God Is In Control

Day 218 Ezra 3:1-4:24; 1 Corinthians 2:6-3:4; Psalm 28:1-9; Proverbs 20:24-25 God Is In Control With the advancement of modern technology and the affluence of the Western world, many times we feel like we are in charge. We make our schedules, order food, pay bills, check the weather, and communicate across several time zones with…

Stumbling Wisdom

Day 217 Ezra 1-2:70; 1 Corinthians 1:18-2:5; Psalm 27:7-14; Proverbs 20:22-23 Stumbling Wisdom The Jews wanted a mighty prince. The Greeks wanted a great philosopher or teacher. Both of these people groups had trouble believing in a man who claimed to be the Messiah but could not save Himself from death on a cross. The…

In Christ Alone

Day 216 2 Chronicles 35:1-36:23; 1 Corinthians 1:1-17; Psalm 27:1-6; Proverbs 20:20-21 In Christ Alone The Scripture reading of 1 Corinthians dealt with a current event for the church, and it is timely and true for the church today. “Is Christ divided?” NO! He is not. Paul then appeals, in the name of Jesus the…

What a Dream!

Day 215 2 Chronicles 33:14-34:33; Romans 16:8-27; Psalm 26:1-12; Proverbs 20:1 What a Dream! When I began to read these passages I became so incredibly moved by the words of Romans 16: …and the God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. After reading this long chain of greetings and final goodbyes in…