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 92:1-15. Verse 14, how can I remain fruitful as age catches up with me? How is it fair for God to expect that of me?
I Samuel 2:1-36. Eli’s wicked sons dishonor the priesthood. When have I seen a pastor betray my church? If this occurs, what does God expect of each Christian, me included?
Ephesians 6:1-9. What has been my most rewarding or most painful lesson in the mutual obligations God places on parents and children?
John 18:1-11. Jesus, facing arrest, makes Peter sheathe his sword. Where must I at present choose between proceeding by self-will or by meek prayer?
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.