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  • How the Word “Church” is Used in the New Testament

    Let’s look at how the word “church” is used in the New Testament (NT). This is an important study in modern times because society has redefined the English word “church” and this makes it challenging to separate what is from what should be. “Church” Defined In the NT, the Holy Spirit used a single Greek word…

  • December 24 – When You Follow a Shadow

    Reading Heb. 6:13-10:18 Devotional The writer of Hebrews continues his explanation of how Jesus and the new covenant are superior to the Law of Moses and the old covenant. Yesterday, we looked at the various roles that Jesus serves, including that of our high priest. Today’s reading continues that thought by comparing the Jewish system…

  • May 18 – The Importance of Discipline

    Reading Sharing and Responding to Wisdom Advice and Rebuke – Prov. 3:1-2; 9:7-9; 10:8; 12:15; 13:1, 13; 15:31; 17:10; 19:16, 20, 25, 27; 23:9; 25:12; 27:5-6, 17; 29:1 Value of Advisers – Prov. 11:14; 15:22; 20:18; 24:5-6 Discipline – Prov. 3:11-12; 10:17; 12:1; 13:18, 24; 15:5, 10, 12, 32; 19:18; 20:30; 22:6, 15; 23:13-14; 29:15,…

  • May 17 – Fear GOD and Trust in Him

    Reading Value of Wise Sayings – Prov. 22:17-21 Purpose of Proverbs – Prov. 1:1-7; 25:1 Preeminence of God Fear of the Lord – Prov. 9:10-12; 10:27; 14:2, 26-27; 15:33; 19:23; 28:14 Trust in God or Self – 3:5-8; 14:12; 16:3, 20; 18:2, 4, 10; 19:3; 20:24; 21:22; 26:12; 28:26; 29:25 Divine Providence – 15:3; 16:1,…

  • May 13 – Solomon Builds the Temple

    Reading 1 Kings 5:1-9; 2 Chron. 2:1, 3-16 1 Kings 5:10-18; 2 Chron. 2:2, 17-18 1 Kings 6:1; 2 Chron. 3:1-2 1 Kings 6:11-13, 2 1 Kings 6:9b, 18; 2 Chron. 3:5-7a 1 Kings 6:7 2 Chron. 3:4 1 Kings 6:4-6, 8, 10; 2 Chron. 3:9b 1 Kings 6:16-17, 19-22; 2 Chron. 3:8-9a 1 Kings…

  • January 29 – Pattern is Important

    Reading Ex. 25:1-28:43 Devotional Before GOD gave Moses the instructions regarding the tabernacle and its furnishings, He said: And let them make Me a sanctuary, that I may dwell among them. According to all that I show you, that is, the pattern of the tabernacle and the pattern of all its furnishings, just so you…

  • February 5 – GOD Organizes

    Reading Num. 9:1-12; 1:1-2:34 Devotional The Israelites had been encamped at Mount Sinai for 9 months. GOD instructed Moses to have the people observe the LORD’s Passover, which marked one year since they left Egypt. During this same time period GOD began organizing the tribes of Israel for their specific functions. First, He took the…

  • February 2 – As the LORD Commanded

    Reading Ex. 39:2-40:35 Devotional Ex. 39 records the creation of the clothing for the priests and the high priest. Seven times during this chapter the Holy Spirit uses the phrase, “as the LORD had commanded Moses.” Moses followed GOD’s instructions exactly as GOD had said. This was very important. If Moses had heard GOD and…