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Week 51 The Faithful Know His Voice

By Elizabeth Yeamans Simrell (Guest Blogger) Week 51 Scripture Readings: Revelation 12-17 Key Scripture Verses: Revelation 13:14-18 (NIV, Life Application Bible) “Because of the signs it was given power to perform on behalf of the first beast, it deceived the inhabitants of the earth. It ordered them to set up an image in honor of… Continue reading Week 51 The Faithful Know His Voice

Week 37: Honoring Your Parents By How You Live

Honoring Your Parents By How You Live By Elizabeth Yeamans Simrell (Guest Blogger) Week 37 Scripture Reading: Proverbs 23-24 Key Scripture Verses: Proverbs 23:22-25 –Saying 17 (NIV, Life Application Bible) “Listen to your father, who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old. Buy the truth… Continue reading Week 37: Honoring Your Parents By How You Live

The First and the Last

Key Texts: Revelation 1:17-18 When I saw him, I fell at his feet as though dead. Then he placed his right hand on me and said: “Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last. I am the Living One; I was dead, and now look, I am alive for ever and ever!… Continue reading The First and the Last

At the Right Hand of God

Key Text: Mark 16:19-20 After the Lord Jesus had spoken to them, he was taken up into heaven and he sat at the right hand of God. Then the disciples went out and preached everywhere, and the Lord worked with them and confirmed his word by the signs that accompanied it. It’s a staggering idea… Continue reading At the Right Hand of God

The Wisdom That Comes From Above

Key Texts: James 3:17-18 But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness. Increasingly these days I am tempted to turn off my TV and internet access – just… Continue reading The Wisdom That Comes From Above

Heaven Today’s Scripture Selection: First Kings 5:27 “But will God really dwell on earth? The heavens, even the highest heaven, cannot contain you. How much less the temple I have built?” It showed amazing humility. Here, a young king, who has built a most magnificent temple to God, admits something. Even in the prayer of… Continue reading Heaven

Week 41 Saturday

The Real McCoy Today’s scripture selection: Hebrews 8-10 Key verse: Hebrews 9:24 “For Christ did not enter a sanctuary made with human hands that was only a copy of the real one; he entered heaven itself, now to appear for us in God’s presence.” A long time ago, in T.V. terms, there was a very… Continue reading Week 41 Saturday

Week 15 Sunday

Just a Kid Today’s scripture selection: Mark 9-10 Key verse: Mark 10:15 “Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” In Jesus’ days lots of people thought children were a blessing. Many also thought that these little “blessings” were better… Continue reading Week 15 Sunday

Week 2 Sunday

How far is heaven? Today’s scripture selection: Matthew 3-4 Key verse: Matthew 4:17 Some years ago a song hit the airwaves that asked an important question, “Tell me, Lord, how far is heaven?” That’s a good question. And I was a little surprised to find it being asked on pop radio. Maybe I shouldn’t… Continue reading Week 2 Sunday