Revelation 2:8–11 (ESV) — 8 “And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write: ‘The words of the first and the last, who died and came to life. 9 “ ‘I know your tribulation and your poverty (but you are … Continue reading Seven Churches: Smyrna
Revelation 2:1–7 (ESV) — 1 “To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: ‘The words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand, who walks among the seven golden lampstands. 2 “ ‘I know your works, your … Continue reading Seven Churches: Ephesus
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. Psalm 6:1–10 (ESV)1 O LORD, rebuke me not in your anger, nor discipline me in your wrath.2 … Continue reading Night
This post is part of the series The Names of God. Genesis 1:1–5 (ESV) — 1 In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. 2 The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of … Continue reading The Names of God: Elohim
This post is part of the series The Names of God. Judges 6:22–24 (ESV) — 22 Then Gideon perceived that he was the angel of the LORD. And Gideon said, “Alas, O Lord GOD! For now I have seen the angel … Continue reading The Names of God: YHWH Shalom
This post is part of the series The Names of God. Leviticus 20:7–8 (ESV) — 7 Consecrate yourselves, therefore, and be holy, for I am the LORD your God. 8 Keep my statutes and do them; I am the LORD who … Continue reading The Names of God: YHWH Mekaddishkem
This post is part of the series The Names of God. Isaiah 40:28 (ESV) — 28 Have you not known? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not … Continue reading The Names of God: El Olam
Sorry I was unable to write my usual devotional this morning. I have included a Scripture reading for today. Thanks for reading! Luke 4:1–13 (ESV) — 1 And Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was … Continue reading Jesus Tempted
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 I do not publish supplemental material on Sundays, but I do included a suggested Scripture reading.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 Jesus Came To Seek and Save
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. Psalm 5:1–12 (ESV)1 Give ear to my words, O LORD; consider my groaning.2 Give attention to the … Continue reading Morning
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