Isaiah 11:1-9 (NIV) A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branch will bear fruit . 2 The Spirit of the LORD will rest on him— the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of

1 Corinthians 10:13-17 (NIV) 13  No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. 17  Because there is one loaf, we, who are many, are one body, for we all share the one loaf. -- 21  and the cup of demons too; you cannot have a part in both the Lord’s table and the table of demons. 22 passage & devotional: Belgic Confession of Faith, Article   35: The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper (Part 2) Today: 2 Thessalonians 1

John 15:1-8 (NIV): “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. 2 He cuts off every branch in puts it so plainly, "you were dead in your transgressions and sins" before being made alive (Ephesians 2: 1).

Romans 10:1-4 Brothers and sisters, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for the Israelites is that they may be saved. 2  For I can testify about them that they are zealous for God, but their zeal is not based

Romans 13:1-5 (NIV) 12:21  Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. 13 Let everyone be The authorities that exist have been established by God. 2  Consequently, whoever rebels against the Psalm 20 reminds us not to trust in horses or chariots , referring to the might of government, which Today: 2 Peter 2

ASK GOD FOR WHAT YOU NEED: Read the New Testament in a year, a chapter a day - 2 Timothy 1

you, was a child of God, chosen by the King of kings, even before the universe was created (Ephesians 1: But what a comfort it is to read Psalm 22, and know that even when God seems so far away, you can rest

John 17:1–5 (NIV) CONTEXT: As His crucifixion draws near, Jesus prays to His Father. 1 After Jesus said Glorify your Son, that your Son may glorify you. 2 For you granted him authority over all people that

If you were to read through the book of Acts, 1 Corinthians, 1 Peter, or 2 Timothy, you would find topics ASK GOD FOR WHAT YOU NEED: Read the New Testament in a year, a chapter a day - James 2

Find out how to escape. 1 Corinthians 15:21-22 (NIV) 21 For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man. 22 For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive original sin, which instills in us a propensity to sin, and the wages of this sin is death (Genesis 2: 17, Romans 6:23).