When You Pray…
Reading the Word Matthew 6:5–8 (ESV) — 5 “And when you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites. For they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, that they may be seen by … Continue reading When You Pray…
Tag: religion
Do Not Be Like the Hypocrites
Reading the Word Matthew 6:1–4 (ESV) — 1 “Beware of practicing your righteousness before other people in order to be seen by them, for then you will have no reward from your Father who is in heaven. 2 “Thus, when … Continue reading Do Not Be Like the Hypocrites
Love Your Enemies
Reading the Word Matthew 5:43–48 (ESV) — 43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, … Continue reading Love Your Enemies
An Eye for an Eye
Reading the Word Matthew 5:38–42 (ESV) — 38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ 39 But I say to you, Do not resist the one who is evil. … Continue reading An Eye for an Eye
Keep Your Word
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 I do not publish supplemental material on Sundays, but I do included a suggested Scripture reading.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 Keep Your Word
Hallelujah!
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 150:1–6 (ESV)1 Praise the LORD! Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty … Continue reading Hallelujah!
Lust and Adultery
Reading the Word Matthew 5:27–30 (ESV) — 27 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ 28 But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery … Continue reading Lust and Adultery
Anger
Due to my schedule today, I m unable to include devotional commentary. I have included today’s Scripture reading. Have a great day! Reading the Word Matthew 5:21–26 (ESV) — 21 “You have heard that it was said to those of … Continue reading Anger
Jesus: the Fulfillment of the Scriptures
Reading the Word Matthew 5:17–20 (ESV) — 17 “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. 18 For truly, I say to you, … Continue reading Jesus: the Fulfillment of the Scriptures
You Are the Light of the World
Reading the Word Matthew 5:14–16 (ESV) — 14 “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a … Continue reading You Are the Light of the World
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