1 Samuel 17:31–37 (ESV) – 31 When the words that David spoke were heard, they repeated them before Saul, and he sent for him. 32 And David said to Saul, “Let no man’s heart fail because of him. Your servant … Continue reading The Lord Will Deliver
1 Samuel 17:19–27 (ESV)19 Now Saul and they and all the men of Israel were in the Valley of Elah, fighting with the Philistines. 20 And David rose early in the morning and left the sheep with a keeper and … Continue reading Who Defies the Living God?
1 Samuel 17:1–11 (ESV) – 1 Now the Philistines gathered their armies for battle. And they were gathered at Socoh, which belongs to Judah, and encamped between Socoh and Azekah, in Ephes-dammim. 2 And Saul and the men of Israel … Continue reading Goliath Terrorizes Israel
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 I do not publish supplemental material on Sundays, but I do included a suggested Scripture reading.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 A Little Mustard Seed
Today’s post is part of our Psalm Saturdays series from guest blogger Robert Chamberlain. You can contact him by sending a message to bobjc88 @ gmail.com. You can also find him at his new blog at www.roberlain.blogspot.com . Psalm 19:1–6 (ESV)1 The heavens declare the … Continue reading Creation
Mark 4:26–29 (ESV) – 26 And he said, “The kingdom of God is as if a man should scatter seed on the ground. 27 He sleeps and rises night and day, and the seed sprouts and grows; he knows not … Continue reading A Growing Seed
2 Corinthians 5:16–21 (ESV) – 16 From now on, therefore, we regard no one according to the flesh. Even though we once regarded Christ according to the flesh, we regard him thus no longer. 17 Therefore, if anyone is in … Continue reading Ambassadors for Christ
2 Corinthians 5:11–15 (ESV) – 11 Therefore, knowing the fear of the Lord, we persuade others. But what we are is known to God, and I hope it is known also to your conscience. 12 We are not commending ourselves … Continue reading One Has Died for All
Psalm 20:1–9 (ESV)1 May the LORD answer you in the day of trouble! May the name of the God of Jacob protect you!2 May he send you help from the sanctuary and give you support from Zion!3 May he remember … Continue reading May the Lord Help
Romans 8:12–17 (ESV) – 12 So then, brothers, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh. 13 For if you live according to the flesh you will die, but if by the Spirit you put … Continue reading Heirs with Christ
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