OYB May 8 

Today´s reading:
OT: I Samuel 2:22-36, I Samuel 3-4
NT: John 5:24-47
Ps: Psalm 106:1-12
Pr: Proverbs 14:30-31

Gospel Thread – OT:

The LORD continued to appear at Shiloh, and there he revealed himself to Samuel through his word.

I Samuel 3:21 (NIV)

God truly is consistent: just as He revealed Himself to Samuel through His Word, still today, He reveals Himself to us through His Word.

Gospel Thread – NT:

You diligently study the Scriptures because you think that by them you possess eternal life. These are the Scriptures that testify about me

John 5:39 (NIV)

Jesus here is referring to the Law and Prophets of the Old Testament – in other words, He is referring to the Gospel thread of Scripture.

Gospel Thread – Psalms/Proverbs:

A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.

Proverbs 14:30 (NIV)

True, life-giving peace comes only through Jesus Christ.

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