Me From the Inside Out

Read: Hosea 12:12-14; 2 Kings 7:7-9; Micah 6:16 and SOAP: Hosea 12:14 Hosea 12:12-14 New Living Translation Jacob fled to the land of Aram, and there he earned a wife by tending sheep.13 Then by a prophet the Lord brought Jacob’s descendants[out of Egypt;and by that prophet they were protected.14 But the people of Israel have bitterly provoked the Lord,so their Lord will now sentence…

Faithful Love: Week 5, Thursday Nothing Can Separate Us from God’s Love

Hosea 12:9-12 NLT “But I am the Lord your God, who rescued you from slavery in Egypt.And I will make you live in tents again, as you do each year at the Festival of Shelters.10 I sent my prophets to warn you with many visions and parables.” 11 But the people of Gilead are worthless because of their idol worship.And in Gilgal, too,…

Faithful Love: Wk 5, Wednesday Wrestle or Surrender

Jacob lost the fight and wept.

Faithful Love: Week 5, Monday Reap Steadfast Love

Now is the time to seek the LORD.

Faithful Love: Week 4, Friday Living as Wise Women

Like any loving father, God wanted to bless His children out of His abundance.

Faithful Love: Week 4, Thursday Finding Fruit in the Desert

You don’t find grapes in the desert, but if you did, it would thrill you.

Faithful Love: Week 4, Wednesday Unaware of Disaster

During the night, some wicked men of Gibeah went to the old man’s house and demanded to have sex with the Levite visitor.

Faithful Love: Week 4, Tuesday Pressing On In Faith

What if God …

Faithful Love: Week 4, Monday The First and Best Option

Even when we sin in awful ways,

A Response to Hosea 6:1-3

His Word isn’t just power against sin though …

Faithful Love: Week 3, Thursday He Makes Himself Known

How many times do we do the wrong thing and then blame God –

Faithful Love: Week 3 – Wednesday Love First

I had spent a lot of time reminding God about the many things I had done for Him –

Faithful Love: Week 3 — Monday Seek His Face

As Philippians 3:18 says, when our heart is set on earthly things, we walk as enemies of the cross.

Faithful Love: Week 2, Friday – Do Not Be Deceived

Do not be deceived …

Faithful Love: Week 2, Thursday Idols, Then and Now

There is no knowledge of God.

Faithful Love: Week 2, Wednesday Go Again and Love

The people have turned to other gods and love to worship them. –

Faithful Love: Week 2, Tuesday With God There is Always Hope

And He will allure it back to Himself –

Faithful Love: Week 2, Monday Whom Will We Love Most?

Israel offered herself to other gods in the way that an adulterous woman offers herself to lovers.

Faithful Love: Week 2 Preview

Faithful Love started off with a bang. If you weren’t familiar with the book of Hosea, you may have been surprised by God’s call on Hosea to marry Gomer, a prostitute, and to have children with her. You may have also found it surprising or even disheartening to read that he would no longer show mercy…

Faithful Love: Week 1, Friday Children of the Living God

It will be said, ‘You are children of the living God. –

Faithful Love: Week 1, Thursday God Extends Mercy

I will no longer show love to the people of Israel

Faithful Love: Week 1, Wednesday And on That Day

They did not turn from these sins.

Faithful Love: Week 1, Tuesday Provoking the LORD

This adulterous marriage was a vivid illustration of how Israel had forsaken and rejected the Lord.

Behind the Scenes

So, I started a new Bible study this morning called “Faithful Love”, based on the book of Hosea in the Old Testament. I’ve read the book many times and studied it more than a few and it is one of my favorite books because of the beautiful picture it paints of God’s redeeming love. However,…

Faithful Love: Week 1, Monday – Salvation is Found in the Lord

Faithful Love describes the relationship of God to His people …

Gospel of Mark: Week 6, Friday – Life and Life Abundantly

What she found would not only change her life, but the entire world

Gospel of Mark: Wk 6, Thursday – Truly He is the Son of God

“My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?”

Gospel of Mark: Wk 6, Wednesday – The Suffering of Christ

The fact that God didn’t rescue Jesus from the cross is one of the hardest truths to accept.

Gospel of Mark: Week 6, Tuesday – Peter’s Denial

But He was silent and did not answer –

The Gospel of Mark: Week 6, Monday – Jesus the Messiah

“Yet, I want Your will to be done, not Mine.”

The Gospel of Mark: Week 5, Friday – Alabaster

Mary knew who Jesus was. She knew what He was worth.

Gospel of Mark: Wk5, Thursday -Watch Out! Stay Alert!

Until that time comes, we have been told what to do –

The Gospel of Mark: Wk 5, Wednesday – Persecuted but Not Abandoned

Watch out! I have warned you about this ahead of time!

The Gospel of Mark: Wk5, Tuesday – Where is Your Faith?

Many rich people put in large amounts. Then …

The Gospel of Mark: Wk4, Friday Praying With Power

Jesus set the example for us all by His own personal prayer walk during His season of ministry on earth:

The Gospel of Mark: Week 4 Thursday – Hosanna!

Blessed is the One who comes in the name of the Lord –

Gospel of Mark: Wk 4, Wednesday -To Serve

He was the One who knelt down beside the lowly, …

Gospel of Mark: Week 4, Tuesday All Things Are Possible

“Humanly speaking, it is impossible.”

Gospel of Mark: Week 4, Monday Cut It OFF

If your hand causes you to sin, cut it off! It is better for you to enter into life crippled than to have two hands and go into hell, to the unquenchable fire. – Mark 9:43

Thoughts of the Cross

Captivated by thoughts of Calvary …

The Gospel of Mark: Week 3, Friday – “Listen to Him”

Immediately, God the Father claimed Jesus as His Son.

The Gospel of Mark: Wk3, Thursday

Peter replied, “You are the …”

The Gospel of Mark: Week 3 Wednesday, The Heart of the Matter

When Jesus explained the law He revealed the evil condition of their hearts.

The Gospel of Mark: Week 3, Tuesday – Hardened Hearts

The Disciples had no excuse for their lack of faith.

The Gospel of Mark: Week 3 Monday – To the End of the Age

They thought they knew who Jesus was

The Gospel of Mark: Week 2, Friday – A Touch of Faith

Reaching for only a touch of His cloak, she had no doubt Jesus could heal her.

The Gospel of Mark: Week 2, Thursday – A Testimony

Tell them what the Lord has done –

The Gospel of Mark: Week 2, Wednesday – Have Faith

Why are you afraid? Do you still have no faith?

The Gospel of Mark: Week 2, Tuesday – The Good Soil

“Listen! A farmer went out to plant some seed –

The Gospel of Mark: Week 2 Monday – Chosen

The true family of Jesus is …

The Gospel of Mark: Week 1 — Friday – Transformed

Jesus did not choose perfect men to be His disciples.

The Gospel of Mark: Week 1 Thursday – The Sabbath

… the Sabbath was created to be a blessing, not a requirement for His people.

The Gospel of Mark: Week 1 Wednesday – Friend of Sinners

Jesus cared for and spent time with all people. Regardless of their past or present.

The Gospel of Mark: Week 1 Tuesday – “Who IS Jesus?”

He intentionally left what could have given more recognition or more power to be alone with God.

The Gospel of Mark: Week 1 Monday – Preparing the Way

Jesus – He preached, taught, healed, and talked to many people every day

“Truly this man was God’s Son.” –Mark 15:39 When we face challenges and difficulties in life, we need comfort. When we are unsure where to turn, we need hope. When we face our mortality, we need a Savior. When we doubt our faith, we need assurance. Jesus is our comfort, our hope, our Savior, and…

Draw Near: Week 6 — Friday A Lifetime of Study

For you have a special place in my heart

Draw Near: Week 6, Thursday — God’s Message

For he called you to share in his Kingdom and glory.

Draw Near: Week 6, Wednesday The Why of Memorization

If you openly declare that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. –

Draw Near: Week 6, Tuesday — Knowing God’s Word Helps You

Fix these words of mine into your mind and being, and tie them as a reminder on your hands –

Draw Near: Week 6, Monday — Praying God’s Word

But avoid profane chatter, because those occupied with it will stray further and further into ungodliness

Draw Near: Week 5, Friday Reframing Our Minds Around Application

How can a young person stay pure?

Draw Near: Week 5, Thursday Written For Our Instruction

God’s book has it all –

Draw Near: Week 5, Wednesday Applying God’s Commands

The commands of God guide us in living.

Draw Near: Week 5, Tuesday — The Living and Enduring Word of God

Your new life will last forever because it comes from the eternal, living word of God.

Draw Near: Week 5 — Monday On to Application

“How can I apply this to my day, week, life, or circumstance?”

Draw Near: Week 4, Friday Relying on the Helper

And the Advocate, the Holy Spirit Whom the Father will send in My name – will remind you of everything I have said to you. John 14:26

Draw Near: Week 4, Thursday The Sword of the Spirit

Stand your ground

Draw Near: Week 4, Wednesday Cultural and Historical Background

Find a verse that speaks truth into that area of your life and choose to believe what God says, over what Satan says!

Draw Near: Week 4, Tuesday — Open My Eyes

Today’s Scripture – Psalm 119:17-18; Luke 11:28 (SOAP: Psalm 119:17-18) Psalm 119:17-18 Be good to your servant, that I may live and obey your word.18 Open my eyes to see the wonderful truths in your instructions. Luke 11:28 Jesus replied, “But even more blessed are all who hear the word of God and put it into practice.” “In these…

Draw Near: Week 4, Monday — Dealing With Hard Passages

There is a great reward for those who obey them.

Draw Near: Week 3, Friday — Interpretation

We should never ask the question, “What does this passage mean to me?”

Draw Near: Week3 – Wednesday Literary Devices

Through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, the human authors of the Bible were creative and artistic with the words they recorded.

Draw Near: Week 3, Tuedsday Inspired by God

When I think of training my mind often goes back to my days as an athlete; running sprints, lifting weights, pushing the physical limits of the body.

Draw Near: Week 3, Monday – The Law of the LORD is Perfect

As we draw near to God, He promises to draw near to us. His Word is perfect, true, reliable, and fair.

Draw Near: Week2, Thursday Draw Near to God and …

What would “drawing near” look like for you today?

Draw Near: Week 2, Wednesday What Do I See

Today’s Scripture – Psalm 19:4-6; John 1:14-18 (SOAP: John 1:14) John 1:14-18 So the Word became human and made his home among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness. And we have seen his glory, the glory of the Father’s one and only Son. 15 John testified about him when he shouted to the crowds,…

Draw Near: Week 2, Friday Created by Him

God is faithful. He has revealed Himself in creation and in His Word.

Draw Near: Week 2- Tuesday The Invisible Made Visible

Even those who do not yet know Jesus know deep in their hearts that there is a creator.

Draw Near: Week 2 – Monday What’s the Genre?

In the same way we approach varying genres of books or movies differently, the way we read the books of the Bible depends on their genre.

Draw Near: Week 1, Friday SOAP Bible Study Method

“We believe that using this method allows us to glean a greater understanding of Scripture, which allows us to apply it effectively to our lives.” LGG

Draw Near: Week 1, Thursday

“Who we spend time with matters.”

Draw Near: Week 1, Wednesday Why Inductive Bible Study?

The world stands firm and cannot be shaken.

Draw Near: Week 1, Tuesday

Jesus was with God in the beginning

Draw Near: Week 1, Monday Nature Reveals the Character of God

The Lord merely spoke, and the heavens were created.

Shame Breaker, Week4 – Friday God, The Shame Breaker

Fix our gaze on things that cannot be seen …

Shame Breaker, Wk4 – Thursday Out With the Old, In With the New

The old has gone the new is here –

Shame Breaker, Wk4-Wednesday The Shame of Unfaithfulness

Feed my sheep …

Shame Breaker, Week4-Tuesday God Sets Us Free

He purchased our freedom …

Shame Breaker, Week4-Monday The Shame of Exposure

We can trust God will not condemn those who come to Him in Jesus –

Shame Breaker, Week 3 – Friday God has a Purpose

– so that the power of God could be seen

Shame Breaker, Wk3-Wednesday The Shame of Dependence

“Run with endurance the race God has set before us.” We can only do this when we keep our eyes on Jesus – THE EXAMPLE OF OUR FAITH.

Shame Breaker, Week 3-Tuesday Led To Repentance

Everyone, from the rich to the poor, from the great to the powerless … All have sinned

Whatever We Do …

How could a nighttime stroll – which I imagine took place because he was home and couldn’t sleep knowing his men were out at war – end so tragically?

Shame Breaker, Week 3-Monday The Shame of Adultery

” – we can remember and rest in this truth: He does not treat us as our sins deserve.”

Shame Breaker, Week 2-Friday The Shame of Brokenness

So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. –

Shame Breaker, WK2-Thursday Beauty In Brokenness

We serve Jesus, so that the life of Jesus will be evident in our dying bodies.

Shame Breaker, Wk2-Wednesday The Shame of Weakness

My confident hope is that I will in no way be ashamed –

Shame Breaker, Wk2-Tuesday Our Pasts Are Forgiven

Just like ISrael, we were sinful, broken, ruined, but Jesus Christ made us a new creation!

Shame Breaker, Wk2-Monday The Shame of Past Decisions

With unfailing love I have drawn you to myself …

The Shame of Not Being Enough

Because knowing God’s character helps us to TRUST Him

Shame Breaker, Week 1 – Friday The Shame of Not Being Enough

Because knowing God’s character helps us to TRUST Him

Shame Breaker, W1 – Thursday A God Who Redeems Shame

God redeems our disappointments and our shame. LGG Devo

The Stepping Stone

This post is based on the study of Genesis 16:1-2 and Matthew 19:26 as a part of the Love God Greatly Study – Shame Breaker. This post and all other posts, based on their studies, are written prior to reading any devotionals associated with the study. It is my true story, heart and beliefs shared…

On the 11th-Day of Christmas

“But His Word truly satisfies our deepest needs.”

East and West Never Meet

“If we were to search for the sins the Lord has removed from us, we would never find them,”

Shame Breaker, Week 1 Tuesday – God Removes Our Guilt

Today’s Scripture – Psalm 103:12-13 (S.O.A.P. Psalm 103:12-13) He has removed our sins as far from us as the east is from the west.13 The Lord is like a father to his children, tender and compassionate to those who fear him. If you would like to continue following this four-week study and other posts from the Nsideout sign-up below

On the 10th-Day of Christmas January 4, 2021

Scripture – 1 Timothy 6:15; Name of Jesus – King of kings and Lord of lords; Ornament – Crown Jesus may have come as a baby in a manger, but make no mistake – God gave us a King! The King of kings and Lord of lords best describes His power and majesty. He not…

With Sin Comes Shame

The Man and Woman Sin The serpent was the shrewdest of all the wild animals the Lord God had made. One day he asked the woman, “Did God really say you must not eat the fruit from any of the trees in the garden?” 2 “Of course we may eat fruit from the trees in the garden,” the…

The Ninth Day of Christmas January 3, 2021

A good shepherd is willing to leave those that are safe in His care to save just one that is lost without Him.

On the Eighth-Day of Christmas January 2, 2021

“In Jesus’ time, the Jews would sacrifice or kill a lamb as a temporary offering to God for their sins. However, only a perfect and complete sacrifice, without spot or blemish, could forever take away the sin of the world. Only a Lamb of GOd.”

On the 7th-Day of Christmas January 1, 2021

“When we think of Jesus at Christmastime, we remember Him as a gentle, sweet, and weak baby.

Bridge to Shame Breaker, Wk. 2 January 1, 2021

Some trust in chariots some in horses but we trust in the name of the LORD our God.

We Depend on our God

Prayer is an amazing weapon of warfare for the Christian, whether we are on the actual battlefield or on our knees at home – or for that matter in a car or at the sink doing dishes. It has been said in some commentaries that this prayer may have been prompted by David’s battle against…

On the 6th-Day of Christmas December 31, 2020

I see him, but not here and now. I perceive him, but far in the distant future. A star will rise from Jacob; Numbers 24:17

Bridge to Shame Breaker Wk 2 December 31, 2020

The one true God gives me strength: He removes the obstacles in my way –

On the 5th-Day of Christmas December 30, 2020

“Like the Christmas lights that make a tree or a house look pretty at Christmas time, Jesus makes us look beautiful to others by lighting up our lives with His truth and His Spirit.”

Bridge to Shame Breakers, Week 2 Wednesday

It is as if I have been given fertile fields or received a beautiful tract of land.

On the Fourth Day of Christmas December 29, 2020

– her spiritual thirst could only be satisfied by “living water.”

Bridge to Shame Breaker: Tuesday, Week 2

Despite the agony and doom and fear David professed His TRUST in God’s UNFAILING LOVE …

On the Third Day of Christmas December 28, 2020

Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing.

On the Second Day of Christmas December 27, 2020

“The best part of God’s pasture is what happens after this life is over.”

On the First Day of Christmas December 26, 2020

“It was foretold that a virgin mother would bring a very special baby into the world – the Son of God.”
(Isaiah 7:14)

Bridge to Shame Breaker: Friday, Week 1

Today’s Scripture: Psalm 9 and 10 (S.O.A.P. Psalm 9:10) Psalm 9 For the choir director: A psalm of David, to be sung to the tune “Death of the Son.” I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all the marvelous things you have done.2 I will be filled with joy because of you. I…

Bridge to Shame Breaker Thursday, Week 1

Today’s Scripture: Psalm 7-8 (S.O.A.P. Psalm 8:3-4) Psalm 7 A Psalm of David, which he sang to the Lord concerning Cush of the tribe of Benjamin. I come to you for protection, O Lord my God. Save me from my persecutors—rescue me!2 If you don’t, they will maul me like a lion, tearing me to pieces with no one to rescue me.3 O Lord my…

Bridge to Shame Breaker Wednesday – Week 1

The Lord has heard my appeal for mercy; the Lord has accepted my prayer.

Bridge to Shame Breaker, Tuesday – Week 1

To the Lord I cried out, and He answered me from His holy hill.

Bridge to Shame Breaker

They are like trees planted along the riverbank, bearing fruit each season. Their leaves never wither, and they prosper in all they do.

Everlasting Covenant: (4) Friday, The Birth of Jesus

I proclaim good news that brings great joy to All the people.

Everlasting Covenant: (4) Thursday, The Birth of John

“And you, my little son, will be called the prophet of the Most High, because you will prepare the way for the Lord. You will tell his people how to find salvation
through forgiveness of their sins.

Everlasting Covenant: (4) Wednesday, Mary and Elizabeth

And Mary said, “My soul exalts the Lord,”

Everlasting Covenant: (4) Tuesday, The Messiah Announced

So Mary said, “Yes, I am a servant of the Lord; let this happen to me according to your Word.”

Everlasting Covenant: (4) Monday, God’s Messenger Announced

“.. to make ready for the Lord a people prepared for Him.”

Everlasting Covenant: Week 3, Friday – Unity in the New Covenant

“Do this, every time you drink it, in remembrance of me.”

Everlasting Covenant: Week 3, Thursday – Fulfillment in Christ

For Christ died to set them free from the penalty of the sins they had committed under the first covenant.

Everlasting Covenant: Week 3, Wednesday – A. Better. Covenant.

But our adequacy is from God.

Everlasting Covenant: Week 2 Tuesday, The Promised Covenant

“I will be their God and they will be My people.”

Everlasting Covenant: Week 3 Monday, The Weakness of the Law

But now we have been released from the law, because we have died to what controlled us, so that we may serve in the new life of the Spirit and not under the old written code.

Everlasting Covenant: Week 2 David’s Descendants

“I, Jesus, – I am the root and the descendant of David, the bright morning star!” Revelation 22:16

Everlasting Covenant: Week 2 Permanent Kingdom

David’s kingdom will be secure forever.

Everlasting Covenant – Week 2 The Sabbath

The He said to them, “The Sabbath was made for people, not people for the Sabbath.

Everlasting Covenant – Week2 Tuesday – Christ Fulfills the Law

Question of the Day: What is the law’s purpose? Today’s Scritpure: Exodus 24:3-8; Matthew 5:17-20 (S.O.A.P. Matthew 5:17) Teaching about the Law Exodus 24:3-8 New Living Translation Then Moses went down to the people and repeated all the instructions and regulations the Lord had given him. All the people answered with one voice, “We will do everything…

Everlasting Covenant: Monday-2 The Greatest Commandments

I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God who will not tolerate your affection for any other gods.

Thanksgiving 2020

“Joy is a function of gratitude – and gratitude is a function of perspective.” Ann VosKamp

Everlasting Covenant: The Blessing of Christ

In Christ we too have been claimed as God’s own possession –

Everlasting Covenant: The Promised Land

By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to a place he would later receive as an inheritance, and he went out without understanding where he was going.

Everlasting Covenant

Abraham believed the LORD, and the LORD counted him as righteous because of his faith.

Everlasting Covenant: An Unconditional Covenant

Today’s Scripture: Genesis 9:12-17 (S.O.A.P. Genesis 9:12-13) 12 Then God said, “I am giving you a sign of my covenant with you and with all living creatures, for all generations to come. 13 I have placed my rainbow in the clouds. It is the sign of my covenant with you and with all the earth. 14 When I send clouds…

From the Insideout: Everlasting Covenant – Week 1, Tuesday

God is serious about His promise so He gives His people a visible sign to confirm it.

Everlasting Covenant

Today’s Scripture: Genesis 9:1-11 (S.O.A.P. Genesis 9:11) God Confirms His Covenant Then God blessed Noah and his sons and told them, “Be fruitful and multiply. Fill the earth. 2 All the animals of the earth, all the birds of the sky, all the small animals that scurry along the ground, and all the fish in the sea…

Bridge to Everlasting Covenant Week 2, Friday

Question of the Day: According to verse 17, the law was given through Moses, but what was given through Jesus Christ? Today’s Scripture: John 1:14-18 (S.O.A.P. John 1:14) So the Word became human[a] and made His home among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness.[b] And we have seen His glory, the glory of the…

Bridge to Everlasting Covenant Week 2, Thursday

Question of the Day: Who does the phrase, “own people,” refer to in verse 11? Today’s Scripture: John 1:6-13 (S.O.A.P. John 1: 10-11) God sent a man, John the Baptist,[a] 7 to tell about the light so that everyone might believe because of his testimony. 8 John himself was not the light; he was simply a witness to tell…

Bridge to Everlasting Covenant Week 2, Wednesday

Question of the Day: Verse 4 says, “In Him was life, and the life was the light of mankind.” Who is “Him” referring to? Today’s Scripture: John 1:1-5 (S.O.A.P. John 1:4-5) Prologue: Christ, the Eternal Word In the beginning the Word already existed. The Word was with God, and the Word was God.2 He existed in the beginning…

Malachi 4:2-3 … Leaping for Joy

The Lord of Heaven’s Armies says, “The day of judgment is coming, burning like a furnace. On that day the arrogant and the wicked will be burned up like straw. They will be consumed—roots, branches, and all. 2 “But for you who fear my name, the Sun of Righteousness will rise with healing in his wings. And you will…

Bridge to Everlasting Covenant Week 2, Tuesday

Question of the Day: According to verse 4, why was Christ born of a woman, born under the law? Today’s Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7 (S.O.A.P. Galatians 4:4-5) But when the right time came, God sent his Son, born of a woman, subject to the law. 5 God sent Him to buy freedom for us who were slaves to…

Bridge to Everlasting Covenant Week 2, Monday

Today’s Scripture: Malachi 4:1-3 (S.O.A.P. Malachi 4:2-3) The Coming Day of Judgment The LORD of Heaven’s Armies says, “The day of judgment is coming, burning like a furnace. On that day the arrogant and the wicked will be burned up like straw. They will be consumed—roots, branches, and all. 2 “But for you who fear my name, the…

“For Such a Time As This”

God is our strong refuge; he is truly our helper in times of trouble. 2 For this reason we do not fear when the earth shakes, and the mountains tumble into the depths of the sea, 3 when its waves crash and foam, and the mountains shake before the surging sea. (Selah) 4 The river’s channels bring joy to the city of…

Bridge to Everlasting Covenant Week 1, Thursday

Question of the Day: How can God’s loyal love and faithfulness continually protect us? Scripture for Today: Psalm 40:11-17 (S.O.A.P. Psalm 40:11) Lord, don’t hold back your tender mercies from me. Let your unfailing love and faithfulness always protect me.12 For troubles surround me— too many to count!My sins pile up so high I can’t see my way out.They…

Psalm 40:11-17

O Lord, you do not withhold your compassion from me. May your loyal love and faithfulness continually protect me! 12 For innumerable dangers surround me. My sins overtake meso I am unable to see; they outnumber the hairs of my head so my strength fails me. 13 Please be willing, O Lord, to rescue me! O Lord, hurry and help me! 14 May…

Psalm 40 – The Rescue

I relied completely on the Lord, and he turned toward me and heard my cry for help. 2 He lifted me out of the watery pit, out of the slimy mud. He placed my feet on a rock and gave me secure footing. Psalm 40:1-2 God is good! I know I can completely rely on Him – because…

Bridge to Everlasting Covenant: Week 1, Tuesday

Today’s Encouragement: Let’s give thanks to His holy name for He is elevated high above all gods and He protects the lives of His faithful followers. Today’s Scripture: Psalm 97 (S.O.A.P. Psalm 97:9) The Lord reigns.Let the earth be happy.Let the many coastlands rejoice.2 Dark clouds surround him;equity and justice are the foundation of his throne.[b]3 Fire goes before…

Bridge to Everlasting Covenant Week 1, Wednesday

Question of the Day: In verse 3 the Psalmist says that God gave Him a reason to sing a new song – a song of praise. Has God given you a reason to praise Him? Today’s Scripture: Psalm 40:1-10 (S.O.A.P. Psalm 40:1-2) I relied completely[b] on the Lord,and he turned toward meand heard my cry for help.2 He…

Blessed Encouragement

For the LORD is good. His unfailing love continues forever, and His faithfulness continues to each generation. Psalm 100:5 What blessed encouragement this verse is in these days and times we are living in. I just completed the Love God Greatly study of Hebrews, “Jesus Our Everything“, and I find myself both clinging to and…

Bridge to Everlasting Covenant Week 1, Monday

Today’s Scripture: Psalm 100 (SOAP: Psalm 100:5) A psalm. For giving grateful praise. Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth.2 Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs.3 Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are his[a]; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. 4 Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him…

A Love God Greatly Reading Plan

I hope you’ll join me Monday for the Bridge! Love God Greatly has made it easier to stay consistent in our daily Bible study habit with a 2-week reading plan and SOAP passages. If you haven’t tried SOAPing the Word yet this is a great way and time to learn. It’s easy and it’s a…

Jesus Our Everything: Week 6, Day 4

Today’s Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-19 (S.O.A.P. Hebrews 13:8) Keep on loving each other as brothers and sisters.[a] 2 Don’t forget to show hospitality to strangers, for some who have done this have entertained angels without realizing it! 3 Remember those in prison, as if you were there yourself. Remember also those being mistreated, as if you felt their pain in…

Jesus Our Everything: Week 6, Day 3

Question of the Day: According to Hebrews 12:14 why should we pursue peace and holiness? Today’s Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-29 (S.O.A.P. Hebrews 12:14-15) Pursue peace with everyone, and holiness,[a] for without it no one will see the Lord. 15 See to it that no one comes short of the grace of God, that no one be like a bitter root…

Eyes Fixed on Jesus

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, we must get rid of every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and run with endurance the race set out for us, 2 keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith. For the joy set out…

Jesus Our Everything: Week 6, Day 2

Question of the Day: Today’s passage mentions keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus, what is something we can do or that you do to keep your eyes fixed on Him? According to verse 3 why are we to fix our eyes on Him? Today’s Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-13 (S.O.A.P. Hebrews 12:1-2) Therefore, since we are surrounded…

The Greatness of Your Faithfulness

Father, You are Good! The music of the morning has reminded me of Your great faithfulness – How Your mercies are new every morning and Your compassions never fail. For, as the lyrics boast, “there is no shadow of turning with you”. You do not change – You are the same yesterday, today, and forever!…

Jesus Our Everything: Week 6, Day 1

Today’s Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-40 (S.O.A.P Hebrews 11:39-40) And what more shall I say? For time will fail me if I tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, of David and Samuel and the prophets. 33 Through faith they conquered kingdoms, administered justice,[a] gained what was promised,[b] shut the mouths of lions, 34 quenched raging fire,[c] escaped the edge of the sword, gained strength…

Jesus Our Everything: Week 6

Over the past 5 weeks we have read a lot about Jesus, faith, and endurance. In our everyday lives I bet we’ve all faced times where we called out to Jesus, where we’ve had to lean on our faith and perhaps where we’ve even struggled to endure. In this last week we will continue to…

Vision Check

By faith, when Moses was born, his parents hid him[a] for three months, because they saw the child was beautiful and they were not afraid of the king’s edict. 24 By faith, when he grew up, Moses refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter, 25 choosing rather to be ill-treated with the people of God than to enjoy…

Jesus Our Everything: Week 5, Day 5

Question of the Day: According to verses 25 and 26, Moses was able to endure because his eyes were fixed on the reward. What was this reward? Today’s Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-31 (S.O.A.P. Hebrews 11:26-27) By faith, when Moses was born, his parents hid him[a] for three months, because they saw the child was beautiful and they…

Jesus Our Everything: Week 5, Day 4

Question of the Day: How did Abraham obey? What does verse 11 tell us was the secret to his faith? Today’s Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-22 (S.O.A.P. Hebrews 11:8) By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to a place he would later receive as an inheritance, and he went out without understanding where…

Jesus Our Everything: Week 5, Day 3

Question of the Day: According to Hebrews 11:1, what is Faith? What do you think this means? Today’s Scipture: Hebrews 11:1-7 (S.O.A.P. Hebrews 11:1-2) People Commended for Their Faith Now faith is being sure of what we hope for, being convinced of what we do not see. 2 For by it the people of old[a] received God’s commendation.[b] 3 By…

Jesus Our Everything

Question of the day: What does it mean to shrink back? What does it look like to not shrink back? Today’s Scripture: Hebrews 10:26-39 (S.O.A.P. Hebrews 10:36-39) For if we deliberately keep on sinning after receiving the knowledge of the truth, no further sacrifice for sins is left for us,[a] 27 but only a certain fearful expectation…

Jesus Our Everything: Week 5, Day 1

Question of the Day: How can we spur one another on to love and good works? Today’s Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25 (S.O.A.P. Hebrews 10:23-25) Drawing Near to God in Enduring Faith Therefore, brothers and sisters,[a] since we have confidence to enter the sanctuary by the blood of Jesus, 20 by the fresh and living way that He inaugurated for…

Jesus Our Everything: Week 4, Day 5

Question of the Day: According to Romans 5:20, what happened where sin increased? Today’s Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-18; (S.O.A.P. Hebrews 10:1-2; Romans 5:20-21) Concluding Exposition: Old and New Sacrifices Contrasted For the law possesses a shadow of the good things to come but not the reality itself, and is therefore completely unable, by the same sacrifices…

Jesus Our Everything: Week 4, Day 4

Question of the Day: I love Hebrew’s constant reminders that our “Hope is Secure” in Christ! What’s something you love about this study? Today’s Scripture: Hebrews 9:15-28 (S.O.A.P. Hebrews 9:27-28) And so he is the mediator[a] of a new covenant, so that those who are called may receive the eternal inheritance he has promised,[b] since he died[c] to…

A Perfected System

Old Rules about Worship Now the first covenant, in fact, had regulations for worship and its earthly sanctuary. 2 For a tent was prepared, the outer one, which contained the lampstand, the table, and the presentation of the loaves; this is called the Holy Place. 3 And after the second curtain there was a tent called the holy of holies. 4 It contained the…

Jesus Our Everything: Week 4, Day 3

Question of the Day: According to today’s LGG Devotional, how can Christ cleanse us from sin eternally? Today’s Scripture: Hebrews 9:11-14 (S.O.A.P. Hebrews 9:13-14) Christ’s Service in the Heavenly Sanctuary But now Christ has come[a] as the high priest of the good things to come. He passed through the greater and more perfect tent not made…

Jesus Our Everything: Week 4, Day 2

Question of the Day: According to 1 Corinthians 6:19 and 20, why should we glorify God with our bodies? Today’s Scripture: Hebrews 9:1-10 and 1 Cor. 6:19-20 (S.O.A.P. 9:8-9; 6:19-20) The Arrangement and Ritual of the Earthly Sanctuary Now the first covenant,[a] in fact, had regulations for worship and its earthly sanctuary. 2 For a tent was prepared,…

The Better Covenant

For the law made nothing perfect. On the other hand a better hope is introduced, through which we draw near to God. 20 And since this was not done without a sworn affirmation—for the others have become priests without a sworn affirmation, 21 but Jesus did so with a sworn affirmation by the one who said to him, “The Lord…

Jesus Our Everything: Week 4, Day 1

Question of the Day: One of our SOAP passages today says that the new covenant isn’t based on the letter but on the Spirit? What’s the difference? Today’s Scripture: Hebrews 8:7-13; 2 Cor. 3:4-6 (S.O.A.P. Heb. 8:7-8; 2 Cor. 3:5-6) For if that first covenant had been faultless, no one would have looked for a…

Jesus Our Everything: Week 3, Day 5

Today’s Scripture: Hebrews 8:1-6: Colossians 1:15-20 (S.O.A.P Hebrews 8:6; Colossians. 1:17-18) The High Priest of a Better Covenant Now the main point of what we are saying is this:[a] We have such a high priest, one who sat down at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven,[b] 2 a minister in the sanctuary and the…

Jesus Our Everything: Week 3, Day 4

Today’s Scripture: Hebrews 7:11-28 (S.O.A.P. Hebrews 7:25) Jesus and the Priesthood of Melchizedek So if perfection had in fact been possible through the Levitical priesthood—for on that basis[a] the people received the law—what further need would there have been for another priest to arise, said to be in the order of Melchizedek and not in Aaron’s…

A Different High Priest

Without father, without mother, without genealogy, he has neither beginning of days nor end of life but is like the Son of God, and he remains a priest for all time. Hebrews 7:3 (NET) Father, you are good! And in your goodness, You have given me a Great High Priest. – One who is not…

Jesus Our Everything: Week 3, Day 3

Question of the Day: How is Jesus, our High Priest, unique from the Levitical priesthood? (see today’s devotional on the LGG app) Today’s Scripture: Hebrews 7:1-10 (S.O.A.P. Hebrews 7:3) The Nature of Melchizedek’s Priesthood Now this Melchizedek, king of Salem, priest of the most high God, met Abraham as he was returning from defeating the kings and blessed…

Jesus Our Everything: Week 3, Day 2

Question of the Day: What or Who is the anchor for our soul? Today’s Scripture: Hebrews 6:13-20 (S.O.A.P. Hebrews 6:19-20) God’s Promises Bring Hope For example, there was God’s promise to Abraham. Since there was no one greater to swear by, God took an oath in his own name, saying: 14 “I will certainly bless you, and…

Jesus Our Everything: Week 3, Day 1

Today’s Scripture: Hebrews 6:4-12 and Galatians 6:9 (S.O.A.P. Hebrews 6:11-12 and Galatians 6:9) For it is impossible in the case of those who have once been enlightened, tasted the heavenly gift, become partakers of the Holy Spirit, 5 tasted the good word of God and the miracles of the coming age, 6 and then have committed apostasy,[a] to renew them…

Jesus Our Everything: Week 3

Hey friends, are you ready for week 3 of our study? Here’s a peek at what we will be reading as well as our prayer focus for the week. Meanwhile, I’m committing each of you and this study to the Lord! I invite you to share some prayer requests and/or praises here today. They can…

The Meditation of My Heart

Father, You are good and in Your goodness You have given me much needed rest and I praise You. The enemy has been quick to target my mind with fiery darts of the past but Your Spirit has been faithful and quick to remind me to – take captive every thought to make it obedient…

A Way To Know You

Father, You are good and in Your goodness You have provided Your Word as a way for us to know You.💜 Your Word allows me to personally know Who You are, to know my sinfulness and need for a Savior; It makes a way for me to not only know The Savior but to trust…

Jesus Our Everything: Week 2, Day 5

Today’s Scripture: Hebrews 5:11-6:3 (S.O.A.P. Hebrews 6:1) The Need to Move on to Maturity On this topic we have much to say[a] and it is difficult to explain, since you have become sluggish[b] in hearing. 12 For though you should in fact be teachers by this time,[c] you need someone to teach you the beginning elements of God’s utterances.[d] You have…

Jesus Our Everything: Week 2, Day 4

Today’s Scripture: Hebrews 5:1-10; Matthew 26:36-46 (S.O.A.P. Hebrews 5:7-8; Matthew 26:39) For every high priest is taken from among the people[a] and appointed[b] to represent them before God,[c] to offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins. 2 He is able to deal compassionately with those who are ignorant and erring, since he also is subject to weakness, 3 and for this reason…

Jesus Our Everything: Week 2, day 3

Question of the Day: Why can we approach the Throne of Grace with confidence? Today’s Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16 (S.O.A.P. Hebrews 4:15-16) Jesus Our Compassionate High Priest Therefore since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast to our confession. 15 For we do not…

Are You Ready?

Everyday I declare the Goodness of God. I look for it and see it often in my own life or in the life of someone I know. I see it in His Word or played out on the world’s stage in some miracle unexplainable by man. I know He is good. I trust in His…

Week 2 – Day 2

Question of the Day: What does it mean that the Word of God is Living and Active? Today’s Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-13 (S.O.A.P. Hebrews 4: 12-13) God’s Promised Rest Therefore we must be wary[a] that, while the promise of entering his rest remains open, none of you may seem to have come short of it. 2 For we had…

Jesus Our Everything: Week 2

Question of the Day: Why should we encourage one another daily? Today’s Scripture: Hebrews 3:7-19 (S.O.A.P. Hebrews 3: 12-14) Exposition of Psalm 95: Hearing God’s Word in Faith 7 Therefore, as the Holy Spirit says,[a] “Oh, that today you would listen as he speaks![b]8 “Do not harden your hearts as in the rebellion, in the day of…

Day 5 – Jesus Our Everything

Question of the Day: What was the purpose of Christ’s suffering? (Hebrews 2:10-12) Scripture of the Day: Hebrews 3:1-6 (S.O.A.P. Hebrews 3:3-4) Jesus and Moses Therefore, holy brothers and sisters,[a] partners in a heavenly calling, take note of Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess,[b] 2 who is faithful to the one who appointed Him, as…

Day 3 – Jesus our Everything

Question of the Day: What must we do to not drift away? Therefore we must pay closer attention to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away. 2 For if the message spoken through angels[a] proved to be so firm that every violation[b] or disobedience received its just penalty, 3 how will we escape if we neglect such…

The Privilege of Prayer

Father, You are good. Again, this morning, I am reminded of Your goodness through Your Word that is filled with Your invitations and encouragement to pray. You, the Most High God – Creator and Sustainer of Life, have invited me to pray. What an amazing privilege it is to be Your child, to be invited…

Day 2 – Jesus our Everything

Question of the Day: I challenge everyone, even if it’s just one word or phrase, to describe how you see Jesus after reading God’s description of Him. 5 For God never said to any angel what he said to Jesus: “You are my Son. Today I have become your Father.[a]” God also said, “I will be his…

Day 1 – “Jesus our Everything”

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Jesus Our Everything

Today’s Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-4 (S.O.A.P. Hebrews 1:3-4) After God spoke long ago[a] in various portions[b] and in various ways[c] to our ancestors[d] through the prophets, 2 in these last days he has spoken to us in a son,[e] whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom he created the world.[f]3 The Son is[g] the radiance of his glory and the representation of…

The Study of Hebrews, Jesus our everything begins Monday, September 28, 2020. Join me here for all the links and After Thoughts as we learn about Jesus and have our faith strengthened. SOAPing the Scriptures will enhance your understanding and leave you wanting more. I truly hope you’ll join me because I believe doing this…

Romans 8:1-11

Today’s Scripture: Romans 8:1-11 (S.O.A.P. Romans 8:1-2) Question of the Day: What is condemnation and how are believers free from it? There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.[a] 2 For the law of the life-giving Spirit[b] in Christ Jesus has set you[c] free from the law of sin and death. 3 For God achieved what…

The Freedom of God’s Grace

I love the absolute TRUTH of this passage! Seriously! It excites me that there is now NO condemnation of my sin … because I am In Christ Jesus … and the law of the Life-giving Spirit has set me FREE from the law of sin and death. Yet, sin will always be a real and present struggle for the believer. This struggle…

Replacing Complaints With Praise

I think we’ve done one similar to this before, but hey, a daily reminder of this might go a long way. When my girls were little, we sang a Scripture song by *Steve Green called, “Do Everything Without Complaining.” It was from Philippians 2:14 and was a great teaching tool for those times when they…

You Should Love One Another

To love wasn’t new. Certainly, throughout the Old Testament we ar, taught to love God. Deuteronomy 6:5 says, “You must love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.” If that sounds familiar, it should – because in the Gospel of Mark, when Jesus was…

John 13:31-35

Today’s Scripture: John 13:31-35 (S.O.A.P. John 13:34-35) Question of the Day: How can we love one another like Christ loved us? 31 When[a] Judas[b] had gone out, Jesus said, “Now the Son of Man is glorified, and God is glorified in him. 32 If God is glorified in him,[c] God will also glorify him in himself, and he will glorify him…

John 13:1-17

Today’s Scripture: John 13:1-17 (S.O.A.P. John 13:14-15) Question of the Day: Why do you think Jesus chose to wash the feet of His disciples? Washing the Disciples’ Feet – Just before the Passover Feast, Jesus knew that his time[a] had come to depart[b] from this world to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the…

Loved – to the Very End

If I am to imitate Jesus – to be a good reflection of who He is – I must know Him well. I must know how He talked, the habits He had – the company He kept, and the way He spent and prioritized His time. I must know how and even why Jesus loved…

“Just Keep Praying”

How many decisions do you make in a given day? How do you make them? Which ones do you pray about and which ones do you simply make? These were some questions that came to mind after reading my prayer starter verse this morning. This morning’s prayer starter is from James 1:5-6 Now if any…

After Thoughts: John 3:9-21

I’ve recently started using the NET (New English Translation) Bible and was fascinated with the rendering of verse 16. “For this is the way God loved the world:” This is a demonstrative statement that demonstrates God’s expressed love. A love so deep and wide that He held nothing back. We were all sinners (Romans 3:23)…

John 3:9-21

Today’s Scripture: John 3:9-21 (S.O.A.P. John 3:16-17) Question of the Day: How did God love the world? Why did He do this? Nicodemus replied,[a] “How can these things be?”[b] 10 Jesus answered,[c] “Are you the teacher of Israel and yet you don’t understand these things?[d] 11 I tell you the solemn truth,[e] we speak about what we know and testify about what…

Intently

Jesus, knowing Nicodemus was both a Jew and a Pharisee, wanted him to know the most important truth – that knowing and/or acknowledging He was from God would not gain Him the kingdom of God. Christ wanted Nicodemus to know that his position in life nor anything he could do, nor any knowledge he attested…

Today’s Scripture: John 3:1-8 (S.O.A.P. John 3:3) Question of the Day: What did Jesus say had to happen before we can see the Kingdom of God? How is this possible? Now a certain man, a Pharisee[a] named Nicodemus, who was a member of the Jewish ruling council,[b] 2 came to Jesus[c] at night[d] and said to Him, “Rabbi, we know…

Grace is Greater than Sin

S.O.A.P.ing the Scriptures has become my preferred way, and now habit, of studying God’s Word. I find that it not only enhances my time with Him but leads me to a greater understanding of the specific passage and of who He is. However, I have found that, as with any habit, it can sometimes become…

Today’s Scripture: Romans 5:12-21 (S.O.A.P. Romans 5:15) Question of the Day: Which is greater: the gift of grace or penalty of sin? So then, just as sin entered the world through one man and death through sin, and so death spread to all people[a] because[b] all sinned— 13 for before the law was given,[c] sin was in the world, but…

If you haven’t read this morning’s “After Thoughts” from today’s Scripture reading – you may want to – to fully appreciate my statement that God seems to be making a point with me about the benefit of encouragement. It will also help you understand why today’s prayer starter was another fingerprint from God. 💜 My…

Today’s Scripture: Romans 5:1-11 (S.O.A.P. Romans 5:3-5) Question of the Day: What does “endurance” look like in a believer? What “character” does it build? And, what “hope” does the character produce? Therefore, since we have been declared righteous by faith, we have[b] peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom we have also obtained access[c] into…

James says it like this: “Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles come your way consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested your endurance has a chance to grow, So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed you will be perfect and complete needing…

Today’s Scripture: Psalm 136 (S.O.A.P. 1-2) Question of the Day: Each verse includes the phrase, “For His loyal love endures”. What else do you notice is included in each verse? Why do you think the Psalmist repeatedly combined both things? Share your answer or thoughts below in the reply box. Give thanks to the Lord, for…

A Faithful and Enduring Love

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for His loyal love endures. Psalm 136:1 Today’s passage of Scripture is not new to me. Morning after morning my prayer journal entry begins with: “Father, You are good …”. The words that follow are never the same, sometimes they flow from a thought prompted by a…

Weekend Discussion – Know Love week 4

Sorry for the delay – couldn’t post due to power outages. Enjoy – and don’t forget to check back in tomorrow for Day 1 of the “BRIDGE” Reading Plan. The reading plan is from Love God Greatly and is intended to bridge the gap between studies. We will use the provided Scripture to prepare our…

“Know Love”

Weekend Reflection 4 To encourage others please be sure to read and/or share your answers to one or all of the questions in the reply bar at the bottom of the page and I will share them in tomorrow’s video discussion. How does following God’s commands display love? How do we walk in love and…

Making Peace With the Past

Are you holding on to the past? Maybe you’re so lost in the good memories that you’re missing out on enjoying the present opportunities to make new ones. Or, perhaps there are pieces from your past that haunt you and taunt you – invoking emotions of fear or resentment and regret – or even anger…

*Prayer starter by Criswell Freeman, “Prayers to Start Your Day” – SmithFreeman Publishing

Why we need to Recharge

For me this was another perfect starter for the days we are living through. Does anyone remember the song from the 70s called “Pass it on”? “It only takes a spark to get a fire 🔥 going and soon all those around will warm up to its glowing – that’s how it is with Gods…

“Know Love”: Week 4 – Friday

Question of the day: Obviously, as believers, we are to imitate what is good, but how do we know the difference between good and evil? Check out Hebrews 5:14 for the answer. To encourage others and help us grow in our faith and understanding please be sure to read and/or share your comments about today’s…

“Know Love”: Week 4 – Thursday

Question of the day: How can we support, or become co-workers in, the spreading of the Gospel? To encourage others and help us grow in our faith and understanding please be sure to read and/or share your comments about today’s question or passage in the reply bar at the bottom of the page. Let’s spur…

“Know Love”: Week 4 – Wednesday

Question of the day: Where do you find your greatest joy? To encourage others and help us grow in our faith and understanding please be sure to read and/or share your comments about today’s question or passage in the reply bar at the bottom of the page. Let’s spur one another on to love and…

Which Message?

The Following Prayer Starter is shared from “Prayers to Start Your Day” by Criswell Freeman, Smith Freeman Publishing. Good morning ☀️ for the sake of peace I almost skipped this particular prayer starter – but seeing how it feeds so perfectly into our current “Know Love” study I am trusting it is meant to be…

“Know Love”: Week 4 – Tuesday

Question for thought and for reply: Why do you think John would rather have visited them than write to them? To encourage others and help us grow in our faith and understanding please be sure to read and/or share your comments about today’s passage or the above question in the reply bar at the bottom…

“Know Love”: Week 4 – Monday

To encourage others and help us grow in our faith and understanding please be sure to read and/or share your comments about today’s passage in the reply bar at the bottom of the page. Let’s spur one another on to love and good deeds. Today’s Scripture: 2 John 1:5-8 (S.O.A.P. 2 John 1:6) Warning Against…

Weekend Wrap-up Discussion

To encourage others and help us grow in our faith and understanding please be sure to read and/or share comments about today’s discussion below.

Weekend Reflection (3)

Be sure to check back here tomorrow for our weekly video discussion. How does perfect love drive out fear? (see Monday, 1 John 4:12-19) Why are obedience and love so closely related when it comes to walking with God? (Tuesday, 1 John 4:20-5:4) How do we know if we are praying according to God’s will?…

“Know Love”: Week 3 – Friday

According to verse 4, why did John rejoice greatly? Share your answer or a comment on today’s reading in the reply box at the bottom of the page. Or, simply let me know you’re participating in the study so that I can rejoice over you and encourage you along the way. Today’s Scripture: 2 John…

“Know Love”: Week 3 – Thursday

John wanted believers to be confident in coming before God. What reason does he give for this confidence? Share your answer or a comment on today’s reading in the reply box at the bottom of the page. Today’s Scripture: 1 John 5:13-21 (S.O.A.P. 1 John 5 14-15) That You May Know 13 I write these things to…

“Know Love”: Week 3 – Wednesday

According to today’s passage, what is the testimony God has given us? Leave your answer in the comment box at the bottom of the page. OR, share your favorite part of the passage. Today’s Scripture: 1 John 5:5-12 (S.O.A.P 1 John 5:11-12) 5 Who is it that overcomes the world except the one who believes that Jesus…

“Know Love”: Week 3-Tuesday

To encourage others and help us grow in our faith and understanding please be sure to read and/or share your comments about today’s passage in the reply bar at the bottom of the page. Today’s Scripture: 1 John 4:20-5:4 (S.O.A.P 1 John 5:3) 20 If anyone says, “I love God,” and hates his brother, he is a…

“Know Love”: Week 3-Monday

To encourage others and help us grow in our faith and understanding please be sure to read and/or share your comments about today’s passage in the reply bar at the bottom of the page. Challenge: This week think of someone in your life with whom you can share the testimony of Jesus (1 John 5:11-12)….

Weekend Wrap-up Discussion

To encourage others and help us grow in our faith and understanding please be sure to read and/or share comments about today’s discussion below.

Weekend Reflection (2)

Be sure to check by here tomorrow for our weekly video discussion. What does it mean to “remain in Him”? What does this look like in your daily life? Why is it important for us to be generous to other believers? How can you be generous with the resources God has given you to bless…

“Know Love” Week 2 – Friday

To encourage others and help us grow in our faith and understanding please be sure to read and/or share comments about today’s passage below. Today’s Scripture: 1 John 4:7-11 (S.O.A.P 4:10) Loving One Another 7 Dear friends, let us continue to love one another, for love comes from God. Anyone who loves is a child of God…

“Know Love”: Week 2 – Thursday

To encourage others and help us grow in our faith and understanding please be sure to read and/or share comments about today’s passage below. Today’s Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6 (S.O.A.P 1 John 4:4-5) 1Dear friends, do not believe everyone who claims to speak by the Spirit. You must test them to see if the spirit…

“Know Love”: Week 2 – Wednesday

To encourage others and help us grow in our faith and understanding please be sure to post/share your comments about today’s passage in the reply bar at the bottom of the page. Don’t forget this week’s CHALLENGE: Take extra time this week to observe and interpret 1 John 3:19-20. How does our conscience condemn us?…

“Know Love”: Week 2-Monday

To encourage others and us grow in our faith and understanding please be sure to post/share your comments about today’s passage in the reply bar at the bottom of the page. Today’s Scripture: 1 John 2:28-3:10 (S.O.A.P 1 John 2:28-29) 228 And now, dear children, remain in fellowship with Christ so that when he returns, you…

Weekend Wrap-up Discussion

Check out our discussion on week 1.

Weekend Reflection

What does it mean to walk in the light? What does it mean to walk in darkness? Why is it important for us to walk in the light as followers of Jesus? Why is confessing sin important? What does confessing our sin do in our hearts and in our lives? Why is it significant for…

“Know Love” Week 1-Thursday

To encourage others please be sure to post/share your comments about today’s passage in the reply bar at the bottom of the page Today’s Scripture: 1 John 2:12-17 (S.O.A.P 2:15-16) 12I am writing to you, little children, because your sins have been forgiven you for His name’s sake. 13I am writing to you, fathers, because you know Him who…

“Know God”: Week 1 – Wednesday

To encourage others please be sure to post/share your comments about today’s passage in the reply bar at the bottom of the page. Today’s Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11 (S.O.A.P 2:3-6) 3 By this we know that we have come to know Him, if we keep His commandments. 4 The one who says, “I have come to know Him,”…

“Know Love”: Week 1-Tuesday

Today’s Scripture: 1 John 1:5-2:2 (S.O.A.P 1:9) 5 This is the message we have heard from Him and announce to you, that God is Light, and in Him there is no darkness at all. 6 If we say that we have fellowship with Him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth; 7 but…

“Know Love”: Week 1-Monday

Challenge: This week, practice confessing your sin as soon as it happens. Ask God to reveal your sin to you and be faithful to confess it to Him and to others right away. Take note of how this affects your attitude and actions around sin, and also your understanding and belief in God’s grace. Today’s…

Allowing Him to Change Me from the Inside Out