Studying this morning's four readings from the St. James Daily Devotional Guide (click to subscribe), I examined myself with these questions. Where is your self-examination leading today?
Psalms 46:1-11. Verse 10, what are the uproar, noises, and messages that get in the way of my being still and listening to God? What simple steps can I take today to tune Him in and tune all the rest of it out?
Exodus 30:1-38. Verses 10-16, why did the atonement ritual, kept up for centuries, ultimately fail in reconciling the Israelites with God? Why is Jesus’ way better? Do I take the atonement as seriously as I should?
I Corinthians 14:10-19. When talking about the things of God with fellow believers—or with unbelievers—do I tend to use too much insider talk and too little common sense that furthers mutual understanding?
John 8:37-47. Jesus calls out the murderous intentions of the Jewish leaders. How does the world’s desperation to silence God’s Messiah take form nowadays? What is my church doing about it?
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.