Exodus 1 (NIV) 1 These are the names of the sons of Israel who went to Egypt with Jacob, each with his more numerous and, if war breaks out, will join our enemies, fight against us and leave the country.” 11 were oppressed, the more they multiplied and spread; so the Egyptians came to dread the Israelites 13   The king of Egypt said to the Hebrew midwives, whose names were Shiphrah and Puah, 16  “When you are 19  The midwives answered Pharaoh, “Hebrew women are not like Egyptian women; they are vigorous and give

Participating in the sacraments connects you to God's covenant people in all ages. 1 Corinthians 10:1 –4 (ESV) 1  For I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, that our fathers were all under the cloud, Today: John 15

1 Peter 1:1–2 (NIV) Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To God’s elect, exiles scattered throughout the In the New Testament, the four gospels— Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John; the Acts of the Apostles; the person (like Titus). 1st & 2nd Peter are called catholic epistles because they had a 'universal' audience rather than just Interpretation does NOT mean we get to manipulate the meaning until we get something we like!

Psalm 1 1  Blessed is the man who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners This opening Psalm sets the tone and context for the 149 psalms that follow it. Dig Deeper   Read in isolation, Psalm 1 makes the blessed life seem hopelessly unattainable. Whether you're male or female, Psalm 1 definitely prescribes a pattern you must endeavor to follow, and But Psalm 1 is pointing you away from yourself, and towards the one and only Man that accomplished what

If the world calls you foolish, you're likely on the right track! 1 Corinthians 1:21-25 (NIV) 21 For since in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom did not know Canons of Dordt Point 1 - God's Unconditional Election 1 - God's right to condemn all people 2 - God Summary Sometimes it's easy to think of ancient people like Paul as being simplistic and ignorant since Today: Mark 12

Gospels: Week 4 - Kingdom Teaching and Parables Matthew 5:1–11 (NASB95) 1 When Jesus saw the crowds, heart, for they shall see God. 9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. 10 those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 Canons of Dordt Point 1, Article 12: The Assurance of Election Assurance of their eternal and unchangeable

gospel, which is an investigative report Luke wrote for Theophilus. Jesus is alive and reunited with His disciples (Luke notes in v3 that he gave 'many convincing proofs But Luke's new book is about the beginning of the Church, not the end of the gospel. Ascension Day is coming on May 18. ASK GOD FOR WHAT YOU NEED: Read the New Testament in a year, a chapter a day - Matthew 18

Acts 10:1–23 (NASB95) 1 Now there was a man at Caesarea named Cornelius, a centurion of what was called 14 But Peter said, “By no means, Lord, for I have never eaten anything unholy and unclean.” 15 Again Luke actually tells us quite a bit about Cornelius, to whom we're introduced for the first (and only) time in Acts 10-11. But Luke is imparting more than a compliment with these words as he describes Cornelius; what he meant

Does it seem like you're chasing the wind? Then you need to read this! Faithlife.com Ecclesiastes 1 (NIV) 1 The words of the Teacher, son of David, king has been will be again, what has been done will be done again; There is nothing new under the sun. 10 the wind. 15 What is crooked cannot be straightened; what is lacking cannot be counted. 16 I said to If this sounds anything like your experience in life, you have lots in common with King Solomon.

Stay busy building life even as you expect Jesus to return at any moment. 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6 (NIV dates we do not need to write to you, 2  for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like escape. 4  But you, brothers and sisters, are not in darkness so that this day should surprise you like Listen to passage & devotional: Belgic Confession of Faith, Article   37: The Last Judgment (Part 1) throttle them back a little bit in his second letter, since many had quit their jobs (2 Thess. 3:6-12