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 38:1-22. Verse 15, what seems hopeless to me right now? How can I connect with God today for a replenishment of my hope?
Numbers 24:1-25. Prophecies of woe to Israel’s enemies. Against what present-day threats to God and God’s people shall I invoke these divine promises?
Acts 17:16-34. Verses 26-28, how does this description of one human race, God’s handiwork, refute theories of racial categories and enmities? What is my church doing about it? My role?
Mark 9:42-50. What offensive thing in my secret heart is Jesus urging me to cast out and be rid of, with his help, this very day?
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.