Exodus 4:1-5:21 / Matthew 18:1-20 / Psalm 22:19-31 / Proverbs 5:15-21 Today’s reading caught my humorous side! Sometimes when I’m reading, I put myself into the scene trying to imagine what it must have looked like. I tend to read the Bible, putting a “holy” spin on it (and maybe you do the same thing), …
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Genesis 50:1-Exodus 2:10 / Matthew 16:13-17:9 / Psalm 21 / Proverbs 5:1-6 There were so many fascinating and interesting portions in my reading today, but one passage in Matthew stood out more than the rest. I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how important it is to align my ways with God’s ways. We’ll talk …
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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 46-47 / Matthew 15:1-28 / Psalm 19 / Proverbs 4:14-19 They are more desirable than gold, even the finest gold. They are sweeter than honey, even honey dripping from the comb. What are they? What could possibly be more valuable than gold and sweeter than honey? 7 The instructions of the LORD are perfect, reviving …
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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 41:17-42 / Matthew 13:24-46 / Psalm 18:1-15 / Proverbs 4:1-6 The parable of the wheat and the weeds is being played out in the earth today. Both the wheat and the weeds have been planted together and the Lord is separating the two, proving who belongs to Him and who does not. And this …
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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 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 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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