Psalm 24:3–6 (ESV)3 Who shall ascend the hill of the LORD? And who shall stand in his holy place?4 He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to what is false and … Continue reading Who Shall Ascend the Hill of the Lord?
Mark 5:35–43 (ESV) — 35 While he was still speaking, there came from the ruler’s house some who said, “Your daughter is dead. Why trouble the Teacher any further?” 36 But overhearing what they said, Jesus said to the ruler … Continue reading They Laughed at Jesus
Mark 5:25–34 (ESV) — 25 And there was a woman who had had a discharge of blood for twelve years, 26 and who had suffered much under many physicians, and had spent all that she had, and was no better … Continue reading Your Faith Has Made You Well
1 Samuel 17:38–47 (ESV) – 38 Then Saul clothed David with his armor. He put a helmet of bronze on his head and clothed him with a coat of mail, 39 and David strapped his sword over his armor. And … Continue reading The Battle Is the Lord’s
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?
This post is part of a series that will take us up to the Easter holiday that celebrates the Resurrection of our Lord. Mark 11:20–25 (ESV) – 20 As they passed by in the morning, they saw the fig tree … Continue reading Trust and Pray
Reading the Word Galatians 4:4–7 (ESV)4 But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, 5 to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as … Continue reading At Just the Right Time
Reading the Word Psalm 33:1–22 (ESV) 1 Shout for joy in the LORD, O you righteous!Praise befits the upright.2 Give thanks to the LORD with the lyre;make melody to him with the harp of ten strings!3 Sing to him a … Continue reading Wait for the Lord
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 I do not publish supplemental material on Sundays, but I do include a suggested Scripture reading.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 so you can follow along every day. Thanks for reading! Reading the Word Romans 3:21–26 (ESV) 21 But now the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law, although the Law and the Prophets bear witness to it— 22 the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction: 23 for all have sinned and fall short … Continue reading All Have Sinned
