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September 14, 2019
2 Corinthians 5:19-21
Today’s Scripture: 19 That is, in Christ, God was reconciling the world to Himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and He has committed the message of reconciliation to us. 20 Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, certain that God is appealing through us. We plead on Christ’s behalf, “Be reconciled to God.” 21 He made the One […]
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September 13, 2019
Isaiah 58:6-7
Today’s Scripture: 6 Isn’t the fast I choose:To break the chains of wickedness,to untie the ropes of the yoke,to set the oppressed free,and to tear off every yoke?7 Is it not to share your bread with the hungry,to bring the poor and homeless into your house,to clothe the naked when you see him,and not to ignore[a] your […]
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September 12, 2019
Isaiah 58:1-2
Today’s Scripture: “Cry out loudly,[a] don’t hold back!Raise your voice like a trumpet.Tell My people their transgressionand the house of Jacob their sins.2 They seek Me day after dayand delight to know My ways,like a nation that does what is rightand does not abandon the justice of their God.They ask Me for righteous judgments;they delight in […]
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September 11, 2019
Ezekiel 34:1-11
Today’s Scripture: The word of the Lord came to me: 2 “Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel. Prophesy, and say to them: This is what the Lord God says to the shepherds: Woe to the shepherds of Israel, who have been feeding themselves! Shouldn’t the shepherds feed their flock? 3 You eat the fat, […]
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September 10, 2019
2 Corinthians 11:13-15
Today’s Scripture: 13 For such people are false apostles, deceitful workers, disguising themselves as apostles of Christ. 14 And no wonder! For Satan disguises himself as an angel of light. 15 So it is no great thing if his servants also disguise themselves as servants of righteousness. Their destiny[a] will be according to their works. This month’s sponsor: […]
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September 9, 2019
1 Corinthians 10:19-22
Today’s Scripture: 19 What am I saying then? That food offered to idols is anything, or that an idol is anything? 20 No, but I do say that what they[a] sacrifice, they sacrifice to demons and not to God. I do not want you to participate with demons! 21 You cannot drink the cup of the Lord and […]
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September 8, 2019
Psalm 106:36-39
Today’s Scripture: 36 They served their idols,which became a snare to them.37 They sacrificed their sons and daughters to demons.38 They shed innocent blood—the blood of their sons and daughterswhom they sacrificed to the idols of Canaan;so the land became polluted with blood.39 They defiled themselves by their actionsand prostituted themselves by their deeds. This month’s sponsor: This month’s […]
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September 7, 2019
1 John 2:12-17
Today’s Scripture: 12 I am writing to you, little children,because your sins have been forgivenbecause of Jesus’ name.13 I am writing to you, fathers,because you have come to knowthe One who is from the beginning.I am writing to you, young men,because you have had victory over the evil one.14 I have written to you, children,because you have come […]
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September 6, 2019
John 10:10-12
Today’s Scripture: 10 A thief comes only to steal and to kill and to destroy. I have come so that they may have life and have it in abundance. 11 “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. 12 The hired man, since he is not the shepherd and doesn’t own […]
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September 5, 2019
Psalm 109:20-25
Today’s Scripture: 20 Let this be the Lord’s payment to my accusers,to those who speak evil against me. 21 But You, Yahweh my Lord,deal kindly with me because of Your name;deliver me because of the goodness of Your faithful love.22 For I am afflicted and needy;my heart is wounded within me.23 I fade away like a lengthening shadow;I am […]
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