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Spurgeon, Charles H. Morning and Evening: Daily Readings

Morning, July 14                                                   Go To Evening Reading           “If thou lift up thy tool upon it, thou hast polluted it.”           — Exodus 20:25 God’s altar was to be built of unhewn stones, that no trace of human skill or labour might be seen upon it. Human wisdom delights to trim and arrange the doctrines of the cross into a system more artificial and more congenial with the depraved tastes of fallen nature; instead, however, of improving the gospel carnal wisdom pollutes it, until it becomes another gospel, and not the truth of God at all. All alterations and amendments of the Lord’s own Word are defilement's and pollution's. The proud heart of man is very anxious to have a hand in the justification of the soul before God; preparations for Christ are dreamed of, ...

"For I Continue Childless"

"For I Continue Childless" Excerpt When  the  Lord  promised  Abram  that his reward  would be  great,  the patriarch immediately asked  what  he would receive since he was  childless.  This shows his faith. His vision was not blinded by Bera’s offer ( 14:22-24 );  Abram  still had only one hope, the original promise God had given ( 12:2-3 ). His concern was expressed by a marvelous word play on his household servant’s origin: this Eliezer of Damascus  ( Dammeśeq ) is the possessor-heir ( ḇen  mešeq , lit., “son of possession”) of  my estate  ( 15:2 ). It is as if Abram was stressing to God that “the omen is in the nomen”—a mere  servant  would become his  heir.  More Ross, Allen P. “Genesis.”  The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures . Ed. J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck. Vol. 1. Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985. 55. Print

Amazing Grace: 366 Inspiring Hymn Stories for Daily Devotions

December 27 LO! HE COMES, WITH CLOUDS DESCENDING Charles Wesley, 1707–1788   Look, He is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see Him, even those who pierced Him, and all the peoples of the earth will mourn because of Him. So shall it be! Amen. ( Revelation 1:7 ) When Jesus made His first entrance to earth, He was seen by only a small group of people—a few lowly shepherds and later by some wandering wise men. Bethlehem’s stable birth attracted little attention and had limited immediate effect upon the rest of the world. It was nearly 30 years before Christ’s earthly ministry gained much notice. What a contrast it will be when He returns for His second advent—every eye “shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory” (Matthew 24:30). Even those who crucified God’s Son will see and mourn, as will people from every tribe and nation because of their rejection of Him. But for those who have trusted in His redemptive work, the ...

You Will be Blessed

You Will be Blessed Excerpt ‎The context of Peter’s question makes it almost rhetorical. Though the adversary, through physical suffering or material hardship, would distress those who were eager (zēlōtai, lit., “zealots”) to do good, no real harm can come to those who belong to Christ . For even if suffering should occur, Christ ians are blessed and thus should not be frightened. The word here translated “blessed” (makarioi; cf . 4:14) was used by Jesus ( Matt. 5:3-11 ). To be “blessed” in this context does not mean to “feel delighted” but to be “highly privileged.” Christ ians are not to be afraid of what men can do to them ( cf . Matt. 10:28 ). Consequently 1 Peter 3:14 concludes with a quotation from Isaiah 8:12 which, in context, is part of an exhortation to fear God rather than men. Raymer, Roger M. “ 1 Peter .” The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures . Ed. J. F. Walvoord & R. B. Zuck. Vol. 2. Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985. 850. Print.

Bible Gateway Verse of the Day

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Isaiah 41:10 King James Version Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God : I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness .

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Today's Verse of the Day is From Colossians 3:1 KJV Translation: If ye then be risen with Christ , seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God . N KJV Translation: If you then be risen with Christ , seek those things which are above, where Christ sits on the right hand of God . Explore Thomas Nelson's King James Bibles and take your Bible reading further. © Copyright Thomas Nelson Publishers.

"For I Continue Childless"

"For I Continue Childless" Excerpt ‎ When the Lord promised Abram that his reward would be great, the patriarch immediately asked what he would receive since he was childless. This shows his faith. His vision was not blinded by Bera’s offer ( 14:22-24 ); Abram still had only one hope, the original promise God had given ( 12:2-3 ). His concern was expressed by a marvelous word play on his household servant’s origin: this Eliezer of Damascus (Dammeśeq) is the possessor-heir (ḇen mešeq, lit ., “son of possession” ) of my estate ( 15:2 ). It is as if Abram was stressing to God that “the omen is in the nomen” —a mere servant would become his heir. Ross, Allen P. “ Genesis .” The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures. Ed. J. F. Walvoord & R. B. Zuck. Vol. 1. Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985. 55 . Print.