Studying this morning's four readings from the St. James Daily Devotional Guide (click to subscribe), I examined myself with these questions. Where is your self-examination leading today?
Psalms 118:1-29. Verse 22, to really make the crucified and risen Lord Jesus the cornerstone of my life this day, this spring, the rest of this year, what are some changes I would have to undertake?
Song of Solomon 1:1-17. The physicality of Jesus, resurrected, alive again, filling all five of Mary’s senses when they meet outside the garden tomb. Does this appeal to me or put me off?
Mark 16:1-8. Verse 7, the angel singles out cowardly Peter for Easter joy. When has God given me a second chance I didn’t deserve? Application for today?
Mark 16:9-20. Verses 15 and 16, what’s my first step today to better fulfill the Great Commission? Verses 17-20, how much are the “signs following” evident in my life and that of my church? Action point?
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.