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December 9 – Practical Life Lessons
Reading Rom. 12:1-16:27 Devotional Today’s reading concludes Paul’s letter to the Romans. These chapters are filled with very helpful, practical wisdom from GOD. Let’s consider some of these principles for today’s devotional: 1 Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and…
August 25 – GOD Will Avenge His People
Reading Eze. 25:1-17; 26:1-16; 30:1-26; 31:1-18 Devotional In today’s reading, Ezekiel prophesies of the coming punishment upon the lands of Egypt, Ammon, Edom, Philistia, and Assyria. There are four primary reasons given for the punishment of these peoples: Their pride Their idolatry Their wickedness Their persecution of GOD’s people Israel In the past month or…
June 9 – Obadiah’s Prophecy Against Edom
Reading Obadiah 1-21 Devotional In the days of Jehoram, king of Judah, the Edomites rebelled against Judah and set up their own king. The prophet Obadiah’s message is a rebuke against Edom for their revolt against Judah. While some believe that Obadiah’s prophecy is concerning another time period, perhaps 250 years later, The Daily Bible…
May 22 – Disharmony and Strife
Reading Disharmony and Strife Solicitation to Evil – Prov. 1:10-19; 16:29; 25:26; 27:3; 28:10 Violence – Prov. 3:31-32; 21:7, 29 Murderers – Prov. 28:17 Causing Others Harm – Prov. 3:29-30 Revenge – Prov. 20:22; 24:28-29 Dissension and Strife – Prov. 6:16-19; 17:1; 18:18-19 Meddling – Prov. 26:17 Honesty Truthfulness – Prov. 12:20; 13:5; 24:26; 26:18-19…
April 22 – Seeing GOD in the Psalms (Part 4)
Reading Psalm 61; 62; 64; 69 Devotional As we journey through the Psalms, our daily focus is upon what we learn of GOD. Today we learn that GOD: Has been my refuge and strong tower against the foe. Has heard my vows and given me the heritage of those who fear His name. Provides rest…
April 20 – Seeing GOD in the Psalms (Part 2)
Reading Psalm 13; 17; 23; 26; 28; 31 Devotional As we journey through the Psalms, our daily focus is upon what we learn of GOD. Today we learn that GOD: Never fails in His love toward us. Provides salvation. Has been good to us. Will answer our prayer. Saves those who take their refuge in…
April 12 – Amnon, Tamar and Absalom
Reading 2 Sam. 12:24-25 1 Chron. 3:4c-9 2 Sam. 13:1-14:24 Devotional Recall that GOD told David through Nathan the prophet that “the sword will never depart from your house” (2 Sam. 12:1-12). In today’s reading we see the beginning of this prophecy unfold. David had a son named Amnon. David had another son named Absalom…
January 13 – Dealing with Dishonest People
Reading Gen. 29:1-30:43 Devotional When Jacob fled his home for fear of Esau he went east until he found his uncle Laban’s family. Laban welcomed Jacob into his home. After a month Laban said to Jacob, “Because you are my relative, should you therefore serve me for nothing? Tell me, what should your wages be?”…