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The Grand Narrative
The plans of God for His people will be completed with certainty. Today’s reading: Isaiah 24-26; Ephesians 4 1 O Lord, you are my God; I...
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Oct 2, 2015
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The Purposes of God
God’s purposes include all nations, all peoples, and all times and result in the exaltation of Jesus Christ as Lord of all. Today’s...
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Oct 1, 2015
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Why Life is Not Vain
The gospel of Jesus Christ shows us why the earthly life of believers, while far from as complete as it will be in glory, is also not...
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Sep 17, 2015
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Poverty, Joy, and Generosity
God’s grace brings joy and generosity among those who have little. Today’s reading: Proverbs 30-31; 2 Corinthians 8 20 She opens her hand...
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Sep 16, 2015
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Two Sides of Holiness
Godliness has both a negative and a positive side. Today’s reading: Proverbs 28-29; 2 Corinthians 7 7 A righteous man knows the rights of...
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Sep 15, 2015
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To My Dying Breath
Today’s reading: Psalms 145-147; I Corinthians 11:1-15 1 Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord, O my soul! 2 I will praise the Lord as long...
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Aug 31, 2015
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Being and Doing the Lord’s Work
Today’s reading: Psalms 136-138; I Corinthians 9 8      The LORD will fulfill his purpose for me; your steadfast love, O LORD, endures...
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Aug 28, 2015
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The God of Wisdom and the Wisdom of God
Today’s reading: Psalm 109-111; Romans 16 10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good...
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Aug 18, 2015
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God’s Faithfulness and Wisdom
Today’s reading: Psalm 88-89; Romans 10 30 If his children forsake my law and do not walk according to my rules, 31 if they violate my...
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Aug 10, 2015
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Everything Good
Today’s reading: Psalm 82-84; Romans 8:19-39 11 For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord bestows favor and honor. No good thing...
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Aug 8, 2015
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More than Forgiven
Today’s reading: Psalm 79-81; Romans 8:1-18 8 Do not remember against us our former iniquities; let your compassion come speedily to...
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Aug 7, 2015
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Joy in God Alone
Today’s reading: Psalm 73-74; Romans 5 25 Whom have I in heaven but you? And there is nothing on earth that I desire besides you. 26 My...
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Aug 4, 2015
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