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Read Romans 1:1 through 3:20 In hopes of reaching the postmodern generation, many churches have changed the way they conduct services today. Bistro tables, comfortable chairs, and the smell of coffee permeate the foyer. People stand, sit, talk, and mingle. Once inside, large screens project digital video, accompanied by lively music. Sermons present the gospel in a dynamic and relevant …

Read Psalms 71:1–24; 89:1–52 In Psalm 71, the Psalmist reflects on who God has been to him during the course of his life. During his infancy the Psalmist learned of God’s reliance. In his youth, God revealed himself to the Psalmist as his hope, confidence, and teacher. At the age of his writing the psalm, the Psalmist saw God as …

Read Psalms 46:1 through 53:6 When Jane was passed over for the promotion, her heart was broken. Because she trained the one who received the promotion, she felt betrayed. Crushed and lonely, she sought the solitude of home; however, this is the perfect time to seek the Father. The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite …

Read Psalms 10:1–18 and 33:1–22 You’ve heard the clichéd descriptions of life’s pain: “I’m so low I have to look up to see bottom,” “With friends like that, who needs enemies,” “If it weren’t for bad luck, I’d have no luck at all.” In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name (Psalm 33:21). God’s Word doesn’t …

Read 1 Corinthians 8:1 through 11:1 Have you ever watched the runners completing the Boston marathon, or the sprinters competing in the Olympic trials? It would be difficult to find an athlete at either event running aimlessly. Rather, you see men and women focused on running as purposely and directly to the finish line as possible. The apostle Paul used …

Read Job 1:1 through 4:21 What do you think when you get really bad news? Job thought of God. Though his life had turned into a nightmare, He knew God was still in charge. At this, Job got up and tore his robe and shaved his head. Then he fell to the ground in worship and said: “ . . …

Read Luke 24:1–53 Electricity makes life in the modern world possible. Without it, lights don’t come on at the flick of a switch, microwaves and refrigerators don’t work. Radios and television sets can’t bring us the news or entertain us. Modern appliances can’t work without power, and neither can a Christian. As Jesus made His final address to His apostles, He …

Read Luke 19:41 through 20:8 “The King’s Peace” is a phrase that first appeared during the reign of Richard I in 1195. Peace and quiet was seen as the responsibility of the king, and anyone who disturbed the peace of the people within the king’s realm was answerable to him. Keeping the peace was considered a royal function and the general …

Read 2 Chronicles 18:1 through 20:37 Not long ago, a newspaper told the remarkable story of an 18-year-old girl who needed a kidney transplant. What made her story so remarkable was the way God “found” donors for her. Both of the girl’s parents were incompatible donors. She had two small brothers, both too young to be donors. At that point, …

Read 1 Chronicles 24:1 through 26:32 Psychologists believe the order in which a child is born into his or her family influences the child’s personality. One theory says first children tend to be leaders and are more likely to attend college while youngest children are often creative and artistic. Birth order sometimes sparks jealousy. For instance, authority and responsibility issues …