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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“Men of Israel, and ye that fear God, give audience.” - Acts 13:16
“Wait on the Lord. Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart.” - Psalms 27:14
“Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereto I have called them.” - Acts 13:2
“His chains fell off, and the angel said to him, Gird yourself.” - Acts 12:7, 8
“The man Moses was very meek, above all others.” - Numbers 12:3
“A great multitude, when they had heard what great things he did, came unto him.” - Mark 3:8
“Is it lawful on the sabbath days to do good or to do evil?” - Mark 3:4
“When it is sown, it grows up and becomes greater than all herbs.” - Mark 4:32