De·vo·tions: an act of religious observance or prayer, especially when private. Often used in the plural. Posts in this category pertain to my observations and commentary regarding Bible study and devotions.
Today´s reading:
OT: Isaiah 10-11
NT: II Corinthians 12:11-21
Ps: Psalm 56
Pr: Proverbs 23:6-8
Today´s notable verse:
In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can mortal man do to me?
Psalm 56:4 (NIV)
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Today´s reading:
OT: Isaiah 8-9
NT: II Corinthians 12:1-10
Ps: Psalm 55
Pr: Proverbs 23:4-5
Today´s notable verse:
9 But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. 10 That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
II Corinthians 12:9-10 (NIV)
Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall.
Psalm 55:22 (NIV)
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Today´s reading:
OT: Isaiah 6-7
NT: II Corinthians 11:16-33
Ps: Psalm 54
Pr: Proverbs 23:1-3
Today´s notable verse:
Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!”
Isaiah 6:8 (NIV)
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Today´s reading:
OT: Isaiah 3-5
NT: II Corinthians 11:1-15
Ps: Psalm 53
Pr: Proverbs 22:28-29
Today´s notable verse:
Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter.
Isaiah 5:20 (NIV)
14 And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light. 15 It is not surprising, then, if his servants masquerade as servants of righteousness. Their end will be what their actions deserve.
II Corinthians 11:14-15 (NIV)
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Posted 9 September, back-dated.
Today´s reading:
OT: Isaiah 1-2
NT: II Corinthians 10
Ps: Psalm 52
Pr: Proverbs 22:26-27
Today´s notable verse:
3 For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. 4 The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. 5 We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.
II Corinthians 10:3-5 (NIV)
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Today´s reading:
OT: Song of Solomon 5-8
NT: II Corinthians 9
Ps: Psalm 51
Pr: Proverbs 22:24-25
Today´s notable verse:
7 Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 8 And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.
II Corinthians 9:7-8 (NIV)
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Posted 7 September, back-dated.
Today´s reading:
OT: Song of Solomon 1-4
NT: II Corinthians 8:16-24
Ps: Psalm 50
Pr: Proverbs 22:22-23
Today´s notable verse:
Like a lily among thorns is my darling among the maidens.
Song of Solomon 2:2 (NIV)
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Posted 7 September, back-dated.
Today´s reading:
OT: Ecclesiastes 10-12
NT: II Corinthians 8:1-15
Ps: Psalm 49
Pr: Proverbs 22:20-21
Today´s notable verse:
Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man.
Ecclesiastes 12:13 (NIV)
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Posted 7 September, back-dated.
Today´s reading:
OT: Ecclesiastes 7-9
NT: II Corinthians 7:8-16
Ps: Psalm 48
Pr: Proverbs 22:17-19
Today´s notable verse:
The end of a matter is better than its beginning, and patience is better than pride.
Ecclesiastes 7:8 (NIV)
10 Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death. 11 See what this godly sorrow has produced in you: what earnestness, what eagerness to clear yourselves, what indignation, what alarm, what longing, what concern, what readiness to see justice done. At every point you have proved yourselves to be innocent in this matter.
II Corinthians 7:10-11 (NIV)
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Posted 7 September, back-dated.
Today´s reading:
OT: Ecclesiastes 4-6
NT: II Corinthians 6:14-18, II Corinthians 7:1-7
Ps: Psalm 47
Pr: Proverbs 22:16
Today´s notable verse:
It is better not to vow than to make a vow and not fulfill it.
Ecclesiastes 5:5 (NIV)
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