GENESIS 4:8-9 – Cain spoke to Abel his brother. And when they were in the field, Cain rose up against his brother Abel and killed him. Then the LORD said to Cain, “Where is Abel your brother?” He said, “I do not know; am I my brother’s keeper?” THEME OF THE DAY: YES, WE ARE, CAIN. When the Lord asks a…
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
Old Testament
JUDGES 3:1-6 – Now these are the nations that the Lord left, to test Israel by them, that is, all in Israel who had not experienced all the wars in Canaan. It was only in order that the generations of the people of Israel might know war, to teach war to those who had not known it before. These are the nations:…
JEREMIAH 15:16–21 – Your words were found, and I ate them, and your words became to me a joy and the delight of my heart, for I am called by your name, O LORD, God of hosts. I did not sit in the company of revelers, nor did I rejoice; I sat alone, because your hand was upon me, for you had…
JOSHUA 23:14 – And now I am about to go the way of all the earth, and you know in your hearts and souls, all of you, that not one word has failed of all the good things that the LORD your God promised concerning you. All have come to pass for you; not one of them has failed.” THEME OF THE…
JEREMIAH 31:3 – The Lord appeared to him from far away. I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have continued my faithfulness to you.” THEME OF THE DAY: WHY DOES GOD LOVE US? Has there been a time when we tried to figure out why God loves us? If not, don’t. If we have, how did that work…
PSALM 55:22 – Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved. “ THEME OF THE DAY: DEALING WITH OUR BURDENS. We each have them. Burdens. Not every day is “happy in Jesus” as we face trials, difficulties, and challenges. There are times in life we are not unlike Christian…