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 48:1-14. Verse 2, in contrast to the woes of American cities, what glories are found in the city of God? What can my church do to make these manifest in our locale?
II Samuel 17:1–29. Absalom deceived by David‘s spy. When is deception permissible in God’s sight?
Acts 15:13-22. Reliance of the Jerusalem church on Old Testament prophecy. How can I be more Bible-reliant today?
Mark 9:30–41. As I approach this day, what needs to change in order that I put Jesus‘ priorities ahead of my own personal priorities?
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.