John's Daily Scripture Search
I was raised on making time for Bible study every morning, mindful of Jesus' call to "Search the scriptures" (John 6:39). It has become as much a part of starting my day as breakfast, bathing, or breathing. (I mainly use the King James Version.)
Donna and I rely on a periodical called the St. James Daily Devotional Guide. With four readings each day, drawn from the historic lectionary of mere Christianity, it covers the entire Bible every two years. There are background notes by editor Patrick Reardon, along with suggested prayers.
So this daily blog isn't about my interpretations. It just offers a self-examining question that has occurred to me from each of the four readings. "Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith," says St. Paul (II Cor. 13:5). That's the idea here.
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“As in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.” - I Corinthians 15:22
“Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself. Handle me, and see.” - Luke 24:39
“O fools, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken.” - Luke 24:25
“Go tell my brothers that they go into Galilee, and there shall they see me.” - Matthew 28:10
“He was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God.” - Mark 16:19
“Great peace have they who love thy law, and nothing shall offend them.” - Psalms 119:165
“O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from me, except I drink it, thy will be done.” - Matthew 26:42
“Mary Magdalene came and told the disciples that she had seen the Lord.” - John 20:18