Sunday, July 14, 2019

Daily Bible Reading - July 14th, 2019 | American Bible Society

Daily Bible Reading - July 14th, 2019 | American Bible Society: 1 Samuel 15:1-35: Saul is instructed to attack the Amalekites and to destroy everything they have. However, Saul allows his men to keep the best sheep and cattle to offer as a sacrifice to God. Samuel confronts Saul with his sin of disobedience, and the LORD rejects Saul as king.

Sunday, July 7, 2019

Daily Bible Reading - July 7th, 2019 | American Bible Society

Daily Bible Reading - July 7th, 2019 | American Bible Society: 1 Samuel 6:1-19: Chapters 4 and 5 describe a time when the Philistines waged war against Israel, defeated them, and captured the Covenant Box for which they were punished by God with a severe outbreak of tumors. The Philistines are advised by their priests and magicians to return the Covenant Box along with a gift to pay for their sin. When the Covenant Box arrives in Beth Shemesh, the people are overjoyed and offer sacrifices to the lord. But seventy men are killed because they looked inside the Covenant Box. To look inside to see God was disrespectful, and those who did it were struck dead.

Sunday, June 30, 2019

Daily Bible Reading - June 30th, 2019 | American Bible Society

Daily Bible Reading - June 30th, 2019 | American Bible Society: John 15:18—16:15: Jesus warns his disciples that they will be hated and suffer persecution because they have chosen to believe in and follow him. Jesus says that he is returning to God the Father but that he will send the Holy Spirit who will lead them and reveal the truth about God.

Saturday, June 22, 2019

Daily Bible Reading - June 22nd, 2019 | American Bible Society

Daily Bible Reading - June 22nd, 2019 | American Bible Society: Acts 16:1-15: Chapter 16 begins the final section in the book of Acts, which focuses on Paul’s mission to spread the faith. As he begins his second journey, Paul meets Timothy, who will become one of his co-workers. Paul has a vision, calling him to preach in Macedonia. When he and his companions arrive in Philippi (a Roman colony in the district of Macedonia), they meet Lydia, who invites them to her home.

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