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 22:1-31. Verse 28, when the Psalmist says that God governs all nations of the earth despite political turmoil and violent strife, do I respond by saying “Thanks, amen” or “Yes but”?
I Samuel 25:1-44. Abigail, a godly woman to reckon with. What’s my reply to the charge that God’s provisions for men and women in the Bible are unjust to the latter?
Acts 19:1-20. Verses 18-20, related, what’s my reply to the charge that Christianity is oppressive and fear-based, with book-burning being one example thereof?
Mark 8:22-26. Jesus the Great Physician restores a blind man’s sight. Who shall I pray for today that particularly needs Jesus’ healing touch?
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.