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Proverbs 25: 11-14

This Proverb says, “Like apples of gold in settings of silver is a word spoken in right circumstances. Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold is a wise reprover to a listening ear.” The words we speak to others are very important. Our words can be helpful. They can also cause damage, lasting damage. Therefore, we should be careful when choosing our words. As this Proverb says, good words or good advice…

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Revelation 13: 1B – 18 | The New Testament | Bible Insights

Psalm 83:1-18

In this Psalm Asaph speaks of the nations who were trying to destroy Israel. The Arab nations surrounding Israel have been trying to destroy Israel for centuries. This conflict began around 1900 BC when Abraham had two sons: Isaac and Ishmael. Ishmael was Abraham’s son by an Egyptian servant named Hagar.  Isaac was Abraham’s son by his wife Sarah. God had promised Abraham that Abraham’s descendants would be blessed through a son born to Abraham…

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Jeremiah 22:1-23:20 | The Old Testament | Bible Insights

Jeremiah 22:1-23:20

In this daily Bible reading Jeremiah speaks to King Jehoiachin who had become King of Judah after his father, Josiah.   Josiah was the last of the good Kings in Judah.  God, through Jeremiah, characterized the good kings as those who did justice and righteousness during their reigns. Interestingly, God said that doing justice and righteousness meant that they knew God. Jeremiah's prophecy suggests that knowing God is evidenced by doing righteousness or living rightly before…

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2 Thessalonians 1:1-12 | The New Testament | Bible Insights

2 Thessalonians 1:1-12

In this daily Bible reading Paul commends the Thessalonian Church for persevering in their Faith in Jesus Christ.  They persevered in the midst of persecutions and afflictions. Paul said that true believers must endure persecutions and afflictions to be considered worthy of the Kingdom of God.  This endurance provides evidence of their Faith.  Obedience to the Gospel of Jesus Christ means to actively obey Jesus, who is the living Word of God. Living according to…

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Revelation 19:1 – 21 | The New Testament | Bible Insights

Psalm 82:1-8

In this Psalm Asaph again speaks from God’s perspective. God characterized Israel’s judicial system as distorting justice. God said, “How long will you judge unjustly and show partiality to the wicked? Vindicate the weak and fatherless. Do justice to the afflicted and destitute. Rescue the weak and needy. Deliver them out of the hand of the wicked.” Evidently, judges were biased. They were probably bribed by wealthy criminals. As God indicated, they were unjust. They…

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Proverbs 8: 10

This Proverb says, “Do not go out hastily to argue your case; otherwise what will you do in the end when your neighbor puts you to shame? Argue your case with your neighbor and do not reveal the secret of another, lest he who hears it reproach you, and the evil report about you not pass away.” When we are discussing a contentious issue with someone, we should not be unprepared. Rather, we should carefully think…

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Jeremiah 19:1-21:14

Jeremiah 19:1-21:14

In this daily Bible reading Jeremiah continues to speak God's Truth about the coming destruction of Jerusalem at the hand of Babylon. However, neither the people nor the King believed him. He was even persecuted, beaten, and placed in stocks. Jeremiah became very discouraged because he stood alone for God and was mocked by all. Jeremiah was so discouraged that he even regretted the day that he was born. Truly representing God today will make…

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1 Thessalonians 5:4-28 | The New Testament | Bible Insights

1 Thessalonians 5:4-28

In this daily Bible reading Paul tells the church at Thessalonica that they should be supportive of one another. They should always seek after that which is good for the other person. Paul also tells them to have hope for their Salvation. In this regard, Paul says, “Let us be sober, having put on the breastplate of Faith and Love, and as a helmet the Hope of Salvation." Paul never gave the message that we…

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Proverbs 25: 6-7

This Proverb says, “Do not claim honor in the presence of the king, and do not stand in the place of great men; For it is better that it be said to you, “come up here,” than that you should be put lower in the presence of the Prince, whom your eyes have seen.” This Proverb is a message about humility. It is far better to be a humble rather than a prideful person. The…

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2 John 1:1 – 13 | The New Testament | Bible Insights

Psalm 81:1-16

In this Psalm the writer Asaph speaks from both his perspective and from God’s perspective. God speaks of Israel turning away from Him. God said, “But my people did not listen to my voice, and Israel did not obey Me. So, I gave them over to the stubbornness of their heart, to walk in their own devices.” God’s blessings for Israel were contingent on Israel obeying God. God’s blessings for us are also contingent on…

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