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A text — Genesis 1:1-5 1:1 In the beginning when God created the heavens and the earth,1:2 the earth was a formless void and darkness covered the face of the deep, while a wind from God swept over the face of the waters.1:3 Then God said, “Let there be light”; and there was light.1:4 AndContinue reading “Perpetual Light — Genesis 1”

A text — Isaiah 56:1, 6-856:1 Thus says the LORD: Maintain justice, and do what is right, for soon my salvation will come, and my deliverance be revealed.56:6 And the foreigners who join themselves to the LORD, to minister to him, to love the name of the LORD, and to be his servants, all whoContinue reading “The Foreigners Will Be Blessed — Isaiah 56”

A text — Genesis 45:1-1545:1 Then Joseph could no longer control himself before all those who stood by him, and he cried out, “Send everyone away from me.” So no one stayed with him when Joseph made himself known to his brothers.45:2 And he wept so loudly that the Egyptians heard it, and the householdContinue reading “Joseph’s Big Reveal — Genesis 45”

A text — Mark 1:4-111:4 John the baptizer appeared in the wilderness, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.1:5 And people from the whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem were going out to him, and were baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins.1:6 Now John wasContinue reading “Words to a Beloved Child – Mark 1”

A text — Wisdom of Solomon 6:12-166:12 Wisdom is radiant and unfading, and she is easily discerned by those who love her, and is found by those who seek her.6:13 She hastens to make herself known to those who desire her.6:14 One who rises early to seek her will have no difficulty, for she willContinue reading “Wisdom Is Looking For You – Solomon 6”

A text — Amos 5:18-245:18 Alas for you who desire the day of the LORD! Why do you want the day of the LORD? It is darkness, not light;5:19 as if someone fled from a lion, and was met by a bear; or went into the house and rested a hand against the wall, andContinue reading “Tend To Right Relationships – Amos 5”

A text — Matthew 22:15-2222:15 Then the Pharisees went and plotted to entrap him in what he said.22:16 So they sent their disciples to him, along with the Herodians, saying, “Teacher, we know that you are sincere, and teach  the way of God in accordance with truth, and show deference to no one; for youContinue reading “Amazed Pharisees – Matthew 22”

A text — Matthew 20:1-1620:1 “For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard.20:2 After agreeing with the laborers for the usual daily wage, he sent them into his vineyard.20:3 When he went out about nine o’clock, he saw others standing idleContinue reading “Who’s the Boss? — Matthew 20”

A text — Psalm 145:1-8145:1 I will extol you, my God and King, and bless your name forever and ever.145:2 Every day I will bless you, and praise your name forever and ever.145:3 Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; his greatness is unsearchable.145:4 One generation shall laud your works to another, andContinue reading “Thesaurus of Praise — Psalm 145”

A text — Philippians 1:21-301:21 For to me, living is Christ and dying is gain.1:22 If I am to live in the flesh, that means fruitful labor for me; and I do not know which I prefer.1:23 I am hard pressed between the two: my desire is to depart and be with Christ, for thatContinue reading “Conversation Worthy of the Gospel — Philippians 1”