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 86:1-17. Verse 11 KJV, unite my heart. What are some ways in which I am susceptible to having a divided heart toward God and his commands?
I Kings 9:1-28. Verses 6-9, related question, as a Christian, does the closeness with God that I have experienced put me at greater risk of disastrous consequences if I forsake him?
Acts 19:35-20:5. Verse 4, seven missionary companions of Paul. Why do we still honor these men’s memory 2000 years later? How can I orient this day a bit more toward kingdom work, work of eternal import?
Mark 12:35-40. Verse 36, how was David, 1000 years before Jesus’ time, under the lordship of Christ? By what signs—not words—can I be noticeably under the lordship of Christ on this day?
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.