16Then the people answered, “Far be it from us that we should forsake the LORD to serve other gods; 17for it is the LORD our God who brought us and our ancestors up from the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery, and who did those great signs in our sight. He protected…
Psalm of the Day – July 26, 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 2:23-28 – July 26, 2020
23One sabbath he was going through the grainfields; and as they made their way his disciples began to pluck heads of grain. 24The Pharisees said to him, “Look, why are they doing what is not lawful on the sabbath?” 25And he said to them, “Have you never read what David did when he and his…
The Word of God: Acts 28:23-31 – July 26, 2020
23After they had set a day to meet with him, they came to him at his lodgings in great numbers. From morning until evening he explained the matter to them, testifying to the kingdom of God and trying to convince them about Jesus both from the law of Moses and from the prophets. 24Some were…
The Word of God: Joshua 24:1-15 – July 26, 2020
1Then Joshua gathered all the tribes of Israel to Shechem, and summoned the elders, the heads, the judges, and the officers of Israel; and they presented themselves before God. 2And Joshua said to all the people, “Thus says the LORD, the God of Israel: Long ago your ancestors – Terah and his sons Abraham and…
Psalm of the Day – July 25, 2020 (Psalm 111)
1 Praise the LORD!I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart,in the company of the upright, in the congregation.2 Great are the works of the LORD,studied by all who delight in them.3 Full of honor and majesty is his work,and his righteousness endures forever.4 He has gained renown by his wonderful deeds;the…
The Word of God: Matthew 27:11-23 – July 25, 2020
11Now Jesus stood before the governor; and the governor asked him, “Are you the King of the Jews?” Jesus said, “You say so.” 12But when he was accused by the chief priests and elders, he did not answer. 13Then Pilate said to him, “Do you not hear how many accusations they make against you?” 14But…
The Word of God: Romans 15:25-33 – July 25, 2020
25At present, however, I am going to Jerusalem in a ministry to the saints; 26for Macedonia and Achaia have been pleased to share their resources with the poor among the saints at Jerusalem. 27They were pleased to do this, and indeed they owe it to them; for if the Gentiles have come to share in…
The Word of God: Joshua 23:1-16 – July 25, 2020
1A long time afterward, when the LORD had given rest to Israel from all their enemies all around, and Joshua was old and well advanced in years, 2Joshua summoned all Israel, their elders and heads, their judges and officers, and said to them, “I am now old and well advanced in years; 3and you have…
Psalm of the Day – July 24, 2020 (Psalm 139)
1 O LORD, you have searched me and known me. 2 You know when I sit down and when I rise up;you discern my thoughts from far away.3 You search out my path and my lying down,and are acquainted with all my ways.4 Even before a word is on my tongue,O LORD, you know it…
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