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2 Chronicles 1:1-2:18; Ezekiel 27:1-36; John 10:1-18

All scripture is given by inspiration of God. 2 Timothy 3:16

There are many undeniable proofs of biblical inspiration. Externally, archeology has uncovered many sites that support Scripture, such as Nineveh and Petra. Internally, the content of Scripture both in themes and in fulfilled prophecy support its divine authorship. Eternal proof is found in the person of the Lord Jesus, His teaching, death and resurrection attest to His view of Scripture. Practical proof is in the lives of sinners saved by grace, born again of the Word of God. In summation, the spade, the Scriptures, the Saviour, and saved sinners all give evidence to the fact that Scripture is Godbreathed. —Gary McBride

This Book will stand forever, when this world has passed away.
The lips of God have spoken; every word I will obey!
It will stand each test we give it, for its Author is divine. —R.Hamilton

1 Chronicles 29:1-30; Ezekiel 26:1-21; John 9:18-41

Because I live, you will live also. John 14:19 NKJV

In many nations, this is a day of remembrance for those who died in times of war. In some countries, a red poppy is worn to remember the fallen. The symbol comes from a poem, In Flanders Fields by William McCrae, a Canadian doctor who served in World War 1. Looking at the many graves in war torn Belgium, he noticed the little red flowers springing up, a tiny sign of life in fields of death. We remember those who died today, but our hearts should also turn
to another place of death, Calvary. Christ finished His work there and rose from the grave. Because of Him we too will rise, glorious life springing from that place of death. —S.M.

Because He lives I can face tomorrow, because He lives all fear is gone;
Because I know He holds the future, and life is worth the living,
Just because He lives. —Gloria and William Gaither

1 Chronicles 28:1-21; Ezekiel 24:1-25:17; John 9:1-17

And they all forsook him, and fled. Mark 14:50

The night the Lord was betrayed, He was abandoned by His disciples. Later, on the cross, He cried, “My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?” (Mark 15:34). When the Lord faced that mighty work He had come to do, no one came to His aid. In contrast, He has promised to “never leave thee, nor forsake thee” (Heb. 13:5) and when we fail, “we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous” (1 John 2:1). May our hearts be lifted in worship today as we contemplate who He is and what He has done. —Luke Urban

As Advocate on high,
My soul, He pleads for thee!
And when I wander,
Draws me nigh,
He ever lives for me! —George W. Frazer

1 Chronicles 26:1-27:34; Ezekiel 23:1-49; John 8:31-59

They shall call on my name, and I will hear them: I will say, it is my people: and they shall say, The Lord is my God. Zechariah 13:9

There is a definitive and joyous finality in this statement. This is the ultimate conclusion of God’s eternal purposes, to call out from humanity a people for His name. Throughout His historical dealings with people, every  dispensational economy was executed to ultimately bring men and women into an eternal relationship with Himself. On that glorious day, at long last, He shall see the travail of His soul, and be satisfied. —Rick Morse

All like Thee, for Thy glory like Thee,
Lord, object supreme of all, by all adored. —J. N. Darby

1 Chronicles 24:1-25:31; Ezekiel 22:1-31; John 8:12-30

But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him. Luke 15:20

The astounding aspect of this parable which must have had a great impact on the listeners are the two words “and ran”. In those days respected fathers only ever walked deliberately and with dignity. It lacked decorum to be seen running and was never practiced. So, for the father to run was outside socially accepted behaviour but it revealed deep compassion for his son. Only here in Scripture do we see a picture of God being in a hurry. He is always eager to accept repentant sinners. Have we returned to the Father? —Paul Young

Father, never was love so near;
Tender, my deepest wounds to heal.
Precious to me, Your gift of love;
For me You gave Your only Son. —Graham Kendrick

1 Chronicles 22:1-23:32; Ezekiel 20:45-21:32; John 7:31-8:11

Strengthen the weak hands, and make firm the feeble knees. Say to those who are fearful…“Be strong, do not fear!” Isa. 35:3-4 NKJV

We have a tree on a hill near our home. Often on my way up the hill, I take hold of a little branch so as not to slip. Amazingly, this thin branch supports my weight. I noticed three young grandsons swinging from this spindly branch and it took their weight. Later, an older brother was swinging and the branch split at a higher point. The amazing thing is this broken branch will still give me support. Perhaps you have been hurt badly, but out of your brokeness, could you encourage someone today? —Janet Fleming

A line or two to a friend in need,
Could encourage that friend and bring hope indeed,
It may strengthen the weak and remove their fear,
It may comfort the dying and dry their tear. —Janet Fleming-

1 Chronicles 21:1-30; Ezekiel 20:1-44; John 7:12-30

Thy gentleness hath made me great. Psalm 18:35
But the fruit of the Spirit is…gentleness. Galatians 5:22

It may seem that a hard edge is necessary to function in our cold society. But in the above Psalm, we see how God’s gentleness can be a blessing to us. David says that God’s gentleness made him great. Too often we have seen the results of harshness in families or toward others, but here we see that gentleness can result in greatness in others. God’s Word gives wise lessons in dealing with one another. Let us strive for more fruit of the Spirit in our lives, which will include the lovely gentleness of our Lord Jesus.—Mary Robins

Let the beauty of Jesus be seen in me,
All His wonderful passion and purity;
Oh, Thou Spirit divine, all my nature refine,
Till the beauty of Jesus be seen in me.—Albert W.T. Orsborn

1 Chronicles 19:1-20:8; Ezekiel 18:1-19:14; John 6:41-7:11

Now Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus. John 11:5

The Lord loved all three members of this household in Bethany. In that He is different than us in that He loved them all despite the marked differences in their personalities and actions. His love did not differentiate. Martha, marked by a serving attitude, had a problem with her sister, the meditative Mary who was commended by the Lord for having “chosen that good part” (Luke 10:42). The Lord Jesus had no personality problems with His own. Can we, as
we consider Him, remove partiality from our lives? —L. Cain

O Love that will not let me go,
I rest my weary soul in Thee.
I give Thee back the life I owe,
That in Thine ocean depths
Its flow may richer, fuller be. —G. Matheson

1 Chronicles 17:1-18:17; Ezekiel 17:1-24; John 6:22-40

Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work. John 4:34

The Lord used this “teaching moment” with the Samaritan woman to remind us that it is His prerogative to work in any way He wishes, sometimes not even within the realm of our understanding. It is our responsibility and privilege to tell what we know and the Spirit gives life to the words we speak. Those we least expect to believe the Gospel may be the ones who believe. Avoid prejudice and doubt; in faith present the Word of God and let the Spirit of God give light and life. We serve the Son of God; never lose sight of that fact. —Gaius C. Goff

Take my voice, and let me sing, always, only, for my King;
Take my lips and let them be, filled with messages from Thee. —Frances R. Havergal

1 Chronicles 16:1-43; Ezekiel 16:35-63; John 6:1-21

Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing. Revelation 5:12

Heaven’s varied beings unceasingly sing to the triune Godhead. In Rev. 5, the spotlight shines on the Son of God’s redemptive work and His corresponding glorification. The church on earth praises Him, joining heaven in adoring Him. Worship is no humdrum affair; rather, it stretches into an eternity of unending honour for the creating and
redeeming God. Primary in importance, every believer should imitate the hosts above in daily offering it to God. To worship and praise Him in the church’s meetings is surpassingly sweet. —Keith R. Keyser

The church triumphant in Thy love, their mighty joys we know;
They sing the Lamb in hymns above, and we in hymns below.  —Charles Wesley