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 63;1-11. Verse 4, why have so many people through the ages felt moved to uplift their hands when coming to God in praise or prayer? Action point for today?
Numbers 29:1-40. What is the sacrificial offering I am bringing to God’s altar today?
Acts 16:11-24. Paul and Silas are arrested for casting out an evil spirit from a young woman who had been exploited for financial gain. What are some powerful interests that profit from suppressing the gospel?
Mark 7:1-13. When has Jesus convicted me for hypocrisy? What am I still doing even now that is hypocritical, hence dishonoring to Jesus and a distraction from his offer of salvation?
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.