In The Word Read 1 Thessalonians 5 The Day of the Lord 5 Now as to the times and the epochs, brethren, you have no need of anything to be written to you. 2 For you yourselves know full well that the day of the Lord will come just like a thief in the night. 3 While they are saying, “Peace and safety!” then destruction will come upon […]
Month: August 2016
YOUR FAITH SPEAKS
In The Word Read I Thessalonians 3 Encouragement of Timothy’s Visit 3 Therefore when we could endure it no longer, we thought it best to be left behind at Athens alone, 2 and we sent Timothy, our brother and God’s fellow worker in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you as to your faith,3 so that no one would be disturbed by these […]
CAN YOU BE TRUSTED?
In The Word Read I Thessalonians 2 Paul’s Ministry 2 For you yourselves know, brethren, that our coming to you was not in vain, 2 but after we had already suffered and been mistreated in Philippi, as you know, we had the boldness in our God to speak to you the gospel of God amid much opposition. 3 For our exhortation does not come from error or impurity or by way of deceit; 4 but just […]
YOU’RE THE MESSAGE
In The Word Read I Thessalonians 1 Thanksgiving for These Believers 1 Paul and Silvanus and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace. 2 We give thanks to God always for all of you, making mention of you in our prayers; 3 constantly bearing in mind your work of faith and labor of love […]
VINDICATION
In The Word Read Psalm 26 Protestation of Integrity and Prayer for Protection. A Psalm of David. 26 Vindicate me, O Lord, for I have walked in my integrity, And I have trusted in the Lord without wavering. 2 Examine me, O Lord, and try me; Test my mind and my heart. 3 For Your lovingkindness is before my eyes, And I have walked in Your truth. 4 I do […]
GOD’S WORD
In The Word Read Psalms 19 The Works and the Word of God. For the choir director. A Psalm of David. 19 The heavens are telling of the glory of God; And their expanse is declaring the work of His hands. 2 Day to day pours forth speech, And night to night reveals knowledge. 3 There is no speech, nor are there […]
GOD WILL GIRD YOU WITH STRENGTH
In The Word Read Psalm 18:31-50 31 For who is God, but the Lord? And who is a rock, except our God, 32 The God who girds me with strength And makes my way blameless? 33 He makes my feet like hinds’ feet, And sets me upon my high places. 34 He trains my hands for battle, So that my arms can bend a bow of bronze. 35 You have also […]
CONFIDENT RELATIONSHIP
In The Word Read Psalm 17 Prayer for Protection against Oppressors. A Prayer of David. 17 Hear a just cause, O Lord, give heed to my cry; Give ear to my prayer, which is not from deceitful lips. 2 Let my judgment come forth from Your presence; Let Your eyes look with equity. 3 You have tried my heart; You have visited me by night; You have tested me […]
NEVER BE SHAKEN
In The Word Read Psalm 15-16 Description of a Citizen of Zion. A Psalm of David. 15 O Lord, who may abide in Your tent? Who may dwell on Your holy hill? 2 He who walks with integrity, and works righteousness, And speaks truth in his heart. 3 He does not slander with his tongue, Nor does evil to his neighbor, Nor takes up a reproach against his […]
JUST BEFORE THE DAWN
In The Word Read Psalm 13-14 Prayer for Help in Trouble. For the choir director. A Psalm of David. 13 How long, O Lord? Will You forget me forever? How long will You hide Your face from me? 2 How long shall I take counsel in my soul, Having sorrow in my heart all the day? How long will my enemy be […]