The teacher of religious law replied, “Well said, Teacher. You have spoken the truth by saying that there is only one God and no other. And I know it is important to love him with all my heart and all my understanding and all my strength, and to love my neighbor as myself. This is more important than to offer all of the burnt offerings and sacrifices required in the law.” [Read more…]
Jesus Christ
Morning Reading: Wed, 18 Apr – Job 33-34 ~ the arrogance of speaking for God
“Listen to my words, Job; pay attention to what I have to say. Now that I have begun to speak, let me continue. I speak with all sincerity; I speak the truth. [Read more…]
Morning Reading: Tue, 17 Apr – 1 Samuel 26-31 ~ Saul’s ignominious end
And Saul said to David, “Blessings on you, my son David. You will do many heroic deeds, and you will surely succeed.” [Read more…]
Morning Reading: Mon, 16 Apr – Exodus 9-12 ~ “Let my people go!” (Part II – Passover)
Then the Lord said to Moses, “I will strike Pharaoh and the land of Egypt with one more blow. After that, Pharaoh will let you leave this country. In fact, he will be so eager to get rid of you that he will force you all to leave.” [Read more…]
3rd Sunday of Easter Sunday – 15 Apr – Luke 24:35-48 ~ disbelief, joy and wonder
Jesus himself was suddenly standing there among them. “Peace be with you,” he said. But the whole group was startled and frightened, thinking they were seeing a ghost! [Read more…]
Morning Reading: Sat, 14 Apr – 1 Corinthians13-14 ~ Let love be your highest goal!
When you meet together, one will sing, another will teach, another will tell some special revelation God has given, one will speak in tongues, and another will interpret what is said. But everything that is done must strengthen all of you. [Read more…]
Morning Reading: Fri, 13 Apr – Mark 9-10 ~ Jesus wanted to teach his disciples
Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first among you must be the slave of everyone else. For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many. [Read more…]