God not only can provide for you, but He desires to because He's your Father! Read / Listen Listen to passage & devotional: Heidelberg Catechism Q&A 26 Q. What do you believe when you say, “I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth”? A. That the eternal Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who out of nothing created heaven and earth and everything in them, who still upholds and rules them by his eternal counsel and providence, is my God and Father because of Christ his Son. I trust him so much that I do not doubt he will provide whatever I need for body and soul, and he will turn to my good whatever adversity he sends me in this sad world. He is able to do this because he is almighty God; he desires to do this because he is a faithful Father. Summary Today's passage comes in the context of a letter written to brand new Christians who lived in a very pagan world. Much of their economy centered around the idol temple industry. In fact for most people, the only source of meat was the markets selling the meat that had been killed in sacrifice in an idol temple. In response to the Corinthians' query, Paul said that in most cases, this wasn't a sinful transaction, since the idols were "nothing at all in the world (v4)." Certainly the Corinthians' meat sourcing issue isn't one we face, especially since most of us live in the heart of the finest meat production region in the world! But what Paul writes next in v5-6 has massive implications for us. We might not have pagan temples in our towns, but American society is filled with all sorts of people and products positioning themselves as de facto "gods" and "lords." Yet regardless of society, "for us there is but one God." God is the sovereign creator and the uncaused cause "from whom all things came," but once again the reminder comes that He's not just a distant detached force that created the universe but has no real interest in your particular life. Rather, He's your Father. We read yesterday that He is actively orchestrating all things for your good! This results in an obligation on your part. Just as your Father is actively interested in you, you must be actively interested in Him. So much, in fact, that He is the reason "for whom you live!" Dig Deeper While it's comforting to be reminded that God is our omnipotent Father and not just an impersonal deity, the comfort would quickly fall flat without the final clause in v6. You were born sinful, unable to fulfill your obligation to live for God from the very moment you were conceived. The good news today is that God remains your Father because of Christ His Son! Just as all things came from God through Jesus, you can now fully live for God through Jesus, since you live in Christ! As you finish another week, thank your Father for redeeming your life through the obedience, death and resurrection of Jesus, and keep your eyes open for opportunities to live for God through Christ. AAA Prayer (About) ACKNOWLEDGE WHO GOD IS: Our Father, from whom all things came and for whom we live; ALIGN YOUR LIFE WITH GOD'S WILL: Thank God for sending Jesus, and ask for strength & perseverance to live for God through Christ. ASK GOD FOR WHAT YOU NEED: Read the New Testament in a year, a chapter a day - Hebrews 1

BiblePic.com Hebrews 11:39-40 (NIV) CONTEXT: Hebrews 11, often referred to as the 'Hall of Faith,' recounts - God's Unconditional Election Index for Articles 1-7 Article 1: God’s Right to Condemn All People Romans 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: :21-25 - Irrevocable Ezekiel 36:24-27 - A Whole New Reality Romans 9:15-21 - God's Mercy, Not Your Effort

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) And we also know that the rebuilt temple was completely destroyed by the Romans in AD 70.

Minnesota's favorite couple expressing their version of Psalm 49 Psalm 49 For the director of music. alike: 3  My mouth will speak words of wisdom; the meditation of my heart will give you understanding. 4   Summary Psalm 49 is different than other parts of the Bible. Dig Deeper   The mood changes in third stanza (vss. 15-19) of Psalm 49. Today: Romans 2

Acts 13:42-48 (NIV) CONTEXT: Paul & Barnabas preached the gospel in a synagogue in Antioch, and the people Summary Verse 44 is every preacher's dream - that the entire city would show up to listen. Romans 1:16 says that the gospel - that is, the message of the good news of salvation through Jesus Christ We picked up our reading today at verse 42. Today: Romans 2

to night reveals knowledge. 3   There is no speech, nor are there words, whose voice is not heard. 4    Canons of Dordt Point 1 - God's Unconditional Election Point 2 - Limited Atonement Articles 1- 4 Article General revelation is enough to make mankind aware of God and so leave us without excuse ( Romans 1:19 As we’re reminded in Romans 10:14-15 , How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? Today: Romans 7

Isaiah 45:1-7 (NIV) “This is what the LORD says to his anointed ( mā·šîaḥ ), to Cyrus, whose so that you may know that I am the LORD, the God of Israel, who summons you by name. 4  worked out for the good of those who love the LORD, who have been called according to His purpose ( Romans

Listen to passage & devotional: Belgic Confession of Faith, Article 4: The Canonical Books This week gospels— Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John; the Acts of the Apostles; the fourteen letters of Paul— to the Romans

Acts 13:26-41 (NIV) CONTEXT: Earlier this year we read about how "the whole city" showed up to hear believes is set free from every sin, a justification you were not able to obtain under the law of Moses. 40   Take care that what the prophets have said does not happen to you: 41  “ ‘Look, you scoffers, challenge as they rediscovered the doctrines of grace and worked to wean people off of the rituals the Roman

passage. 3   Then he told them many things in parables, saying: “A farmer went out to sow his seed. 4  Point 1 - God's Unconditional Election Point 2 - Limited Atonement Point 3 - Total Depravity Point 4 As Paul wrote the Romans in Romans 1:21, “For although they knew God, they neither glorified him as God