Bible in 365 Days – Day 201
Focus Chapters: Standout Verse(s): Isaiah 36:4 NLT Then the Assyrian king’s chief of staff told them to give this message to Hezekiah: “This is what the great king of Assyria says: What are you trusting in that makes you so confident? Observation (s): Application: Every time we sit on a couch or chair, we are […]
Bible in 365 Days – Day 200
Focus Chapters: Standout Verse(s): Isaiah 35:4 NLT Say to those with fearful hearts, “Be strong, and do not fear, for your God is coming to destroy your enemies. He is coming to save you.” Observation (s): Application: In our Christian life, we have two options when we are faced with enemies or obstacles: On that […]
Bible in 365 Days – Day 191
Focus Chapters: Standout Verse(s): Psalms 107:2 NLT Has the Lord redeemed you? Then speak out! Tell others he has redeemed you from your enemies. Observation(s): Application: We love to boast about the good things in our lives. Whether it’s a new house, an engagement, a wedding, or a new job or promotion, when good things […]
Bible in 365 Days – Day 185
Focus Chapters: Standout Verse(s): Psalms 44:6-7 NLT I do not trust in my bow; I do not count on my sword to save me. You are the one who gives us victory over our enemies; you disgrace those who hate us. Observation (s): Application: A few years ago I fainted in the middle of a […]
Bible in 365 Days – Day 174
Focus Chapters: Standout Verse(s): Isaiah 7:2-9 NLT The news had come to the royal court of Judah: “Syria is allied with Israel against us!” So the hearts of the king and his people trembled with fear, like trees shaking in a storm. Then the Lord said to Isaiah, “Take your son Shear-jashub and go out to meet King Ahaz. […]
Bible in 365 Days – Day 154
Focus Chapters: Standout Verse(s): Proverbs 24:17-18 NLT Don’t rejoice when your enemies fall;don’t be happy when they stumble.For the Lord will be displeased with youand will turn his anger away from them. Observation (s): Application: We are called to love our enemies as ourselves. Would you liked it if your enemies celebrated your downfall? I can remember […]
Bible in 365 Days – Day 134
Focus Chapters: Standout Verse(s): Psalms 124:2-5 NLT What if the Lord had not been on our sidewhen people attacked us?They would have swallowed us alivein their burning anger.The waters would have engulfed us;a torrent would have overwhelmed us.Yes, the raging waters of their furywould have overwhelmed our very lives. Observation (s): Application: In moments like […]
Bible in 365 Days – Day 34
Focus Chapters: Standout Verse(s): THE ACTION Exodus 8:6 NLT So Aaron raised his hand over the waters of Egypt, and frogs came up and covered the whole land! THE REACTION Exodus 8:7-8 NLT But the magicians were able to do the same thing with their magic. They, too, caused frogs to come up on […]
Bible in 365 Days – Day 32
Focus Chapters: Standout Verse(s): THE ACTION Exodus 1:7-11 NLT But their descendants, the Israelites, had many children and grandchildren. In fact, they multiplied so greatly that they became extremely powerful and filled the land. Eventually, a new king came to power in Egypt who knew nothing about Joseph or what he had done. He said to […]
Bible in 365 Days – Day 27
Focus Chapters: Standout Verse(s): Job 31:29-30 NLT “Have I ever rejoiced when disaster struck my enemies,or become excited when harm came their way?No, I have never sinned by cursing anyoneor by asking for revenge. Observation (s): Application: Job shame me! As I read today’s focus verses, my mind dashed back to times when I used […]