They read from the Book of the Law of God, making it clear and giving the meaning so that the people could understand what was being read. Then Nehemiah the governor, Ezra the priest and scribe, and the Levites who were instructing the people said to them all, “This day is sacred to the Lord…

God forbid that I should boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ. Galatians 6:14. Those God foreknew He also predestined to be conformed to the likeness of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brothers. Romans 8:29. It’s good when we read Scripture to understand the times and events…

I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in His word I put my hope. My soul waits for the Lord more than watchmen wait for the morning, more than watchmen wait for the morning. Psalm 130:5-6. As for me, I will see Your face in righteousness; I shall be satisfied when I awake…

Jesus said to the Jews who had believed Him, “If you abide in My word, you are truly My disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 8:31-32 ESV. “But when the Helper comes, whom I shall send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who…

Before his downfall a man’s heart is proud, but humility comes before honor. Proverbs 18:12. Be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart, all you who hope in the Lord. Psalm 31:24 NKJV. Christ is faithful as a Son over God’s house. And we are His house, if we hold on to our…

We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. 2 Corinthians 10:5. Since we belong to the day, let us be self-controlled, putting on faith and love as a breastplate, and the hope of salvation as a…

Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come near to God and He will come near to you. Wash your hands you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. James 4:7-8. In Him we have…the forgiveness of sins. Ephesians 1:7. Glory in His holy name; let the hearts…

Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kind of sufferings. 1 Peter 5:8-9. The Lord is near to all who call on Him,…

If the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed. John 8:36. Beyond all question, the mystery of godliness is great: He appeared in a body, was vindicated by the Spirit, was seen by angels, was preached among the nations, was believed on in the world, was taken up in glory. 1 Timothy 3:16.…

What you heard from me, keep as the pattern of sound teaching, with faith and love in Christ Jesus. 2 Timothy 1:13. Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim You, who walk in the light of Your presence, O Lord. Psalm 89:15. I wanted to share this beautiful paragraph from My Utmost For His…