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 50:1-23. Verse 3, if God is to come with a devouring fire, what is required of me today? Would it be safer for me to just opt out instead?
II Samuel 5:1-25. David consolidates his kingship, conquers Jerusalem, routs the Philistines. Why is the idea of a golden age not really valid under God’s design of salvation history? Application for USA 2024?
Acts 24:22-25:12. Verses 24 and 25, Paul’s conversations with Gov. Felix about Christ and the judgment cause the Roman to tremble. What ripe opportunity for evangelism will I have soon? Am I ready?
Mark 10:23-31. Jesus assures Peter that any sacrifice we make for the gospel is more than compensated by eternal life. What sacrifice—if any—have I made for the gospel? How can I take it up a notch?
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.