TODAY’S DAILY READING: Deuteronomy 13-14 & John 16
Old Testament: Deuteronomy 13- Walk This Way
Deuteronomy 13:4
“You shall walk after the Lord your God and fear Him, and keep His commandments and obey His voice; you shall serve Him and hold fast to Him.”
John 3:16 is the most famous verse in the Bible because in twenty-five words it captures the entire message of Scripture; … Read More
Deuteronomy 14- Good Mourning
Deuteronomy 14:1
“You are the children of the Lord your God; you shall not cut yourselves nor shave the front of your head for the dead.”
Among many of the pagan cultures, it was a common practice to cut yourself as a sign of mourning for the loss of a loved one. This practice served to show others … Read More
New Testament: John 16- Better Off
John 16:7
“It is to your advantage that I go away; . . .”
Much of what Jesus said was shocking to the ears of the disciples. He spoke with a wisdom that was otherworldly. They may have become used to the fact that Jesus was going to say things that surprised them, but I do not think… Read More
Jim Gallagher 