Bible in 365 Days – Day 215
Focus Chapters: Standout Verse(s): ACTION 2 Chronicles 35:20-21 NLT After Josiah had finished restoring the Temple, King Neco of Egypt led his army up from Egypt to do battle at Carchemish on the Euphrates River, and Josiah and his army marched out to fight him. But King Neco sent messengers to Josiah with this message: […]
Bible in 365 Days – Day 214
Focus Chapters: Standout Verse(s): Habakkuk 3:17-18 NLT Even though the fig trees have no blossoms, and there are no grapes on the vines; even though the olive crop fails, and the fields lie empty and barren; even though the flocks die in the fields, and the cattle barns are empty, yet I will rejoice in […]
Bible in 365 Days – Day 213
Focus Chapters: Standout Verse(s): 2 Kings 23:25 NLT Never before had there been a king like Josiah, who turned to the Lord with all his heart and soul and strength, obeying all the laws of Moses. And there has never been a king like him since. Observation (s): Application: Can you think of some of […]
Bible in 365 Days – Day 212
Focus Chapters: Standout Verse(s): Jeremiah 5:25 NLT Your wickedness has deprived you of these wonderful blessings. Your sin has robbed you of all these good things. Observation (s): Application: I recently read a story of a champion swimmer who met in an accident, a month before a major swim meet. The accident left the swimmer […]
Bible in 365 Days – Day 211
Focus Chapters: Standout Verse(s): Jeremiah 2:26 NLT “Israel is like a thief who feels shame only when he gets caught. They, their kings, officials, priests, and prophets— all are alike in this. Observation (s): Application: As a child, there were several sweet treats that I loved: milo, condensed milk and sugar. Many times, during my […]
Bible in 365 Days – Day 210
Focus Chapters: Standout Verse(s): Jeremiah 1:5-8 NLT “I knew you before I formed you in your mother’s womb. Before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as my prophet to the nations.” “O Sovereign Lord ,” I said, “I can’t speak for you! I’m too young!” The Lord replied, “Don’t say, ‘I’m […]
Bible in 365 Days – Day 209
Focus Chapters: Standout Verse(s): Isaiah 64:7-8 NLT Yet no one calls on your name or pleads with you for mercy. Therefore, you have turned away from us and turned us over to our sins. And yet, O Lord , you are our Father. We are the clay, and you are the potter. We all are […]
Bible in 365 Days – Day 208
Focus Chapters: Standout Verse(s): Isaiah 58:3-5 NLT ‘We have fasted before you!’ they say. ‘Why aren’t you impressed? We have been very hard on ourselves, and you don’t even notice it!’ “I will tell you why!” I respond. “It’s because you are fasting to please yourselves. Even while you fast, you keep oppressing your workers. […]
Bible in 365 Days – Day 207
Focus Chapters: Standout Verse(s): Isaiah 52:13-15 NLT See, my servant will prosper; he will be highly exalted. But many were amazed when they saw him. His face was so disfigured he seemed hardly human, and from his appearance, one would scarcely know he was a man. And he will startle many nations. Kings will stand […]
Bible in 365 Days – Day 206
Focus Chapters: Standout Verse(s): Isaiah 51:7 NLT “Listen to me, you who know right from wrong, you who cherish my law in your hearts. Do not be afraid of people’s scorn, nor fear their insults. Observation (s): Application: Our fear of isolation and being considered different can cause us to ignore what is right. I […]