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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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)....

Read Isaiah 4—6 Today’s Scripture: 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...

Read Philippians 3:17–19 Today’s Scripture: 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...

Read Colossians 1:9 Today’s Scripture: Since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding. Colossians 1:9 When we are born into God’s family by faith in Jesus...