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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“Not that which goes into the mouth defiles a man, but that which comes out of the mouth.” - Matthew 15:11
“Why do you transgress the commandment of God by your tradition?” - Matthew 15:3
“For the Lord Jesus Christ’s sake, strive together with me in your prayers to God.” - Romans 15:30
“The God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing.” - Romans 15:13
“Be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus.” - Roman 15:5
“The kingdom of heaven is like a merchant man seeking goodly pearls.” - Matthew 14:45
“He that sows the good seed is the Son of man. The field is the world.” - Matthew 13:37, 38
“Charity out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned.” - I Timothy 1:5