...and going into the house they saw the child with Mary his mother and they fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh. (Matthew 2:11) Today we look at the story about the three wise men visiting Jesus. They follow a star to Bethlehem, offering … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – Sept. 11th
Daily Scripture Series – Sept. 10th
And she gave birth to her first born son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths, and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn. Today we look at the birth of Jesus. Mary and Joseph, unable to find lodging, welcome Jesus in a stable. Shepherds and Simeon recognize … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – Sept. 10th
Daily Scripture Series – Sept. 9th
But the angel said to him, "Do not be afraid, Zechariah, for your prayer is heard, and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall call his name John. (Luke 1:13) Today we look at the story about the birth of John the Baptist and the announcement of Jesus' birth. God ends … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – Sept. 9th
Daily Scripture Series – Sept. 8th
Remember for my good, O my God, all that I have done for this people. (Nehemiah 5:19) Today we look at the story of Nehemiah building the wall. Nehemiah, a servant in the Persian Empire, learns of the dire condition of Jerusalem and its people. With the blessing of King Artaxerxes, he leads the effort … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – Sept. 8th
Hate Your Spouse – Your Family?!
Now great multitudes accompanied him; and he turned and said to them, "If any one comes to me and does not hate his own father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters, yes, and even his own life, he cannot be my disciple. Whoever does not bear his own cross and come … Continue reading Hate Your Spouse – Your Family?!
Daily Scripture Series – Sept. 7th
King Ahasuerus laid tribute on the land and on the coastlands of the sea. (Esther 10:1) Today we look at the story of Esther's brave intervention to save her people. Facing a grave threat to the Jews in the Persian empire, Esther, with God's unseen guidance, approached King Xerxes uninvited, risking her life. She invited … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – Sept. 7th
No Thought Police 