Reading the Word Philippians 3:12–16 (ESV) — 12 Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own. 13 Brothers, I do … Continue reading The Upward Call of God
Reading the Word Isaiah 11:1–9 (ESV)1 There shall come forth a shoot from the stump of Jesse, and a branch from his roots shall bear fruit.2 And the Spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the Spirit of wisdom … Continue reading Jesus Is Coming Again
Reading the Word John 1:1-18 (ESV)1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made through him, and without him was not … Continue reading The Word Became Flesh
Reading the Word Luke 2:15–20 (ESV) — 15 When the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has … Continue reading Things to Ponder
Due to my schedule, I was unable to include devotional commentary for today’s post. Here is today’s reading from the Gospel of Matthew. Reading the Word Matthew 2:1–12 (ESV)1 Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the … Continue reading Gifts for a King
Reading the Word Luke 2:15–17 (ESV) — 15 When the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has … Continue reading Let Us Go and See
Reading the Word 2 Corinthians 8:8–9 (ESV) — 8 I say this not as a command, but to prove by the earnestness of others that your love also is genuine. 9 For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus … Continue reading He Became Poor
Reading the Word Luke 2:10–14 (ESV) — 10 And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11 For unto you is born this … Continue reading Peace on Earth
Shaped by the Word is a daily, Bible-reading devotional. I do not publish supplemental material on Sundays, but I do included a suggested Scripture reading. Please be sure to subscribe to this page so you can follow along each day. … Continue reading In These Last Days
Reading the Word Luke 2:8–11 (ESV) — 8 And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory … Continue reading Good News of Great Joy
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