Download DAILY DEVOTIONAL June 26 – July 1 “Read the Bible” Monday, June 26 Psalm 119:1-8 “Happy are those who obey his decrees” These first eight verses of the psalm are taken up with a contemplation of the happiness (literally, “blessedness”) that comes from keeping the commands of God as revealed in his… Read more about Read the Bible June 26 – July 1
Meditate on our Reading July 3 – 8
Download DAILY DEVOTIONAL July 3 – 8 “Meditate on our Reading” Monday, July 3 Psalm 119:57-72 “Teach me your laws” When the psalmist prays, “Teach me your laws,” he doesn’t merely mean “acquaint me with the content of your laws.” Israelites knew very well that they were supposed to worship God alone, to… Read more about Meditate on our Reading July 3 – 8
Put our Meditation into Practice July 10 – 15
Download DAILY DEVOTIONAL July 10 – 15 “Put our Meditation into Practice” Monday, July 10 Psalm 119:113-128 “I am your servant” Although the psalmist expresses himself confidently before people, pointing out his loyalty to God, before the Lord he appeals to God’s love. This is the safest place for us to be. We… Read more about Put our Meditation into Practice July 10 – 15
Adam and Eve July 17 – 22
Download DAILY DEVOTIONAL July 17 – 22 “Adam and Eve” Monday, July 17 Genesis 2:4-17 “The tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil” Two specific trees are mentioned as holding a prominent place in the garden. The tree of life should be understood as having fruit that… Read more about Adam and Eve July 17 – 22
Moses July 24 – 29
Download DAILY DEVOTIONAL July 24 – 29 “Moses” Monday, July 24 Exodus 1:1-22 “They multiplied so quickly that they soon filled the land” There is an element of Exodus 1 that reminds us of Genesis. The language of Exodus 1:7 is creation language, calling to mind Genesis 1:28 and 9:1 where we… Read more about Moses July 24 – 29
Psalms of Lament July 31 – August 5
Download DAILY DEVOTIONAL July 31 – August 5 “Psalms of Lament” Monday, July 31 Psalm 22:1-11 “Do not be far from me” “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” The opening words of this psalm have become so familiar to us from Jesus’ use of them from the cross that… Read more about Psalms of Lament July 31 – August 5
Isaiah August 7 – 12
Download DAILY DEVOTIONAL August 7 – 12 “Isaiah” Monday, August 7 Isaiah 6:1-8 “Whom shall I send?” The first five chapters of Isaiah show how corrupt and rebellious Israel has become. How can such a people, defying God’s teaching, ever become the promised clean, obedient Israel from whom all the nations will… Read more about Isaiah August 7 – 12
Jeremiah August 14 – 19
Download DAILY DEVOTIONAL August 14 – 19 “Jeremiah” Monday, August 14 Jeremiah 1:1-19 “I set you apart” This first chapter of Jeremiah is an account of his call and appointment to prophesy. It includes two divine visions assuring the prophet that God is with him as he delivers a word of judgment to… Read more about Jeremiah August 14 – 19