April 14 (Reading for April 11-17: Romans 12, NASB). After presenting the necessity of being a “living sacrifice,” Paul in 12:3-21 described “resurrection life” in very practical terms. He first emphasized HUMILITY: “I say to everyone among you not to think more highly of himself than he ought to think” (v. 3). He then stressed […]
Daily Bible Reading – April 13, 2022
April 13 (Reading for April 11-17: Romans 12, NASB. This devotional is a day early, as it is Part 1 (12:1-2). Part 2 (12:3-21) will be posted tomorrow. Today we talk about celebrating Christ’s resurrection by offering our body as “a living sacrifice.” We read about victory over the PENALTY of sin: “There is now […]
Daily Bible Reading – April 07, 2022
April 7 (Reading for April 4-10: Romans 11; both NASB and NIV are used). “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, so that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light” (1 Pet. 2:9). […]
Daily Bible Reading – March 31, 2022
March 31 (Reading for March 28-April 3: Romans 10, NIV). Romans 9-11 deals with Israel: what God planned for them; how they failed Him as His people; and what will happen to them in the future. In order to help the Hebrew people find faith in Christ, Paul quoted the Old Testament more than 30 […]
Daily Bible Reading – March 26, 2022
March 26 (Reading for March 21-27: Romans 9). If we believe that God is sovereign, we will have complete confidence in Him and depend totally on Him. I looked back to Romans 8:28 for a great example of God’s sovereignty, as well as His providence. Do I truly believe that in all things, God works […]
Daily Bible Reading – March 25, 2022
March 25 (Reading for March 21-27: Romans 9). This chapter is very difficult, because it deals with God’s sovereignty, and people sometimes find that it is hard to “let go and let God” have the final say. I will not try to exegete the chapter here, but only give some thoughts inspired by the chapter. […]