Read Romans 4:1–15 What does the Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.” Romans 4:3 Dr. Harry Ironside, for eighteen years pastor of Moody Church in Chicago, told of visiting a Sunday school class while on vacation. The teacher asked, “How were people saved...

Read Hebrews 12:1–6 Since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Hebrews 12:1 Athletes used to wear training weights to help...

Read 2 Timothy 4:9–22 The Lord will rescue me from every evil attack and will bring me safely to his heavenly kingdom. 2 Timothy 4:18 When Paul had been discouraged in Corinth, the Lord came to him and encouraged him (Acts 18:9–11). After he had been arrested in Jerusalem, Paul...

Read James 1:19–20 Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, for man’s anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires. James 1:19–20 We should not get angry with God or His Word. “A patient man has great understanding, but a...