21When Rehoboam came to Jerusalem, he assembled all the house of Judah and the tribe of Benjamin, one hundred eighty thousand chosen troops to fight against the house of Israel, to restore the kingdom to Rehoboam son of Solomon. 22But the word of God came to Shemaiah the man of God: 23Say to King Rehoboam…
Psalm of the Day – September 4, 2021 (Psalm 63)
1 O God, you are my God, I seek you,my soul thirsts for you;my flesh faints for you,as in a dry and weary land where there is no water.2 So I have looked upon you in the sanctuary,beholding your power and glory.3 Because your steadfast love is better than life,my lips will praise you.4 So…
The Word of God: Mark 15:22-32 – September 3, 2021
22Then they brought Jesus to the place called Golgotha (which means the place of a skull). 23And they offered him wine mixed with myrrh; but he did not take it. 24And they crucified him, and divided his clothes among them, casting lots to decide what each should take. 25It was nine o’clock in the morning…
The Word of God: James 3:13-4:12 – September 2, 2021
3:13Who is wise and understanding among you? Show by your good life that your works are done with gentleness born of wisdom. 14But if you have bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not be boastful and false to the truth. 15Such wisdom does not come down from above, but is earthly, unspiritual,…
The Word of God: 1 Kings 9:24-10:13 – September 1, 2021
24But Pharaoh’s daughter went up from the city of David to her own house that Solomon had built for her; then he built the Millo. 25Three times a year Solomon used to offer up burnt offerings and sacrifices of well-being on the altar that he built for the LORD, offering incense before the LORD. So…
Psalm of the Day – August 31, 2021 (Psalm 12) – August 31, 2021
1 Help, O LORD, for there is no longer anyone who is godly;the faithful have disappeared from humankind.2 They utter lies to each other;with flattering lips and a double heart they speak. 3 May the LORD cut off all flattering lips,the tongue that makes great boasts,4 those who say, “With our tongues we will prevail;our…
The Word of God: Mark 14:53-65 – August 30, 2021
53They took Jesus to the high priest; and all the chief priests, the elders, and the scribes were assembled. 54Peter had followed him at a distance, right into the courtyard of the high priest; and he was sitting with the guards, warming himself at the fire. 55Now the chief priests and the whole council were…
The Word of God: 1 Timothy 4:7b-16 – August 29, 2021
7bTrain yourself in godliness, 8for, while physical training is of some value, godliness is valuable in every way, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come. 9The saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance. 10For to this end we toil and struggle, because we have our hope set on the…
The Word of God: 1 Kings 7:51-8:21 – August 28, 2021
7:51Thus all the work that King Solomon did on the house of the LORD was finished. Solomon brought in the things that his father David had dedicated, the silver, the gold, and the vessels, and stored them in the treasuries of the house of the LORD. 8:1Then Solomon assembled the elders of Israel and all…
Psalm of the Day – August 27, 2021 (Psalm 20)
1 The LORD answer you in the day of trouble!The name of the God of Jacob protect you!2 May he send you help from the sanctuary,and give you support from Zion.3 May he remember all your offerings,and regard with favor your burnt sacrifices. Selah 4 May he grant your heart’s desireand fulfill all your plans.5…
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