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 137:1-9. What benefit will I receive today from faithfully remembering Zion or Jerusalem, the city of God?
Isaiah 61:1-11. Verses 2 and 3, who do I know that is sorrowing or mourning at this holiday season? How can I bring that person some comfort in Christ’s name?
Acts 6:8-7:60. How can I be as forgiving to my enemies as Stephen was? What’s actually involved today?
John 15:18-16:4. Where is the front line of battle in the persecution of Jesus and his followers in America today? How can I and my church more actively participate?
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.