In The Word Read: Matthew 3 The Preaching of John the Baptist 3 Now in those days John the Baptist *came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea, saying, 2 “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” 3 For this is the one referred to by Isaiah the prophet when he said, “The voice of […]
Month: January 2021
Lessons From the Wise Men
In The Word Read: Matthew 2 The Visit of the Magi 2 Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying, 2 “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we saw His star in […]
A Savior Is Born
In The Word Read: Matthew 1 The Genealogy of Jesus the Messiah 1 The record of the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah, the son of David, the son of Abraham: 2 Abraham fathered Isaac, Isaac fathered Jacob, and Jacob fathered Judah and his brothers. 3 Judah fathered Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez fathered Hezron, and […]
The Temple of Your Heart
In The Word Read: Isaiah 66 Heaven Is God’s Throne 66 This is what the Lord says: “Heaven is My throne and the earth is the footstool for My feet. Where then is a house you could build for Me? And where is a place that I may rest? 2 For My hand made all […]
God’s Salvation to the Gentiles
In The Word Read: Isaiah 65 A Rebellious People 65 “I permitted Myself to be sought by those who did not ask for Me; I permitted Myself to be found by those who did not seek Me. I said, ‘Here am I, here am I,’ To a nation which did not call on My […]
The Benefits of Remembering
In The Word Read: Isaiah 63:7-64:12 God’s Ancient Mercies Recalled 7 I will make mention of the mercies of the Lord, and the praises of the Lord, According to all that the Lord has granted us, And the great goodness toward the house of Israel, Which He has granted them according to His compassion […]
Saved For a Great Life
In The Word Read: Isaiah 61:1-63:6 Exaltation of the Afflicted 61 The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, Because the Lord anointed me To bring good news to the humble; He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, To proclaim release to captives And freedom to prisoners; 2 To proclaim the favorable […]
God’s Light Chases Away Darkness
In The Word Read: Isaiah 60 A Glorified Zion 60 “Arise, shine; for your light has come, And the glory of the Lord has risen upon you. 2 For behold, darkness will cover the earth And deep darkness the peoples; But the Lord will rise upon you And His glory will appear upon you. 3 Nations […]
Sin’s Consequences
In The Word Read: Isaiah 59 Separation from God 59 Behold, the Lord’s hand is not so short That it cannot save; Nor is His ear so dull That it cannot hear. 2 But your wrongdoings have caused a separation between you and your God, And your sins have hidden His face from you so […]
Spiritual Disciplines to Be Godly
In The Word Read: Isaiah 58 Observances of Fasts 58 “Cry loudly, do not hold back; Raise your voice like a trumpet, And declare to My people their wrongdoing, And to the house of Jacob their sins. 2 Yet they seek Me day by day and delight to know My ways, As a nation that […]