Such Glorious Knowledge I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. 2 Corinthians 12:9 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 Today’s Insights Paul doesn’t explicitly name what “thorn” (2 Corinthians 12:7) plagued him, but we know it caused distress, even though it didn’t …
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Bring It to God Hezekiah received the letter . . . and spread it out before the Lord. 2 Kings 19:14 2 Kings 19:14-20 Today’s Insights We learn much about Hezekiah from 2 Kings 18. At age twenty-five, Hezekiah, son of Ahaz and Abijah (daughter of Zechariah), began his reign …
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A Helping Hand Help [the poor] as you would a foreigner and stranger, so they can continue to live among you. Leviticus 25:35 Leviticus 25:35-38 Today’s Insights Every seven years, the people of Israel and all who lived with them were to stop their agricultural pursuits and live off only …
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No Regrets You fool! This very night your life will be demanded from you. Luke 12:20 Luke 12:13-21 Today’s Insights Jesus’ warnings against “all kinds of greed” (Luke 12:15) connect to a broader emphasis in Luke’s gospel on the dangers of wealth, as well as God’s concern for the poor. In …
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A Mom Looks Back “This time I will praise the Lord.” So [Leah] named him Judah. Genesis 29:35 Genesis 29:31-35 Today’s Insights The story of Leah is one of the saddest in Scripture (see Genesis 29:15-36). In ancient times, women had virtually no voice in what happened to them. When …
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Living with Full Faith In all this you greatly rejoice, though . . . you . . . suffer grief in all kinds of trials. 1 Peter 1:6 1 Peter 1:3-9 Today’s Insights The reality of suffering experienced by believers in Jesus is highlighted by Peter and others in the …
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Love’s Great Surprise I have seen the Lord! John 20:18 John 20:11-18 Today’s Insights Each of the gospel writers tell the story of Jesus’ resurrection with varying details. Mary Magdalene is the only woman who’s named in all four gospels (Matthew 28:1; Mark 16:1; Luke 24:10; John 20:1). When she …
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Deeply Rooted in Christ I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power. Ephesians 3:17-18 Ephesians 3:14-21 Today’s Insights Scattered throughout the Scriptures are both benedictions and doxologies, but there’s an interesting difference. A benediction is a horizontal statement of blessing bestowed by a person upon …
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Loving Others in Jesus You will always eat at my table. 2 Samuel 9:7 2 Samuel 9:1-10 Today’s Insights David asked whether there was anyone left in Saul’s household (the former king) to whom he could “show God’s kindness” (2 Samuel 9:3) for the sake of his friend Jonathan, Saul’s …
Read More »Humble Honor All those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted. Luke 14:11 Luke 14:7-11 Today’s Insights Jesus’ countercultural approach to honor in Luke 14:7-11 wasn’t a new concept for His audience. They were familiar with David, who as the youngest of his …
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