Genesis 48-49 / Matthew 15:29-16:12 / Psalm 20 / Proverbs 4:20-27 Later, after they crossed to the other side of the lake, the disciples discovered they had forgotten to bring any bread. “Watch out!” Jesus warned them. “Beware of the yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees.” I can understand the disciples being confused at this statement. …
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Genesis 44-45 / Matthew 14:13-36 / Psalm 18:37-50 / Proverbs 4:11-13 I chased my enemies and caught them; I did not stop until they were conquered. I struck them down so they could not get up; they fell beneath my feet. Are y’all ready to see my warrior side? Ready or not, here I come! Those …
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Genesis 42:18-43:34 / Matthew 13:47-14:12 / Psalm 18 16-36 / Proverbs 4:7-10 There were two pieces in today’s reading that grabbed my heart and attention, and they are similar in feel and meaning to me. The first is Matthew 13:47 “The Kingdom of Heaven is like a fishing net that was thrown into the water …
Genesis 39:1-41:16 / Matthew 12:46-13:23 / Psalm 17 / Proverbs 3:33-35 It’s interesting that the dreamer has now become a dream interpreter. It also seems as if he’s been humbled during his time in captivity and prison. I don’t know how many years Joseph was held in Egypt, but it was a time of hidden …
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Genesis 37-38 / Matthew 12:22-45 / Psalm 16 / Proverbs 3:27-32 Have you ever shared a dream, hope or fear with a family member or friend only to be made fun of? I’m sure we all have, and I’m sure we remember the sting of it. Some of us when stung the first time, clam …
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Genesis 35-36 / Matthew 12:1-21 / Psalm 15 / Proverbs 3:21-26 Psalm 15 is interesting because the text helps us discern who are of Christ and who are of the world. How? Let’s look! “He who walks with integrity, and works righteousness, And speaks truth in his heart.” You probably know what’s coming, so let’s …
Genesis 32:13-34:31 / Matthew 11:7-30 / Psalm 14 / Proverbs 3:19-20 As Jacob wrestled with God, not willing to give up until God blessed him, his name was changed. He went from being Jacob the supplanter (to supersede (another) especially by force or treachery) to Israel (God prevails). Was there anyone else in scripture whose …
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Genesis 31:17-32:12 / Matthew 10:24-11:6 / Psalm 13 / Proverbs 3:16-18 In Genesis 32:10 Jacob said to God, “I am not worthy of all the unfailing love and faithfulness you have shown to me, your servant.” Matthew 10:29-31 “What is the price of two sparrows – one copper coin? But not a single sparrow …
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Genesis 30:1-31:16 / Matthew 10:1-23 / Psalm 12 / Proverbs 3:13-15 Each day before I read, I ask the Lord to help me see what He wants me to see. Some days it’s many thoughts and some days it’s few; some days many words, and some days few. Today, one phrase grabbed my heart as …
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Genesis 26;17-27:46 / Matthew 9:1-17 / Psalm 10:16-18 / Proverbs 3:9-10 Between yesterday’s devotional and today’s, we have experienced the sudden passing of our future son-in-law, so my posts may reflect the grief we are walking through for a time. Of course, as with all of life, all of the emotions will be experienced and …
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