1 Corinthians 8 begins with an interesting use of the word ‘knowledge’. Paul says, “knowledge puffs up” (8:1). We can be proud of what we know, and this undermines our wise use of that knowledge. Paul says, “If anyone imagines that he knows something, he does not yet know as he ought to know. But… Read More Today’s thought “… known by God” (August 27)
“the man who was raised up on high, the anointed of the God of Jacob, and the sweet psalmist of Israel” (2Sa 23:1 AV) This phrase occurs in 2 Samuel 23:1. It has often been quoted about David that he is “the anointed of the God of Jacob, the sweet Psalmist of Israel”. Although there… Read More Today’s thought “The sweet Psalmist of Israel” (August 05)
We all ere given the opportunity to get to know the Word of God. It is the best guide for mankind to find unending peace in a lovely world. August 28, 2023 Verse Of The Day
Behind every significant event in history has been the “will of the LORD” bringing about things that are “good” or things that are “bad” – more often the latter. This is even sometimes the case with seemingly insignificant events! In our reading of 1 Samuel 9, donkeys belonging to a Benjamite become lost and the… Read More It is what they deserve
More than one month ago, Vladimir Putin did what he had said not going to do. This is yet another proof that one cannot rely on the words of a human being. One must always be very careful when things are denied or promised. In today’s reading (Numbers 14) we also see how people easily… Read More Perplexity among the nations
These are the first words in our Psalms reading; does your soul long for the same as the Psalmist? “My soul longs for your salvation; I hope in your word. My eyes long for your promise …” (119:81,82). There is urgency in his expressions – do we share that urgency? There are three special verses… Read More Today’s thought Does your soul long for the same as the Psalmist? (March 11)
By the beginning of the New Year we, in our third and fourth Daily Bible Readings, we look at Psalm 1 & 2 and think about the people we have, or do want to have, contact with. We should know that happy may be the one who manages to stay clear from the wrong friends;… Read More Today’s thought “Going with the right people” (January 01)
In his second letter the apostle Peter writes to those that have obtained a like precious faith with him and his fellow apostles in the righteousness of their God and the Saviour Jesus Christ. (2 Peter 3:1) He writes that in both of his letters he tried to inspire his brethren and sisters to a… Read More Today’s thought “Inspired to a sincere and pure way of thinking” (December 15)
Today’s thought “Lest he come suddenly, and …” (August 18) Today we read three thought-provoking chapters – but that is the ‘appeal’ of God’s word – and each year we exercise our minds each day seeking to think through the words we read and gain more understanding – and also take lessons for ourselves from… Read More Today’s thought “Lest he come suddenly, and …” (August 18)
Today’s thought “You know neither the scriptures nor …” (August 17) We saw today in Mark 12 how Jesus challenged those who distort God’s word. This word, to them, was what we call the ‘Old Testament’. These equally inspired words are largely ignored today despite the wonderful discovery of scrolls of all of the books… Read More Today’s thought “You know neither the scriptures nor …” (August 17)
“The word … is at work in you believers” As we started reading Paul’s letters to the Thessalonians we cannot help but be arrested in mind – and feel challenged by Paul’s perception of the spirit among the believers there. Paul had “charged (them) to walk in a manner worthy of God, who calls you… Read More Today’ Thought “The word … is at work in you believers” (May 17)
Today’s thought “Do not add anything to what God commands you, and do not take anything away” (April 21) Today we encounter a very important writing which may even frighten us who want to preach. It reminds us of the importance of bringing Gods Word to others how it is and not how human doctrines… Read More Today’s thought “Do not add anything to what God commands you, and do not take anything away.” (April 21)
Today’s thought “Using God’s words to justify actions” (April 1-2) How often men use God’s words to justify their actions. (Numbers 16:3) in this godless world we also do find lots of people who say they are Christian, but do not follow the teachings of the Nazarene Jew Jeshua (Jesus Christ) and even have not… Read More Today’s thought “Using God’s words to justify actions” (April 1-2)
Today’s thought “One’s life does not consist in …” (March 20) Today’s Luke 12 contains some of the most challenging teaching of Jesus – it is as appropriate today as it was then! A crowd surrounded him and “Someone in the crowd said to him, ‘Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me’”… Read More Today’s thought “One’s life does not consist in …” (March 20)
Today’s thought “God has come to test you …” (February 10) Exodus 19 + 20 We read today in great detail of the arrival of the people of Israel at Mount Sinai on “the third new moon” (Exodus 19:1). For the great mass of people with their flocks and herds, it had been a testing… Read More Today’s thought “God has come to test you …” (February 10)
Today’s thought “Out of the heart of man come …” (August 12) The first verse of Jeremiah 33 tells of how “The word of the LORD came to Jeremiah … while he was still shut up in the court of the guard” and told him of the judgments he was about to bring. They would… Read More Today’s thought “Out of the heart of man come …” (August 12)
This month, let’s pray that through our daily readings our understanding of Bible teaching will be enlightening, powerful and relevant, that we will find and share new things in God’s Word that will excite us and lead us forward together in faith, hope and love.
Today’s thought “To know what was in your heart” (April 24) All our readings today are memorable ones; they challenge our contemplation! The words, “man does not live by bread alone, but man lives by every word that comes from the mouth of the LORD” should be familiar to us as words Jesus uttered when… Read More Today’s thought “Man lives by every word that comes from the mouth of Jehovah” (April 24)
“37 And the Father that sent me, he hath borne witness of me. Ye have neither heard his voice at any time, nor seen his form. 38 And ye have not his word abiding in you: for whom he sent, him ye believe not. 39 {1 } Ye search the scriptures, because ye think that in… Read More Extra memorizing verses John 5:38 God’s Word abiding in you
Scripture verses talking about the position of Christ Jesus, him being the son of God and not God himself. As ea human being sent by God he didn’t claim special privileges. Instead, he lived a selfless, obedient life and then died a selfless, obedient death.… Read More Additional verses to memorize Philippians 2:6-9 + Luke 22:42 Jesus not regarding equality with God
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