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 119:49-88. Verses 51, 69, 78, 85, who are “the proud” that try to obstruct my walk with God? What is my defense against their schemes?
Isaiah 53:1-12. Jesus is foretold as the suffering servant, man of sorrows. How do I benefit from studying this passage during Advent, approaching Christmas?
I Thessalonians 1:1-10. Paul prayerfully encourages the Christians at Thessalonica. Who needs to hear this kind of encouragement from me today?
Matthew 24:29-35. If Jesus returns today, what do I want him to find me doing?
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.