The Names of God: God
This post is part of the series The Names of God. Psalm 46:10 (ESV) — 10 “Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!” Today we … Continue reading The Names of God: God
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The Authority of Jesus
Matthew 7:28–29 (ESV) — 28 And when Jesus finished these sayings, the crowds were astonished at his teaching, 29 for he was teaching them as one who had authority, and not as their scribes. This is the last passage from … Continue reading The Authority of Jesus
Build on the Rock
Reading the Word Matthew 7:24–27 (ESV) — 24 “Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25 And the rain fell, and the floods … Continue reading Build on the Rock
I Never Knew You
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 I do not publish supplemental material on Sundays, but I do included a suggested Scripture reading.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 I Never Knew You
Why I Can Sleep at Night
Today’s post is a part of our Psalm Saturdays series. Psalm 3:1–8 (ESV)1 O LORD, how many are my foes! Many are rising against me;2 many are saying of my soul, “There is no salvation for him in God.” Selah3 … Continue reading Why I Can Sleep at Night
Ravenous Wolves in the Church
Reading the Word Matthew 7:15–20 (ESV) — 15 “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves. 16 You will recognize them by their fruits. Are grapes gathered from thornbushes, or figs from … Continue reading Ravenous Wolves in the Church
The Narrow Gate
Reading the Word Matthew 7:13–14 (ESV) — 13 “Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. 14 For the gate is … Continue reading The Narrow Gate
The Golden Rule
Reading the Word Matthew 7:12 (ESV) — 12 “So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets. Understanding and Applying the Word Who disagrees with the Golden … Continue reading The Golden Rule
Ask, Seek, Knock
Reading the Word Matthew 7:7–11 (ESV) — 7 “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. 8 For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks … Continue reading Ask, Seek, Knock
Pearls Before Pigs
Reading the Word Matthew 7:6 (ESV) — 6 “Do not give dogs what is holy, and do not throw your pearls before pigs, lest they trample them underfoot and turn to attack you. Understanding and Applying the Word After warning … Continue reading Pearls Before Pigs
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