthew 14:22-36 (ESV) Jesus Walks on the Water 22 Immediately he made the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. 23 And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, 24 but … More February 11 Matthew 14:22-36
February 11 Psalm 34 (ESV) Taste and See That the Lord Is Good [1] Of David, when he changed his behavior before Abimelech, so that he drove him out, and he went away. 34:1 I will bless the Lord at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth. 2 My soul makes its boast in the Lord; let the humble hear … More February 11 Psalm 34
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