In The Word Read Acts 1:1-11 Introduction 1 The first account I composed, Theophilus, about all that Jesus began to do and teach, 2 until the day when He was taken up to heaven, after He had by the Holy Spirit given orders to the apostles whom He had chosen. 3 To these He also presented Himself alive after His suffering, by many convincing proofs, appearing to them over a period of forty […]
Month: May 2016
GOD IS NOT SURPRISED
In The Word Read Psalm 11-12 The Lord a Refuge and Defense. For the choir director. A Psalm of David. 11 In the Lord I take refuge; How can you say to my soul, “Flee as a bird to your mountain; 2 For, behold, the wicked bend the bow, They make ready their arrow upon the string To shoot in darkness at the upright in heart. 3 If the foundations are destroyed, […]
STAYING FOCUSED
In The Word Read Psalm 9-10 A Psalm of Thanksgiving for God’s Justice. For the choir director; on Muth-labben. A Psalm of David. 9 I will give thanks to the Lord with all my heart; I will tell of all Your wonders. 2 I will be glad and exult in You; I will sing praise to Your name, O Most High. 3 When my enemies turn back, […]
PERSPECTIVE
In The Word Read Psalm 7-8 The Lord Implored to Defend the Psalmist against the Wicked. A Shiggaion of David, which he sang to the Lord concerning Cush, a Benjamite. 7 O Lord my God, in You I have taken refuge; Save me from all those who pursue me, and deliver me, 2 Or he will tear my soul like a lion, Dragging me away, while there is […]
PINING AWAY
In The Word Read Psalm 6 Prayer for Mercy in Time of Trouble. For the choir director; with stringed instruments, upon an eight-string lyre. A Psalm of David. 6 O Lord, do not rebuke me in Your anger, Nor chasten me in Your wrath. 2 Be gracious to me, O Lord, for I am pining away; Heal me, O Lord, for my bones are dismayed. […]
OUR HIDING PLACE
In The Word Read Psalm 5 Prayer for Protection from the Wicked. For the choir director; for flute accompaniment. A Psalm of David. 5 Give ear to my words, O Lord, Consider my groaning. 2 Heed the sound of my cry for help, my King and my God, For to You I pray. 3 In the morning, O Lord, You will hear my voice; In […]
GOD IS FOR YOU
In The Word Read Psalm 3-4 Morning Prayer of Trust in God. A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son. 3 O Lord, how my adversaries have increased! Many are rising up against me. 2 Many are saying of my soul, “There is no deliverance for him in God.” Selah. 3 But You, O Lord, are a shield about me, My glory, and the […]
HOW BLESSED ARE YOU
In The Word Read Psalms 1-2 The Righteous and the Wicked Contrasted. 1 How blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, Nor stand in the path of sinners, Nor sit in the seat of scoffers! 2 But his delight is in the law of the Lord, And in His law he meditates day and night. 3 He will be like a […]
THE LIVING SAVIOR
In The Word Read Luke 24:36-53 Other Appearances 36 While they were telling these things, He Himself stood in their midst and *said to them, “Peace be to you.” 37 But they were startled and frightened and thought that they were seeing a spirit. 38 And He said to them, “Why are you troubled, and why do doubts arise in your hearts? 39 See My hands and […]
RENEWED HOPE AND FAITH
In The Word Read Luke 24:13-35 The Road to Emmaus 13 And behold, two of them were going that very day to a village named Emmaus, which was about seven miles from Jerusalem. 14 And they were talking with each other about all these things which had taken place. 15 While they were talking and discussing, Jesus Himself approached and began traveling with them. 16 But their […]