A “POOR” EXAMPLE

Read 2 Corinthians 8:1–9 Today’s Scripture: You know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that you through his poverty might become rich. 2 Corinthians 8:9 In what ways was Jesus rich? Certainly He was rich in...

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LASTING CONTENTMENT

Read Hebrews 13 Today’s Scripture: Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” Hebrews 13:5 A Christian couple was ministering to believers in Eastern Europe, behind the iron...

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IN GOOD COMPANY

Read Romans 1:16–17 Today’s Scripture: In the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed, a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: “The righteous will live by faith.” Romans 1:17 On May 24, 1738, a discouraged missionary went “very unwillingly” to a religious...

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MOTIVATION FOR MINISTRY

Read 2 Corinthians 4:1–6 Today’s Scripture: Since through God’s mercy we have this ministry, we do not lose heart. 2 Corinthians 4:1 The way we look at our ministry helps to determine how we will fulfill it. If we look on serving Christ as a burden, we will be a...

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IT’S NOT ABOUT ME

Read Galatians 1:13–24 Today’s Scripture: And they praised God because of me. Galatians 1:24 If Paul had been interested in glorifying himself, he could have remained a Jewish rabbi and perhaps become Gamaliel’s successor. But it was the glory of God that motivated Paul, and this ought to motivate our...

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MERCY AND FAITHFULNESS

Read Hebrews 2:10–18 Today’s Scripture: For this reason [Jesus] had to be made like his brothers in every way, in order that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, and that he might make atonement for the sins of the people. Hebrews 2:17 Jesus...

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TWO GOOD EXAMPLES

Read Hebrews 3:1–11 Today’s Scripture: Fix your thoughts on Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess. Hebrews 3:1 Jesus Christ is not only the Apostle; He is also the High Priest. In fact, Jesus Christ has the title “great high priest” (Heb. 4:14). As the Apostle, Jesus Christ...

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FIRST, THE BAD NEWS

Read Job 1:6–19 Today’s Scripture: Yet another messenger came and said, “Your sons and daughters were feasting … when suddenly a mighty wind swept in from the desert and struck the four corners of the house. It collapsed on them and they are dead.” Job 1:18–19 In one day, Job...

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A LEGAL MATTER

Read Romans 4:16–25 Today’s Scripture: [Jesus our Lord] was delivered over to death for our sins and was raised to life for our justification. Romans 4:25 Justification is the act of God whereby He declares believing sinners righteous in Christ on the basis of the finished work of Christ on...

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COUNTDOWN

Read James 4:13–14 Today’s Scripture: You do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. James 4:14 We count our years at each birthday, but God tells us to number our days (Ps. 90:12)....

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