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September 9th New Testament Readings

2 Corinthians 11:1-15
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Paul's words in Second Corinthians chapter 11 verse 14 are some of the scariest words in Scripture for each of us to take to heart: "Even Satan can disguise himself as an angel of light."  Do you believe these words of Paul's are true?  How would you know if something that appears to be good on the surface is not really good at all?  Let us pray for discernment in this regards!  Let us not ever be fooled by Satan and his disguises!  (Okay, I found this scary picture below for this verse... what do you think?  Too scary for this blog?  Or maybe we should get a bit scared by this verse??)

Bible.org's commentary on today's readings in Second Corinthians titled "The Father of the Bride Exposes the Master of Deceit" is at this link.

Worship Video: Today’s readings reminded me of the old-school DC Talk song "In the Light.” Here is a live version of the song in this video below.  This song has some powerful lyrics.  A great line in this song is: "The disease of self runs through my blood.  It's a cancer fatal to my soul...  Every attempt on my behalf has failed, to bring this sickness under control!"  Amen.  Let us each give the disease of self over to the only One who can heal us of it - Jesus!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WbI_CgT1Mk

Are you in the Light? Click here to meet the Light of the World!

Comments from You:  What verses or insights stand out to you in today's readings?  Please post up by clicking on the "Comments" link below!

God bless,
Mike

p.s. I would greatly appreciate it if you would pray for this Bible Blog ministry today! Please also consider partnering with us by financially supporting this ministry. Thank you!

September 8th New Testament Readings

2 Corinthians 10:1-18
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Wow... I love Paul's words to the church in Second Corinthians chapter 10 verses 3 through 5: "We are human, but we don't wage war with human plans and methods. We use God's mighty weapons, not mere worldly weapons, to knock down the Devil's strongholds. With these weapons we break down every proud argument that keeps people from knowing God. With these weapons we conquer their rebellious ideas, and we teach them to obey Christ."  This is incredibly powerful for us to realize.  We are human.  God is God.  We are not God.  But, good news is that we have access to God's "weapons" through our relationship with his son Jesus.  And trust me.  In this fallen world, we need God's weapons.  We need his strength.  We need his grace.  We need his forgiveness.  We need his miracles.  We need his Son.  These are the only ways that we will knock down the Devil's strongholds in our lives and in others lives.  How do we access God's mighty weapons?  My personal opinion is that prayer is one of the best things we can do in this regards.  I don't know about you, but I do not pray enough.  However, just lately I've been praying a bit more, and I'll tell you, God has moved!  Prayer is such a beautiful mystery.  We need it like the air we breathe.  Please pray.  Other ways to access God's mighty weapons are certainly reading and studying God's Word daily, investing in a church community at least weekly (even more is better via small groups, etc.), and confessing and repenting and fleeing from sin.  Then, with God's weapons we are called to introduce others to who God is and teach them to obey Christ.  How are you accessing God's mighty weapons these days?  Are you praying?  Are you reading and studying the Bible daily?   Are you investing in a church community weekly?   Are you confessing and repenting and fleeing from sin?  Or are you relying on your human plans and methods to make it through the day?  Are you relying on worldly weapons?  Will you seek instead God's mighty weapons?

Bible.org's commentary on today's readings in Second Corinthians titled "Contrasting Christian Leaders With the Cultists" is at this link.

Worship Video: Today's readings reminded me of Michael W. Smith's great song "A New Hallelujah!"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBxOkruKpqI

Do you want to sing a new Hallelujah? Click here and Sing!

Comments from You:  What verses or insights stand out to you in today's readings?  Please post up by clicking on the "Comments" link below!

God bless,
Mike

p.s. I would greatly appreciate it if you would pray for this One Year Bible Blog ministry today! Please also consider partnering with us by financially supporting this ministry. Thank you!

September 7th New Testament Readings

2 Corinthians 9:1-15
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Today in Second Corinthians chapter 9 verses 6 through 8 we read these words of Paul’s – “Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. “Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.” Great verses! A lot of ground is covered in these verses. Do you believe that we reap what we sow? What are you sowing? What have you decided in your heart to give? Do you give without reluctance? Do you give without compulsion? Are you a cheerful giver? Do you realize that God gracefully gives you all that you need so that you will participate in good works? Are you participating in God’s grace that he is freely giving to you? Related to these verses, I just recently finished reading Randy Alcorn's wonderful little book, The Treasure Principle: Unlocking the Secret of Joyful Giving. Has anyone else read this book? It is a wonderful book about how it truly is more blessed to give than to receive! I highly recommend it!

Bible.org's commentary on today's (and yesterday's) readings in Second Corinthians titled "Keeping Your Commitments" is at this link. 

Worship Video: Today’s readings reminded me of the fantastic song "Create in me a Clean Heart" performed here by Donnie McClurkin and a choir:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILRjmPGvVB8

Do you want a clean heart? Click here to be made clean!

Comments from You:  What verses or insights stand out to you in today's readings?  Please post up by clicking on the "Comments" link below!

God bless,
Mike

p.s. I would greatly appreciate it if you would pray for this Bible Blog ministry today! Please also consider partnering with us by financially supporting this ministry. Thank you!

September 6th New Testament Readings

2 Corinthians 8:16-24
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Second Corinthians chapter 8 verse 23 stood out to me today - "If anyone asks about Titus, say that he is my partner who works with me to help you. And these brothers are representatives of the churches. They are splendid examples of those who bring glory to Christ."  I like that last sentence a lot.  I believe each of us are called to be splendid examples of those who bring glory to Jesus!  How is your example these days?   Below is an icon painting of Paul ordaining Titus on the island of Crete:

Bible.org's commentary on today's (and tomorrow's) readings in Second Corinthians titled "Keeping Your Commitments" is at this link. 

Worship Video: Today's readings reminded me of Third Day's great song "Show Me Your Glory!"  Here's a live version:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JbEQHmCEFU

Do you want to see God's Glory? Click here for Glory!

Comments from You:  What verses or insights stand out to you in today's readings?  Please post up by clicking on the "Comments" link below!

God bless,
Mike

p.s. I would greatly appreciate it if you would pray for this Bible Blog ministry today! Please also consider partnering with us by financially supporting this ministry. Thank you!

September 5th New Testament Readings

2 Corinthians 8:1-15
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Second Corinthians chapter 8 verse 9 today is one of those verses that can really make you think about how blessed you truly are and why through Jesus: "You know how full of love and kindness our Lord Jesus Christ was. Though he was very rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that by his poverty he could make you rich."  I imagine that most of us reading this blog right now are living pretty nice lives overall.  In most respects it may be fair to call us "rich."  Many of us have rich lives in terms of where we live, our spiritual freedoms, and other freedoms.  And why do we have these riches in our lives today?  Because Jesus, the Son of God, came to this earth and made himself poor for our sakes.  Jesus was born in a manger.  He lived his life "homeless" in many ways.  He was sinless, but yet died a criminal's death by execution on a cross.  Jesus was very rich in heaven.   But yet, because of his love and kindness, he made himself poor and died on a cross for us, so that we would be "rich."  And now, realizing this, how are we utilizing our riches?  Are we demonstrating love and kindness to others like Jesus did to us?  Are we investing our lives - lives that were given to us by God and saved by Jesus - for Kingdom purposes?  Are you living your life as if you are literally working for God in all that you do?

Bible.org's commentary on today's readings in Second Corinthians today titled "Learning To Be Liberal" (it is a great essay on Paul's call to give generously to the church in Jerusalem) is at this link.

Worship Video: Our readings today reminded me of the MercyMe song "So Long Self," which has a fun video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJtKdjaH2nY

Have you said So Long to your Self? Click here and say Goodbye!

Comments from You:  What verses or insights stand out to you in today's readings?  Please post up by clicking on the "Comments" link below!

God bless,
Mike

p.s. I would greatly appreciate it if you would pray for this Bible Blog ministry today! Please also consider partnering with us by financially supporting this ministry. Thank you!

September 4th New Testament Readings

2 Corinthians 7:8-16
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Second Corinthians chapter 7 verses 9 & 10 teaches us a great lesson - "It was the kind of sorrow God wants his people to have, so you were not harmed by us in any way. For God can use sorrow in our lives to help us turn away from sin and seek salvation. We will never regret that kind of sorrow."  Do you believe that God can use sorrow for redemptive purposes?  Do you believe there is such a thing as godly sorrow?  Can sorrow turn us away from sin and toward salvation?  Have you ever experienced such a sorrow?  I know that I have.  There have been times in my life in the past where I was pursuing the false glamour of sin.  And that pursuit of sin delivered great sorrow.  But, thanks be to God for that sorrow!  It was a godly sorrow that turned me away from sin and toward God's salvation.  So, if you are experiencing sorrow in your life right now, or when you do, please seek God in the midst of the sorrow.  Perhaps the sorrow was not caused by your sin, as it was in my case.  But perhaps God can still use that sorrow ultimately for his redemptive purposes.

Bible.org's commentary on today's Second Corinthians readings titled "Good Grief" is at this link.

Worship Video:  Today's readings remind me of Matt Redman's song "The Heart of Worship:"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4RUjGsTfks

Do you know the heart of worship?  Click here and worship Him!

Comments from You:  What verses or insights stand out to you in today's readings?  Please post up by clicking on the "Comments" link below!

God bless,
Mike

p.s. I would greatly appreciate it if you would pray for this Bible Blog ministry today! Please also consider partnering with us by financially supporting this ministry. Thank you!

September 3rd New Testament Readings

2 Corinthians 6:14-7:7
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Second Corinthians chapter 7 verse 1 today is powerful - "Because we have these promises, dear friends, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that can defile our body or spirit. And let us work toward complete purity because we fear God." How does this verse speak to you?  What promises do we have as followers of Jesus Christ?  In light of these promises, should we cleanse ourselves from everything that can defile our body?  And cleanse ourselves of everything that can defile our spirit?  Are you living your life in such a way that you are moving toward complete purity?  Do you believe that the Cross of Jesus Christ purifies you?  What does the Cross of Jesus ultimately purify you for?

Bible.org's commentary on today's readings in Second Corinthians titled "Choosing Sides" is at this link.

Worship Video: Today's readings reminded me of Santcus Real's awesome song "Lead Me:"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBdFn4YgxPY

Is God leading you? Click here to be led!

Comments from You:  What verses or insights stand out to you in today's readings?  Please post up by clicking on the "Comments" link below!

God bless,
Mike

p.s. I would greatly appreciate it if you would pray for this Bible Blog ministry today! Please also consider partnering with us by financially supporting this ministry. Thank you!

September 2nd New Testament Readings

2 Corinthians 6:1-13
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I love Paul's opening words in Second Corinthians chapter 6 verses 1 and 2 today, as he quotes from the prophet Isaiah - "As God's partners, we beg you not to reject this marvelous message of God's great kindness. For God says, "At just the right time, I heard you. On the day of salvation, I helped you." Indeed, God is ready to help you right now. Today is the day of salvation."  How does this verse speak to you?  What does it mean to you?  Do you believe that God is ready to help you right now?  Do you believe that today is the day of salvation?

Bible.org's commentary on today's readings in Second Corinthians titled "Authentic Apostleship" is at this link.

Worship Video: Today’s readings remind me of Steve Green singing "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God" acapella in 1987.  Watch this video all the way to the end.  Wow...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRJHKzU_t1M

Is God your mighty fortress? Click here and be fortified!

Comments from You:  What verses or insights stand out to you in today's readings?  Please post up by clicking on the "Comments" link below!

God bless,
Mike

p.s. I would greatly appreciate it if you would pray for this Bible Blog ministry today! Please also consider partnering with us by financially supporting this ministry. Thank you!

September 1st New Testament Readings

2 Corinthians 5:11-21
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Today in Second Corinthians chapter 5 verses 17 and 18 we read – “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone and the new has come. All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation.” How do these 2 verses speak to you? I have a hunch that you have probably heard the first of these 2 verses before? (Michael W. Smith has a child reciting this verse at the beginning of one of his Worship albums.) I find it interesting to consider the first verse – being a new creation – along with the second verse – because God reconciled us through Jesus. I absolutely love the first verse. If we confess with our mouths and believe in our hearts that Jesus is our Lord and Savior, we are indeed a new creation. Our old self has gone and the new self has come. And why do we receive this amazing gift? Because the Creator of All has reconciled his Creation (us) to himself through Jesus and the ministry of reconciliation. We have been reconciled to God! This is a powerful thought to consider. It is a joyful thought! It is also a thought that should make us realize that there was a time in our life when we were not reconciled with God. And it should make us realize that there are people in this world right now whom we know who are hurting and are not reconciled with God. Are you reconciled with God through Jesus? Do you rejoice frequently in the Spirit and in prayers of thanksgiving that you are a new creation? Are you working and praying for reconciliation for your family and friends and others God has brought into your life? Do you believe that they want to leave their old self behind and become a new creation?

Bible.org's commentary on today's readings in Second Corinthians titled "Out With the Old, In With the New" is at this link.

Worship Video: Today's readings in Second Corinthians reminded me of Casting Crown's song "Until the Whole World Hears:"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7qi2KlUffs

Are you singing about Jesus until the whole world hears? Click here to Sing!

Please join us in memorizing and meditating on a verse of Scripture today: "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!" 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NIV)

Prayer Point: Pray that you are completely "in Christ" through a saving faith and relationship with Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. Pray with rejoicing that you are a new creation! Pray that the old is truly gone from your life and your new life with Jesus has come!

Comments from You:  What verses or insights stand out to you in today's readings?  Please post up by clicking on the "Comments" link below!

God bless,
Mike

p.s. I would greatly appreciate it if you would pray for Bible Blog ministry today! Please also consider partnering with us by financially supporting this ministry. Thank you!

August 31st New Testament Readings

2 Corinthians 4:13-5:10
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Paul's words in Second Corinthians chapter 4 verses 16 through 18 are incredible for each of us to take to heart: "That is why we never give up. Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed every day. For our present troubles are quite small and won't last very long. Yet they produce for us an immeasurably great glory that will last forever! So we don't look at the troubles we can see right now; rather, we look forward to what we have not yet seen. For the troubles we see will soon be over, but the joys to come will last forever."  I don't know about you, but I confess that I all too often get caught up in the troubles we can see right now.  I forget about the joys to come that will last forever.  It's sad when I forget about the joys to come.  There is so much hurt and disaster in our world that I am afraid all too often I focus only on these negative things and forget that this is a world where bad things happen.  Through our faith and relationship with Jesus we will one day be in heaven where there will be no more tears.  No more crying.  No more suffering.  But, this side of heaven, we will suffer.  Each of our bodies will deteriorate and these earthly bodies will die.  But, as Paul says in these verses above, though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed every day!  I pray this is the case for you.  I pray this is the case for me.  Are you experiencing renewal in your spirit every day?  Let us pray for renewal!

Bible.org's commentary on today's Second Corinthians readings titled "Death: No Longer a Foe, but a Friend" is at this link.

Worship Video: Today's readings in Second Corinthians reminds me of Switchfoot's song "Your Love is a Song:"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmISCVDtow8

Is God's Love a song in your life? Click here to Sing!

Please join us in memorizing and meditating on a verse of Scripture today: "Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day." 2 Corinthians 4:16 NIV

Prayer Point: Pray that you will never lose heart. Pray that you are being renewed day by day through your saving faith with Jesus Christ. Pray that your relationship with Christ encourages you and strengthens you, even while outwardly you may be wasting away.

Comments from You:  What verses or insights stand out to you in today's readings?  Please post up by clicking on the "Comments" link below!

God bless,
Mike

p.s. I would greatly appreciate it if you would pray for Bible Blog ministry today! Please also consider partnering with us by financially supporting this ministry. Thank you!