And Zabad his son, and Shuthelah his son, and Ezer, and Elead, whom the men of Gath that were born in that land slew, because they came down to take away their cattle. And Ephraim their father mourned many days, and his brethren came to comfort him. And when he went in to his wife, …
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The Divided Planet
And Arphaxad begat Shelah, and Shelah begat Eber. And unto Eber were born two sons: the name of the one was Peleg; because in his days the earth was divided: and his brother's name was Joktan. 1 Chronicles 1:18-19 This event is first mentioned in Genesis 10:25
The Purposes of the LORD Cannot Be Stopped
The LORD of hosts hath sworn, saying, "Surely as I have thought, so shall it come to pass; and as I have purposed, so shall it stand: that I will break the Assyrian in My land, and upon My mountains tread him under foot: then shall his yoke depart from off them, and his burden depart …
Relying On The LORD
And at that time Hanani the seer came to Asa king of Judah, and said unto him, "Because thou hast relied on the king of Syria, and not relied on the LORD thy God, therefore is the host of the king of Syria escaped out of thine hand. Were not the Ethiopians and the Lubims …
Disobedience
Samuel also said unto Saul, "The LORD sent me to anoint thee to be king over His people, over Israel: now therefore hearken thou unto the voice of the words of the LORD. "Thus saith the LORD of hosts, I remember that which Amalek did to Israel, how he laid wait for him in the …
It Does Not Stay In Vegas
So Joshua rose up early in the morning, and brought Israel by their tribes; and the tribe of Judah was taken: and he brought the family of Judah; and he took the family of the Zarhites: and he brought the family of the Zarhites man by man; and Zabdi was taken: and he brought his household …
From the Song of Moses
But Jeshurun waxed fat, and kicked: thou art waxen fat, thou art grown thick, thou art covered with fatness; then he forsook God which made him, and lightly esteemed the Rock of his salvation. They provoked Him to jealousy with strange gods, with abominations provoked they Him to anger. They sacrificed unto devils, not to …
Christian Soldiers, Fear Not
When thou goest out to battle against thine enemies, and seest horses, and chariots, and a people more than thou, be not afraid of them: for the LORD thy God is with thee, which brought thee up out of the land of Egypt. And it shall be, when ye are come nigh unto the battle, …
The Word For Today; Friday, September 06, 2024
Holy Men of God Spoke For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of His majesty. For He received from God the Father honour and glory, when there came such a voice to Him from the Excellent …
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Fulfilling What God Has Said
The Jews therefore, because it was the preparation, that the bodies should not remain upon the cross on the Sabbath day, (for that Sabbath day was an high day,) besought Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that they might be taken away. Then came the soldiers, and brake the legs of the first, …
The Greater Witness
From the reading of John 4 through 6. But I have greater witness than that of John: for the works which the Father hath given Me to finish, the same works that I do, bear witness of Me, that the Father hath sent Me. And the Father Himself, which hath sent Me, hath borne witness …
Reading the Gospel of Matthew chapters 5 through 9
Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of Mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock: and the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock. And every …
Continue reading Reading the Gospel of Matthew chapters 5 through 9
As the LORD Purposes, So Shall It Stand
Reading for today is Isaiah 13 through 15. What God purposes to do He will do. The LORD of hosts hath sworn, saying, "Surely as I have thought, so shall it come to pass; and as I have purposed, so shall it stand: that I will break the Assyrian in My land, and upon My mountains …
Go, and tell this people…
I just noticed this morning; because I have read ahead; that I have posted behind schedule for a few days so today is a makeup day by reading a couple of extra chapters. Today's reading would be Isaiah 4 through 6. In order to catch up; unless you have already caught the error please read …
When I Am Afraid I Will Trust In GOD
Through the daily reading and study of Scripture we are strengthened, corrected, encouraged, comforted, and emboldened for Jesus Christ and His death, burial, and resurrection. Today's reading of Psalms 56 through 60 is just what we need today. Be merciful unto me, O God: for man would swallow me up; he fighting daily oppresseth me. …
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