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Monday, October 11

On October 11, 2021 By mlbbelleIn Daily Reading GuidesLeave a comment

Psalms: 113, 121 Meditation Acts: Paul is now back in Jerusalem – the place where Agabus had prophesied that Paul be taken captive by the Jews and that they would hand him over to the Gentiles (the Romans, in this case). Paul could read a crowd. He was being examined by both Pharisees and Sadducees. …

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Saturday, July 10

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Psalms: 61, 62 Meditation Matthew: Jesus was certainly busy during His last week. First the Sadducees (priests/Levites) who don’t believe in the resurrection – after all there is no mention of resurrection in the Torah (Pentateuch – Genesis - Deuteronomy). Since this was only a test, I question their sincerity. Jesus exposes them (and their …

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Thursday, November 12

On November 8, 2020 By Liz RipleyIn Daily Reading GuidesLeave a comment

Psalm: 81 Meditation Matthew: Matthew tells us here that the Pharisees and Sadducees came to test Jesus asking Him for a sign from heaven (or God). Well, we know it could not have been a Sabbath day this time – that would constitute what we call entrapment. Jesus then thwarts their attempts by telling them …

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Friday, September 11

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Psalms: 54 Meditation Matthew: John the Baptist made no attempt at popularity. Like any prophet worth his salt, John was no fashion-plate either, proclaiming “Repent” – the only thing missing from this caricature was the sandwich board reading: “The end is near.” He was fearless confronting king, Pharisee and priest alike warning even them that …

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Thursday, February 20

On February 15, 2020 By Liz RipleyIn Daily Reading GuidesLeave a comment

Psalms:  98, 99 Meditation Mark: Time and again Jesus has to contend with the myopic (near-sighted) leaders of the people “who can’t see the forest for the trees”. The truth is many Christian can become rather myopic as well when their own beliefs are brought into question. These often become the “hills to die on” …

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