May 10 1 Samuel 21-23 (ESV) David and the Holy Bread 21:1 [1] Then David came to Nob to Ahimelech the priest. And Ahimelech came to meet David trembling and said to him, “Why are you alone, and no one with you?” 2 And David said to Ahimelech the priest, “The king has charged me with a matter and … More May 10 1 Samuel 21-23
Jesus said to them, “Is this not the reason you are wrong, because you know neither the Scriptures nor the power of God? Mark 12:24 These are Jesus’ first words of comment to the Sadducees. How relevant in our day, when people are no longer Biblically literate. How we need to KNOW God’s Word and KNOW … More The Importance of Knowing God and His Word
Sam Storms, Enjoying God Ministries, on Psalm 103: Were ever more beautiful words penned than these?“He does not deal with us according to our sins, nor repay us according to our iniquities. For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his steadfast love toward those who fear him; as far … More Before the throne of God above
Bob Deffinbaugh at Bible.org: One word sums up what this chapter [1 Samuel 20] is all about, and that word is covenant. David flees to Jonathan, at a very desperate moment in his life, because they have a covenant relationship which assures David of Jonathan’s love and support. This covenant of mutual love and good will … More 1 word summary of 1 Samuel 20
May 9 2 Corinthians 8 (ESV) Encouragement to Give Generously 8:1 We want you to know, brothers, [1] about the grace of God that has been given among the churches of Macedonia, 2 for in a severe test of affliction, their abundance of joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in a wealth of generosity on their part. 3 For they gave … More May 9 2 Corinthians 8
May 9 Mark 12:13-27 (ESV) Paying Taxes to Caesar 13 And they sent to him some of the Pharisees and some of the Herodians, to trap him in his talk. 14 And they came and said to him, “Teacher, we know that you are true and do not care about anyone’s opinion. For you are not swayed by … More May 9 Mark 12:13-27
May 9 Psalm 103 (ESV) 103:1 Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name! 2 Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, 3 who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases, 4 who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and … More May 9 Psalm 103
May 9 1 Samuel 19-20 (ESV) Saul Tries to Kill David 19:1 And Saul spoke to Jonathan his son and to all his servants, that they should kill David. But Jonathan, Saul’s son, delighted much in David.2 And Jonathan told David, “Saul my father seeks to kill you. Therefore be on your guard in the morning. Stay … More May 9 1 Samuel 19-20
Coty Pinckney on the Parable of the Tenants in Mark 12:1-12, our read-through-the-Bible passage today: Why had the owner put the tenants in the vineyard? Both for the good of the vineyard — as they care for it and make it fruitful — and for their own good. They were expected to share in the productivity of … More Learn fom the error of the tennants
As it is, I rejoice, not because you were grieved, but because you were grieved into repenting. For you felt a godly grief, so that you suffered no loss through us. For godly grief produces a repentance that leads to salvation without regret, whereas worldly grief produces death. —2 Corinthians 7:9-10, from our reading plan John … More Godly Grief
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