Read James 4:13–14 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). After all,...

Read Isaiah 4—6 I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!” Isaiah 6:8 Anyone reading the first few chapters of Isaiah’s book might be inclined to ask, “What right does this man...

Read 1 Corinthians 4:1–13 It seems to me that God has put us apostles on display at the end of the procession, like men condemned to die in the arena. 1 Corinthians 4:9 Pride has no place in ministry. If a truly great leader like Paul considered himself “on display...

Read Colossians 2:16–23 Do not let anyone who delights in false humility and the worship of angels disqualify you for the prize. Colossians 2:18 The word translated “disqualify” means “to declare unworthy of a prize.” It is an athletic term: The umpire disqualifies contestants who do not obey the rules....

Read Philippians 3:17–19 As I have often told you before and now say again even with tears, many live as enemies of the cross of Christ. Philippians 3:18 The cross of Jesus Christ is the theme of the Bible, the heart of the gospel, and the chief source of praise...