1 O sing to the LORD a new song,for he has done marvelous things.His right hand and his holy armhave gained him victory.2 The LORD has made known his victory;he has revealed his vindication in the sight of the nations.3 He has remembered his steadfast love and faithfulnessto the house of Israel.All the ends of…
The Word of God: Mark 3:7-19a – July 16, 2021
7Jesus departed with his disciples to the sea, and a great multitude from Galilee followed him; 8hearing all that he was doing, they came to him in great numbers from Judea, Jerusalem, Idumea, beyond the Jordan, and the region around Tyre and Sidon. 9He told his disciples to have a boat ready for him because…
The Word of God: Acts 13:1-12 – July 15, 2021
1Now in the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen a member of the court of Herod the ruler, and Saul. 2While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to…
The Word of God: 1 Samuel 20:1-23 – July 14, 2021
1David fled from Naioth in Ramah. He came before Jonathan and said, “What have I done? What is my guilt? And what is my sin against your father that he is trying to take my life?” 2He said to him, “Perish the thought! You shall not die. My father does nothing either great or small…
Psalm of the Day – July 13, 2021 (Psalm 42)
1 As a deer longs for flowing streams,so my soul longs for you, O God.2 My soul thirsts for God,for the living God.When shall I come and beholdthe face of God?3 My tears have been my foodday and night,while people say to me continually,“Where is your God?” 4 These things I remember,as I pour out…
The Word of God: Mark 1:29-45 – July 12, 2021
29As soon as they left the synagogue, they entered the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John. 30Now Simon’s mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and they told him about her at once. 31He came and took her by the hand and lifted her up. Then the fever left her, and she…
The Word of God: Romans 10:4-17 – July 11, 2021
4For Christ is the end of the law so that there may be righteousness for everyone who believes. 5Moses writes concerning the righteousness that comes from the law, that “the person who does these things will live by them.” 6But the righteousness that comes from faith says, “Do not say in your heart, ‘Who will…
The Word of God: 1 Samuel 17:50-18:4 – July 10, 2021
17:50So David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and a stone, striking down the Philistine and killing him; there was no sword in David’s hand. 51Then David ran and stood over the Philistine; he grasped his sword, drew it out of its sheath, and killed him; then he cut off his head with it….
Psalm of the Day – July 9, 2021 (Psalm 54)
1 Save me, O God, by your name,and vindicate me by your might.2 Hear my prayer, O God;give ear to the words of my mouth.3 For the insolent have risen against me,the ruthless seek my life;they do not set God before them.Selah4 But surely, God is my helper;the Lord is the upholder of[a] my life.5…
The Word of God: Luke 24:36-53 – July 8, 2021
36While they were talking about this, Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you.” 37They were startled and terrified, and thought that they were seeing a ghost. 38He said to them, “Why are you frightened, and why do doubts arise in your hearts? 39Look at my hands and my feet;…
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