Bible Verse for Today

O earth, earth, earth, hear the word of the LORD.

—Jeremiah 22:29 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

What is essential if your country and your people are to experience genuine spiritual and moral revival? First, the Spirit of God must move in a mighty way. Second, the people must open their hearts to hear and respond to the Word of the LORD. So let's commit to praying together — all of us from all over the world — that our people will open their hearts to the work of the...

 

And he shall stand and feed in the strength of the LORD, in the majesty of the name of the LORD his God; and they shall abide: for now shall he be great unto the ends of the earth. And this man shall be the peace, when the Assyrian shall come into our land: and when he shall tread in our palaces, then shall we raise against him seven shepherds, and eight principal men.

—Micah 5:4-5 (KJV)

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As followers of Christ Jesus, God's Messiah, we believe this...

 

O LORD, correct me, but with judgment; not in thine anger, lest thou bring me to nothing.

—Jeremiah 10:24 (KJV)

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We know that God is love! We know the LORD's justice is filled with faithful, lovingkindness. But God is also holy and righteous! If he did not lovingly and tenderly correct us, we could not survive before his tremendously awe-inspiring perfection. Yet our God has chosen to give us his undeserved mercy and kindness as he corrects us and...

 

Who can utter the mighty acts of the LORD? who can shew forth all his praise?

—Psalm 106:2 (KJV)

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Almighty!

That's one of the names for God. He is everything we can imagine that is good, right, holy, and much more! So, the Old Testament is full of different names for God. It's because God is greater than we can imagine. He can do more than we can dream of asking. He is much more than our words can declare. Even our most extraordinary moments of...

 

He first findeth his own brother ###, and saith unto him, We have found the Messias, which is, being interpreted, the Christ. And he brought him to Jesus. And when Jesus beheld him, he said, Thou art ### the son of ###: thou shalt be called ###, which is by interpretation, A stone.

—John 1:40-42 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Almost every time we see ### in the New Testament, he brings someone to meet Jesus (John 1:40-42, 6:5-9, 12:20-22). Aside from this truth and that...

 

And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.

—1 Peter 5:1-4 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

What a wonderful blessing for God's people when their congregation is led by godly leaders who are loving shepherds. As much as we love these kinds of shepherds and follow them with respect as we honor their examples (Hebrews 13:7-8, 17, 24), we know that they will receive even greater appreciation from Jesus, the Chief Shepherd...

 

Seek the LORD, and his strength: seek his face evermore.

—Psalm 105:4 (KJV)

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When we honestly evaluate where we use our time, how we spend our money, what we think about most frequently, and where we put forth our best efforts, what do we find? Is God our consuming passion? Is he our first love? Do we seek his presence always? God told his people, "Seek me and live..." (Amos 5:4, 6). Jesus' stepbrother, James, challenged us to "Come near to...

 

And he said unto them, I must preach the kingdom of God to other cities also: for therefore am I sent.

—Luke 4:43 (KJV)

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When you think about the large cities of our modern world, what do you think about? Crime, traffic, high prices, big crowds, grime, and noise? Jesus sees them and passionately yearns for the lost people in those great cities to be saved! In case we miss Jesus' emphasis, Luke wrote the book of Acts to show us how the good news of...

 

Treasures of wickedness profit nothing: but righteousness delivereth from death.

—Proverbs 10:2 (KJV)

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As my brothers and I grew up, our mom regularly reminded us that sin is often a false shortcut to a good thing. Ill-gotten treasures may seem like a shortcut to riches, but they are a trap. So, the Holy Spirit reminded us in this passage that ill-gotten riches are not the path to a bountiful and satisfying life. Lasting value — spiritual worth that...

 

Come, ye children, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of the LORD.

—Psalm 34:11 (KJV)

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What better goal for a father or mother could there be? Even if you have no children of your own, or if your "own" children are grown, God gives you his children at your congregation so you can teach them to love, honor, and reverence their one and only heavenly Father. Jesus called us to make disciples who make disciples who make disciples (Matthew...