1The word of the LORD came to me: 2What do you mean by repeating this proverb concerning the land of Israel, “The parents have eaten sour grapes, and the children’s teeth are set on edge”? 3As I live, says the Lord GOD, this proverb shall no more be used by you in Israel. 4Know that…
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Psalm of the Day – February 27, 2020 (Psalm 126)
1 When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion,we were like those who dream.2 Then our mouth was filled with laughter,and our tongue with shouts of joy;then it was said among the nations,“The LORD has done great things for them.”3 The LORD has done great things for us,and we rejoiced. 4 Restore our fortunes, O…
The Word of God: John 17:1-8 – February 27, 2020
1After Jesus had spoken these words, he looked up to heaven and said, “Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son so that the Son may glorify you, 2since you have given him authority over all people, to give eternal life to all whom you have given him. 3And this is eternal life, that they…
The Word of God: Philippians 3:12-21 – February 27, 2020
12Not that I have already obtained this or have already reached the goal; but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own. 13Beloved, I do not consider that I have made it my own; but this one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward…
The Word of God: Habakkuk 3:1-10 (11-15) 16-18 – February 27, 2020
1A prayer of the prophet Habakkuk according to Shigionoth. 2O LORD, I have heard of your renown, and I stand in awe, O LORD, of your work. In our own time revive it; in our own time make it known; in wrath may you remember mercy. 3God came from Teman, the Holy One from Mount…
Psalm of the Day – February 26, 2020 (Psalm 51)
1 Have mercy on me, O God,according to your steadfast love;according to your abundant mercyblot out my transgressions.2 Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity,and cleanse me from my sin. 3 For I know my transgressions,and my sin is ever before me.4 Against you, you alone, have I sinned,and done what is evil in your sight,so…
The Word of God: Luke 18:9-14 – February 26, 2020
9He also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous and regarded others with contempt: 10″Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. 11The Pharisee, standing by himself, was praying thus, ‘God, I thank you that I am not like…
The Word of God: Hebrews 12:1-14 – February 26, 2020
1Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us, 2looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who for the sake of the…
The Word of God: Amos 5:6-15 – February 26, 2020
6Seek the LORD and live, or he will break out against the house of Joseph like fire, and it will devour Bethel, with no one to quench it. 7Ah, you that turn justice to wormwood, and bring righteousness to the ground! 8The one who made the Pleiades and Orion, and turns deep darkness into the…
Psalm of the Day – February 25, 2020 (Psalm 133)
1 How very good and pleasant it iswhen kindred live together in unity!2 It is like the precious oil on the head,running down upon the beard,on the beard of Aaron,running down over the collar of his robes.3 It is like the dew of Hermon,which falls on the mountains of Zion.For there the LORD ordained his…