19bFor several days he was with the disciples in Damascus, 20and immediately he began to proclaim Jesus in the synagogues, saying, “He is the Son of God.” 21All who heard him were amazed and said, “Is not this the man who made havoc in Jerusalem among those who invoked this name? And has he not…
The Word of God: Job 4:1, 5:1-11, 17-21, 26-27 – August 24, 2020
1Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered: 1″Call now; is there anyone who will answer you? To which of the holy ones will you turn? 2Surely vexation kills the fool, and jealousy slays the simple. 3I have seen fools taking root, but suddenly I cursed their dwelling. 4Their children are far from safety, they are crushed in…
Psalm of the Day – August 23, 2020 (Psalm 46)
1 God is our refuge and strength,a very present help in trouble.2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change,though the mountains shake in the heart of the sea;3 though its waters roar and foam,though the mountains tremble with its tumult. Selah 4 There is a river whose streams make glad the city…
The Word of God: Mark 6:1-6a – August 23, 2020
1He left that place and came to his home town, and his disciples followed him. 2On the sabbath he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were astounded. They said, “Where did this man get all this? What is this wisdom that has been given to him? What deeds of power…
The Word of God: Revelation 4:1-11 – August 23, 2020
1After this I looked, and there in heaven a door stood open! And the first voice, which I had heard speaking to me like a trumpet, said, “Come up here, and I will show you what must take place after this.” 2At once I was in the spirit, and there in heaven stood a throne,…
The Word of God: Job 4:1-6, 12-21 – August 23, 2020
1Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered: 2″If one ventures a word with you, will you be offended? But who can keep from speaking? 3See, you have instructed many; you have strengthened the weak hands. 4Your words have supported those who were stumbling, and you have made firm the feeble knees. 5But now it has come to…
Psalm of the Day – August 22, 2020 (Psalm 56)
1 Be gracious to me, O God, for people trample on me;all day long foes oppress me;2 my enemies trample on me all day long,for many fight against me.O Most High, 3 when I am afraid,I put my trust in you.4 In God, whose word I praise,in God I trust; I am not afraid;what can…
The Word of God: John 6:41-51 – August 22, 2020
41Then the Jews began to complain about him because he said, “I am the bread that came down from heaven.” 42They were saying, “Is not this Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? How can he now say, ‘I have come down from heaven’?” 43Jesus answered them, “Do not complain among…
The Word of God: Acts 9:10-19a – August 22, 2020
10Now there was a disciple in Damascus named Ananias. The Lord said to him in a vision, “Ananias.” He answered, “Here I am, Lord.” 11The Lord said to him, “Get up and go to the street called Straight, and at the house of Judas look for a man of Tarsus named Saul. At this moment…
The Word of God: Job 3:1-26 – August 22, 2020
1After this Job opened his mouth and cursed the day of his birth. 2Job said: 3″Let the day perish in which I was born, and the night that said, ‘A man-child is conceived.’ 4Let that day be darkness! May God above not seek it, or light shine on it. 5Let gloom and deep darkness claim…
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