The Voice

I read 1 Samuel 31 today which explains the events of King Saul’s death and that of his sons in battle. (Previously recorded here in 2014) I read 2 Thessalonians 1-2 today, as part of my church’s reading plan through the New Testament in 16 weeks. This letter starts to explain how Christ will actually return and dispels existing misinformation about the prophecy of Christ’s return already having begun.

I read Mark 6 this morning. People thought that Jesus was John the Baptist or possibly some other prophet returning from the dead. He also fed five thousand people miraculously. Later today, I read Acts 16-20. Paul and his companions preached the good news to Gentiles and to the Jews, sometimes facing great risk for personal injury and legal trouble for the gospel.

I read 1 Samuel 21 today, and learned about a time when David and his men ate consecrated bread, took the sword of Goliath and fled to Gath, then pretended to be insane.

I read 1 Samuel 20 today, where Jonathan finds out how much his dad wants his close friend David to die.

Reading Romans 9 for Friday, December 29th. Don’t stumble on the law and miss the point. Trust in God and receive God’s mercy. Do not judge God, your creator, but be thankful that you were not created to be subject of His wrath to display His immense power.

Reading Romans 8 for Thursday, December 28th. We live through the Spirit of God, and since Jesus himself intercedes for us on God’s behalf, nothing can separate us from God‘s love.

Reading Romans 7 for Wednesday, December 27th. The law of sin and death at work within the members of one’s own body is battling the pursuit of righteousness in one’s mind.

Reading Romans 6 for Tuesday, December 26th. When you die to sin you are no longer a slave to it, your allegiance has been transferred to righteousness.

Reading Romans 5 for Monday, December 25th. Jesus was significant in that He redeemed mankind to be brought close again to God, The Father.

Reading Romans 4 for Saturday, December 23rd. Abraham was justified by his faith, not by living in accordance with the law of circumcision.