Part of today’s read included two occasions where Jesus said the same thing. In Matthew 9:10-13, Jesus visits his new disciple, Matthew (Levi), in his home. Matthew had invited many of his friends to meet Jesus. They were a group of tax collectors and sinners, not the kind of people that a respected rabbi would …
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Read-Through-The-Bible [08.30.19]
Today finished up Lamentations (chapters 3-5). This little book is one long poem, and it makes my heart sad. It’s a terrible place to be…to know that you are in dire circumstances and a place of hopelessness, realizing that it is your own poor choices that landed you there! That’s enough to depress you, but …
Read-Through-The-Bible [08.22.19]
Today we leave Ezekiel in exile in Babylon and pop back over to Jerusalem, where we pick up Jeremiah again. He has continued to preach about the coming destruction of Jerusalem, and now, it is at the door. Nebuchadnezzar, literally, is at the door! The city is under siege. After years of scoffing at Jeremiah’s …
Mercy For Today (John Piper)
I thought this was worthy sharing today. A good reminder that we only need enough grace and mercy for today; tomorrow will take care of itself. Have a blessed week! ******* Mercy for Today By John Piper Original source The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they …
The Way Of The Word 