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 78:1-40. Verse 2, how does the Israelites’ experience in the Exodus serve as a parable for the lessons God wants me to learn from my own life-experiences here and now?
Deuteronomy 1:1-45. Verses 21 and 31, what is the spiritual homeland God has given me to possess, only provided I steadfastly believe him and yield not to fear or discouragement?
Acts 19:21-41. Ephesus explodes with anger when Paul opposes its pagan goddess, Diana. What are some entrenched interests of wealth and power today that are terrified of the name of Jesus?
Mark 8:34-9:1. Related, what are some forms of worldly allure and attachment that could tempt me to bargain away my soul? What specifically is the cross I must take up today to keep faith with the Lord Jesus?
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.