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 136:1-26. Two dozen ways the Psalmist saw God’s mercy enduring forever. Can I list a dozen of my own right now?
Jeremiah 22:1-30. Israel’s choice of two courses of conduct and their consequences. What specific choice does God put before me today?
Romans 9:14-26. Verse 26, related, haven’t I, my family, my church, given God reason to say we’re not his people? Hasn’t he, even so, kept on loving us? Conclusion?
Matthew 13:44-52. If a non-believing friend asked me why I consider Jesus the ultimate treasure, the priceless pearl, how would I explain it to them in everyday terms?.
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.v