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God Created Man
Today’s reading: Genesis 1-3 As I think about God’s grace and power to mankind in creation, I am convicted by my lack of thankfulness and...
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Jan 1, 2016
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Looking for Loopholes in God’s Law
Today’s reading: Genesis 49-50; Matthew 15:1-20 5 ‘My father made me swear, saying, “I am about to die: in my tomb that I hewed out for...
jacarroll71
Jan 20, 2015
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Developing A Sense of God’s Timing
Today’s reading: Genesis 46-48; Matthew 14:22-36 And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray....
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Jan 19, 2015
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The Emotional Life of a Godly Man
Today’s reading: Genesis 44-45; Matthew 14:1-21 10 He sent and had John beheaded in the prison, 11 and his head was brought on a platter...
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Jan 18, 2015
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Recognition, repentance, salvation
Today’s reading: Genesis 42-43; Matthew 13:33-58 57 And they took offense at him. But Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor...
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Jan 17, 2015
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God’s Providence in the Growth of His Kingdom
Today’s reading: Genesis 41; Matthew 13:1-32 31 He put another parable before them, saying, “The kingdom of heaven is like a grain of...
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Jan 16, 2015
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Jesus on Judgment
Today’s reading: Genesis 38-40; Matthew 12:22-50 God reveals Himself in His Word as a holy Judge. As Creator, He has every right over us...
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Jan 15, 2015
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Lord of All
Today’s reading: Genesis 36-37; Matthew 12:1-21 6 I tell you, something greater than the temple is here. 7 And if you had known what this...
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Jan 14, 2015
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God’s Election and the Free Offer of Salvation
Today’s reading: Genesis 33-35; Matthew 11 25 At that time Jesus declared, “I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have...
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Jan 13, 2015
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God’s Reassurance for Fearful Followers
Today’s reading: Genesis 31-32; Matthew 10:24-42 In both readings today, we meet people who are called by God to enter uncharted...
jacarroll71
Jan 12, 2015
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Family Hostility
Today’s reading: Genesis 29-30; Matthew 10:1-23 When Rachel saw that she bore Jacob no children, she envied her sister. She said to...
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Jan 11, 2015
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Labor Shortage
Today’s reading: Genesis 27-28; Matthew 9:18-38 “…and in you and your offspring shall all the families of the earth be blessed. Genesis...
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Jan 10, 2015
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