at the apostles’ feet. 5 But a man named Ananias, with his wife Sapphira, sold a piece of property, 2 He immediately paid them the wages their sins deserved: death (Genesis 2:17, Romans 6:23).

Genesis 22:1–19 (NIV) 22 Some time later God tested Abraham. He said to him, “Abraham!” “Here I am,” he replied. 2 Then God said, “Take your son, your only son, whom you love—Isaac—and go to The tests He sends us are not for His benefit (James 1:2-3, 1 Peter 1:6-7, Romans 5:3-4).

Gospels: Week 2 - Jesus' Preparation & Beginning of Ministry We're visiting a different book each day Mark 1:9–15 (NASB95) 9 In those days Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in

Scripture is the sufficient source for knowing and testing what is true. 1 John 4:1–6 (NIV) Dear friends spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world. 2  to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life” (1 Today: Acts 24

The Bible App 1 Chronicles 29:10-13 (NIV) CONTEXT: For this final week in our year long study of the exalt and give strength to all. 13  Now, our God, we give you thanks, and praise your glorious name. 2026 Unfading Truth Season Preview Canons of Dordt Point 1 - God's Unconditional Election Point 2 - Limited Thank God that He is sovereign over your 'kingdom' and pray that you will be a good steward of it in 2026 ; A SK GOD FOR WHAT YOU NEED: 2026 Unfading Truth Season Preview

Bible.com Matthew 1:18-21 (NIV) 18  This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about: His mother law, and yet did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly. 20 be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. 21 Canons of Dordt Point 1 - God's Unconditional Election Point 2 - Limited Atonement Articles 1-7 Article

BiblePic.com Genesis 9:1–6 ( LSB ) CONTEXT: Noah and his family and all the animals have just exited And God blessed Noah and his sons and said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth. 2 Canons of Dordt Point 1 - God's Unconditional Election Point 2 - Limited Atonement Point 3 - Total Depravity For more on this, see our post on this passage from 2023 as we studied the Heidelberg Catechism .   Today: 1 Timothy 4

Samuel has anointed David king, but Saul is still on the throne. 1 Samuel 17 (NIV) 17 Now the Philistines faith in a king like all the other nations to lead us and to go out before us and fight our battles (1 Sa. 8:20). Saul was no slouch - he stood a head taller than all the people (1 Sa. 9:2 & 10:23).

God built you a house through Jesus, the Son of God and the son of David. Read / Listen Listen to passage & devotional: Heidelberg Catechism Q&A 35 Q. What does it mean that he “was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary”? A. That the eternal Son of God, who is and remains true and eternal God, took to himself, through the working of the Holy Spirit, from the flesh and blood of the virgin Mary, a truly human nature so that he might become David’s true descendant, like his brothers in every way except for sin. Summary After David had fully established his kingdom in Israel, he expressed his desire to build a house for God, since God's presence still was within the tabernacle, a tent designed to move as Israel moved. David approached the prophet Nathan to be sure his idea of building a permanent temple was consistent with God's will. Nathan initially gave David the green light, telling David that the Lord was with him. But that night, the word of the Lord came to Nathan, revealing that David would not be the one to build Him a house, rather God would be the one who built a House - a never ending dynasty - for David. This passage is significant as it establishes the concept of the Davidic Covenant, which promises a lasting dynasty and kingdom for David's descendants, ultimately fulfilled in the person of Jesus Christ as the eternal king from the line of David. Dig Deeper Yesterday we were reminded of the importance of Jesus' miraculous virgin birth. The importance of this doctrine isn't necessarily the biological uniqueness of Jesus not having an earthly father, but as we'll focus on tomorrow, the point is that Jesus is a new Adam rather than a descendent of the first Adam. But at the same time, Jesus is fully human and through his mother Mary, He does have a biological heritage, and it's one that's very important: the fact that Jesus is a descendent of David fulfills the promise that David's throne will be established forever. It's often easy to just pray that Jesus will be with us in our horizontal relationships: our jobs, families and other immediate concerns. Of course Jesus will be with us in these things, and it is important to pray for them, but passages like this one remind us that God's concerns for us are much bigger than the particular challenges we struggle with on a day to day basis. God fulfilled this amazing promise to King David years about 1,000 later on Christmas morning, and what's more, He's included you in these promises! You have been chosen by God to be included in Christ, and so to reign with Him in a kingdom that will never end. God didn't need David to build a house for Him, rather God built a house for us through David! So whatever it is that's weighing you down today, take it to the Lord in prayer for sure, but even more so, be reminded that you're included in the Kingdom of God. Know that God will "plant you so that you can have a home of your own and no longer be disturbed (v10)." AAA Prayer (About) ACKNOWLEDGE WHO GOD IS: Our Father, who rules over all things with His Son, who sits on David's throne forever. ALIGN YOUR LIFE WITH GOD'S WILL: Ask God to continually remind you of your kingdom citizenship in the midst of worldly struggles. ASK GOD FOR WHAT YOU NEED: Read the New Testament in a year, a chapter a day - James 4

Read / Listen Read Luke 11:1-4 One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples.” 2 This is what makes it possible for you to fulfill the Bible's command to pray constantly (1 Thessalonians 5:17, Colossians 4:2, Ephesians 6:18). Read the New Testament in a year, a chapter a day - John 20