1When Israel set out on his journey with all that he had and came to Beer-sheba, he offered sacrifices to the God of his father Isaac. 2God spoke to Israel in visions of the night, and said, “Jacob, Jacob.” And he said, “Here I am.” 3Then he said, “I am God, the God of your…
Psalm of the Day – March 18, 2020 (Psalm 147:1-11)
1 Praise the Lord!How good it is to sing praises to our God;for he is gracious, and a song of praise is fitting.2 The Lord builds up Jerusalem;he gathers the outcasts of Israel.3 He heals the brokenhearted,and binds up their wounds.4 He determines the number of the stars;he gives to all of them their names.5…
The Word of God: Mark 6:13-29 – March 18, 2020
13They cast out many demons, and anointed with oil many who were sick and cured them. 14King Herod heard of it, for Jesus’ name had become known. Some were saying, “John the baptizer has been raised from the dead; and for this reason these powers are at work in him.” 15But others said, “It is…
The Word of God: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 – March 18, 2020
1Now concerning food sacrificed to idols: we know that “all of us possess knowledge.” Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up. 2Anyone who claims to know something does not yet have the necessary knowledge; 3but anyone who loves God is known by him. 4Hence, as to the eating of food offered to idols, we know…
The Word of God: Genesis 45:16-28 – March 18, 2020
16When the report was heard in Pharaoh’s house, “Joseph’s brothers have come,” Pharaoh and his servants were pleased. 17Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Say to your brothers, ‘Do this: load your animals and go back to the land of Canaan. 18Take your father and your households and come to me, so that I may give you…
Psalm of the Day – March 17, 2020 (Psalm 91)
1 You who live in the shelter of the Most High,who abide in the shadow of the Almighty,2 will say to the LORD, “My refuge and my fortress;my God, in whom I trust.”3 For he will deliver you from the snare of the fowlerand from the deadly pestilence;4 he will cover you with his pinions,and…
The Word of God: Mark 6:1-13 – March 17, 2020
1He left that place and came to his hometown, 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 are…
The Word of God: 1 Corinthians 7:32-40 – March 17, 2020
32I want you to be free from anxieties. The unmarried man is anxious about the affairs of the Lord, how to please the Lord; 33but the married man is anxious about the affairs of the world, how to please his wife, 34and his interests are divided. And the unmarried woman and the virgin are anxious…
The Word of God: Genesis 45:1-15 – March 17, 2020
1Then Joseph could no longer control himself before all those who stood by him, and he cried out, “Send everyone away from me.” So no one stayed with him when Joseph made himself known to his brothers. 2And he wept so loudly that the Egyptians heard it, and the household of Pharaoh heard it. 3Joseph…
Psalm of the Day – March 16, 2020 (Psalm 6)
1 O LORD, do not rebuke me in your anger,or discipline me in your wrath.2 Be gracious to me, O LORD, for I am languishing;O LORD, heal me, for my bones are shaking with terror.3 My soul also is struck with terror,while you, O LORD — how long? 4 Turn, O LORD, save my life;deliver…
