Listen to passage & devotional: Belgic Confession of Faith, Article 4: The Canonical Books This week In the New Testament, the four gospels— Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John; the Acts of the Apostles; the Today: Acts 5

BiblePic.com Hebrews 11:39-40 (NIV) CONTEXT: Hebrews 11, often referred to as the 'Hall of Faith,' recounts   These saints were all commended for their faith, yet none of them received what had been promised, 40 Warrior Who Saves Lamentations 3:19-23 - Great Is Thy Faithfulness John 3:16-18 - Simple Beauty 1 John 4: - The Power of Preaching 1 Cor 1.23-24 - God's Foolishness Psalm 93 - Mightier Than Chaos ​ Article 4: Today: Acts 21

Bible isn't a buffet where you can pick and choose only what you like (Photo credit: Unsplash) John 12:42 Even after Jesus had performed so many signs in their presence, the people would not believe in Him... 42   for they loved human praise more than praise from God. 44  Then Jesus cried out, “Whoever believes people 2 - God shows His sovereign love in the sending of Jesus Christ 3 - The Preaching of the Gospel 4 Today: Acts 1

John 6:47-57 (NIV) CONTEXT: We began this passage yesterday. explains that He is the bread of life from heaven, and whoever comes to Him will never hunger or thirst. 47 Very truly I tell you, the one who believes has eternal life. 48  I am the bread of life. 49  Your fathers spiritual life, the true body and true blood of Christ, your only Savior, but it's certainly not the act Today: 1 Thessalonians 4

BibleStudyTools.com John 8:30-44 (NIV) CONTEXT: Jesus has been talking to a somewhat hostile group of “If you were Abraham’s children,” said Jesus, “then you would do what Abraham did. 40  As it is, you Abraham did not do such things. 41  You are doing the works of your own father.” I have not come on my own; God sent me. 43  Why is my language not clear to you? And of course no matter His demeanor He never acted sinfully, but notice how often in the gospels (especially

you did awesome things that we did not expect, you came down, and the mountains trembled before you. 4  6   All of us have become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags; we Point 1 - God's Unconditional Election Point 2 - Limited Atonement Point 3 - Total Depravity Point 4 And it's not just our weak lapses that convict us, even our righteous acts are like filthy rags! Today: 1 Peter 4

Deuteronomy 32:45–47 (NIV) CONTEXT: Moses is giving his final words to the Israelites. He has come to the end of his life, and the people are just about to cross into the Promised Land. 45 Dig Deeper Deuteronomy 32:45–47 is Moses’s summary speech near the end of these first five books. not be a cold, rote ritual, because it's living and active proclamation that cuts to our core (Heb 4: Today: Acts 20

Genesis 45:1–8 (NIV) CONTEXT: Joseph, who had been sold into slavery by his brothers, only to ascend But his brothers were not able to answer him, because they were terrified at his presence. 4 Then Joseph incomprehensible that he arranges and does his work very well and justly even when the devils and wicked men act

Ezekiel 43:1–12 (NASB95) 1 Then he led me to the [temple's] gate, the gate facing toward the east; 2 And the visions were like the vision which I saw by the river Chebar; and I fell on my face. 4 And the Over the course of nine chapters (40-48), Ezekiel is given a preview tour. - and especially the direction it comes from - are so stunning that Ezekiel mentions it twice (v2 & 4)

In faithfulness he will bring forth justice; 4  he will not falter or be discouraged till he establishes - The Power of Preaching 1 Cor 1.23-24 - God's Foolishness Psalm 93 - Mightier Than Chaos ​ Article 4: 1-8 - One and the Same Romans 4:9-17 - Chicken or Egg? Romans 4:18-25 - Faithfully Face the Facts Hebrews 11:39-40 - Promises Kept Psalm 33 - God's Control, Today: Galatians 4