John's Daily Scripture Search
I was raised on making time for Bible study every morning, mindful of Jesus' call to "Search the scriptures" (John 6:39). It has become as much a part of starting my day as breakfast, bathing, or breathing. (I mainly use the King James Version.)
Donna and I rely on a periodical called the St. James Daily Devotional Guide. With four readings each day, drawn from the historic lectionary of mere Christianity, it covers the entire Bible every two years. There are background notes by editor Patrick Reardon, along with suggested prayers.
So this daily blog isn't about my interpretations. It just offers a self-examining question that has occurred to me from each of the four readings. "Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith," says St. Paul (II Cor. 13:5). That's the idea here.
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“Jesus answered them and said, My Father worketh hitherto, and I work.” - John 5:17
“Nevertheless I will remember my covenant with thee.” - Ezekiel 16:60
“The earth is the Lord’s, and the fulness thereof.” - I Corinthians 10:26
“Let every man, wherein he is called, therein abide with God.” - I Corinthians 7:24
“How shall we sing the Lord’s song in a strange land?” - Psalms 137:4