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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“The Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout.” - I Thessalonians 4:16
“I will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the Lord.” - Psalms 116:13
“And the time came that the saints possessed the kingdom.” - Daniel 7:22
“Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.” - Luke 1:42
“You are weighed in the balances, and are found wanting.” - Daniel 5:27
“Our gospel came to you not only in word, but in power, and in the Holy Ghost.” - I Thessalonians 1:5
“The dayspring from on high has visited us.” - Luke 1:78