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"To Jesus" May 15 Readings: 2 Samuel 19-20, John 1:19–51, Psalm 62:1–8, Proverbs 13-3-4

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   Reading the Bible in 2025 Each day this year, we will read a selection from the Old Testament, the New Testament, a portion of the Psalms, and part of Proverbs. By the end of the year, you will have read the entire Bible. We read this way to give you a bit of variety.  NOTE: If you get behind, do not give up. Read today's readings and try to catch up when you have a chance. The goal is not to "accomplish a task" but to meet God in his word. Read the word. Also, if you are short on time, READ GOD'S WORD and skip my devotional! Bible Readings:   2 Samuel 19-20, John 1:19–51, Psalm 62:1–8, Proverbs 13-3-4      Scriptures linked to Bible Gateway in ESV version  Daily Devotional:  To Jesus Andrew was a disciple of John the Baptist until one day, when another man walked by. John looked up at the other man and said, "Look, the Lamb of God." Andrew realized the importance of these words and decided that it was time to follow Jesus. It is one of Jo...

"God's Word, with Us" May 14 Readings: 2 Samuel 17-18, John 1:1–18, Psalm 61:4–8, Proverbs 13:1-2

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   Reading the Bible in 2025 Each day this year, we will read a selection from the Old Testament, the New Testament, a portion of the Psalms, and part of Proverbs. By the end of the year, you will have read the entire Bible. We read this way to give you a bit of variety.  NOTE: If you get behind, do not give up. Read today's readings and try to catch up when you have a chance. The goal is not to "accomplish a task" but to meet God in his word. Read the word. Also, if you are short on time, READ GOD'S WORD and skip my devotional! Bible Readings:   2 Samuel 17-18, John 1:1–18, Psalm 61:4–8, Proverbs 13:1-2      Scriptures linked to Bible Gateway in ESV version  Daily Devotional:   God's Word, with Us Though we believe that all Scripture is inspired by God and useful, we are not required to pretend hat all Scripture has the same force and power. There are high points among the words of God. I've maintained that the Mt. Everest of the Bible is Ro...

"Walking Right...Alone" May 13 Readings: 2 Samuel 15-16, Luke 24:36–53, Psalm 61:1–3, Proverbs 12:27-28

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   Reading the Bible in 2025 Each day this year, we will read a selection from the Old Testament, the New Testament, a portion of the Psalms, and part of Proverbs. By the end of the year, you will have read the entire Bible. We read this way to give you a bit of variety.  NOTE: If you get behind, do not give up. Read today's readings and try to catch up when you have a chance. The goal is not to "accomplish a task" but to meet God in his word. Read the word. Also, if you are short on time, READ GOD'S WORD and skip my devotional! Bible Readings:   2 Samuel 15-16, Luke 24:36–53, Psalm 61:1–3, Proverbs 12:27-28      Scriptures linked to Bible Gateway in ESV version  Daily Devotional:   Walking Right...Alone All around him were liars, schemers, manipulators, usurpers, and conspirators. He was fleeing Jerusalem up the Mt. of Olives to find safety from his own son who had turned the hearts of his people against him. Bathsheba's grandfather, Ah...

"Spices of Despair" May 12 Readings: 2 Samuel 13-14, Luke 24:1–35, Psalm 60, Proverbs 12:25-26

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   Reading the Bible in 2025 Each day this year, we will read a selection from the Old Testament, the New Testament, a portion of the Psalms, and part of Proverbs. By the end of the year, you will have read the entire Bible. We read this way to give you a bit of variety.  NOTE: If you get behind, do not give up. Read today's readings and try to catch up when you have a chance. The goal is not to "accomplish a task" but to meet God in his word. Read the word. Also, if you are short on time, READ GOD'S WORD and skip my devotional! Bible Readings:   2 Samuel 13-14, Luke 24:1–35, Psalm 60, Proverbs 12:25-26      Scriptures linked to Bible Gateway in ESV version  Daily Devotional:   Spices of Despair Why did it surprise them? Why? They'd seen Jesus do some pretty amazing things. He had healed hundreds, no thousands of people. The lame walked and the blind saw. Demons fled at his command, and when he spoke, the waves calmed and the winds ceased. Th...

"Shame" May 11 Readings: 2 Samuel 11-12, Luke 23:44–56, Psalm 59:14–17, Proverbs 12:23-24

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   Reading the Bible in 2025 Each day this year, we will read a selection from the Old Testament, the New Testament, a portion of the Psalms, and part of Proverbs. By the end of the year, you will have read the entire Bible. We read this way to give you a bit of variety.  NOTE: If you get behind, do not give up. Read today's readings and try to catch up when you have a chance. The goal is not to "accomplish a task" but to meet God in his word. Read the word. Also, if you are short on time, READ GOD'S WORD and skip my devotional! Bible Readings:   2 Samuel 11-12, Luke 23:44–56, Psalm 59:14–17, Proverbs 12:23-24      Scriptures linked to Bible Gateway in ESV version  Daily Devotional:  Shame 2 Samuel 11 is the turning point of the book. In chapters 1-10, David experiences one blessing and one victory after another. From chapter 12 on, David's life is filled with heartbreak, challenges, and tragedy in both his family and in his nation. Of c...

"Victory after Victory" May 10 Readings: 2 Samuel 9-10, Luke 23:26–43, Psalm 59:7–13, Proverbs 12:21-22

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   Reading the Bible in 2025 Each day this year, we will read a selection from the Old Testament, the New Testament, a portion of the Psalms, and part of Proverbs. By the end of the year, you will have read the entire Bible. We read this way to give you a bit of variety.  NOTE: If you get behind, do not give up. Read today's readings and try to catch up when you have a chance. The goal is not to "accomplish a task" but to meet God in his word. Read the word. Also, if you are short on time, READ GOD'S WORD and skip my devotional! Bible Readings:   2 Samuel 9-10, Luke 23:26–43, Psalm 59:7–13, Proverbs 12:21-22      Scriptures linked to Bible Gateway in ESV version  Daily Devotional:   Victory after Victory It is indisputable throughout the Old Testament. When God's people were obedient they were victorious. They defeated their enemies, their crops were abundant, the rains fell, and their children prospered. When they wandered away from God...

"Illusions of Power" May 9 Readings: 2 Samuel 7-8, Luke 23:1–25, Psalm 59:1–6, Proverbs 12:19-20

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   Reading the Bible in 2025 Each day this year, we will read a selection from the Old Testament, the New Testament, a portion of the Psalms, and part of Proverbs. By the end of the year, you will have read the entire Bible. We read this way to give you a bit of variety.  NOTE: If you get behind, do not give up. Read today's readings and try to catch up when you have a chance. The goal is not to "accomplish a task" but to meet God in his word. Read the word. Also, if you are short on time, READ GOD'S WORD and skip my devotional! Bible Readings:   2 Samuel 7-8, Luke 23:1–25, Psalm 59:1–6, Proverbs 12:19-20      Scriptures linked to Bible Gateway in ESV version  Daily Devotional:   Illusions of Power We live in a world of illusion. Think about Jesus as he stood before Pilate, in Luke 23:1-5, and before Herod in Luke 23:6-13. These were powerful men and Jesus was a prisoner, a pauper, seemingly under their thumb. Consider what everyone else...