Reading the Word 1 Peter 1:13–21 (ESV) 13 Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 14 As obedient children, do not be … Continue reading You Shall Be Holy
Reading the Word Psalm 116:12–19 (ESV) 12 What shall I render to the Lord for all his benefits to me? 13 I will lift up the cup of salvation and call on the name of the Lord, 14 I will pay my vows to the … Continue reading Precious in the Sight of the Lord
Reading the Word 1 John 4:1–6 (ESV) 1 Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world. 2 By this you know the Spirit of … Continue reading Test the Spirits
Reading the Word Mark 2:1–12 (ESV) 1 And when he returned to Capernaum after some days, it was reported that he was at home. 2 And many were gathered together, so that there was no more room, not even at … Continue reading Authority to Forgive Sins
Shaped by the Word is a daily, Bible-reading devotional. I do not publish supplemental material on Sundays, but I do include a suggested Scripture reading. Please be sure to subscribe to this page to follow along every day. Thanks for … Continue reading Enthroned in the Heavens
Today’s post is part of our Psalm Saturdays series from guest blogger Robert Chamberlain. Psalm 143:1–12 (ESV)1 Hear my prayer, O LORD; give ear to my pleas for mercy! In your faithfulness answer me, in your righteousness!2 Enter not into judgment with … Continue reading Hear
Reading the Word Psalm 90:1–12 (ESV)1 Lord, you have been our dwelling place in all generations.2 Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever you had formed the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God.3 You … Continue reading Teach Us to Number Our Days
Reading the Word Ecclesiastes 12:9–14 (ESV) 9 Besides being wise, the Preacher also taught the people knowledge, weighing and studying and arranging many proverbs with great care. 10 The Preacher sought to find words of delight, and uprightly he wrote words of … Continue reading The End of the Matter
Reading the Word Ecclesiastes 12:1–8 (ESV) 12 Remember also your Creator in the days of your youth, before the evil days come and the years draw near of which you will say, “I have no pleasure in them”; 2 before the sun … Continue reading Death Comes to All
Reading the Word Ecclesiastes 11:7–10 (ESV)7 Light is sweet, and it is pleasant for the eyes to see the sun.8 So if a person lives many years, let him rejoice in them all; but let him remember that the days … Continue reading Prepare in Your Youth
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