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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“To me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” - Philippians 1:21
“As it was in the days of Noah, so shall it be also in the days of the Son of man.” - Luke 17:26
“Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit.” - Ephesians 6:17
“Deal bountifully with thy servant, that I may live, and keep thy word.” - Psalms 119:17
“But our God is in the heavens. He has done whatever he pleased.” - Psalms 115:3
“Making melody in your heart to the Lord.” - Ephesians 5:19
“This my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found.” - Luke 15:24
“Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep which was lost.” - Luke 15:6
“Whoever does not bear his cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple.” - Luke 14:27
“Two men went up into the temple to pray.” - Luke 18:10