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Psalm 80:1-19

In this Psalm the writer Asaph continues to bemoan the fate of Israel. God had severely punished Israel, and they were in great pain. They were mocked and ridiculed by other nations, and their land was not fertile anymore. Asaph prayed for God to not forsake Israel and to restore His blessings. Then Asaph said something quite interesting. He said, “Let Thy hand be upon the man of Thy right hand; upon the Son of…

Proverbs 25: 5

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This Proverb says, “Take away the dross from the silver, and there comes out a vessel for the Smith; take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne will be established in righteousness.” What is dross? Dross is something which is regarded as worthless or rubbish. Dross may be compared to our own imperfections. Because of sin, no person in the world is perfect before God, because God's standard is perfection. We are all…

1 Thessalonians 2:10-3:13

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In this daily Bible reading Paul continues to encourage the Thessalonians to stand firm in the Faith, to stand firm in their belief in Jesus Christ. This Gentile Church was being persecuted by their fellow countrymen who did not believe. The Church had turned away from living a sinful life and it did not fit in with their society. The Church was a threat to their community’s sinful way of life, causing division and friction.…

Jeremiah 14:11-16:15

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In this daily Bible reading Jeremiah speaks of the false prophets in Jerusalem: those who were telling the people that they would have peace and prosperity. These false prophets told the people that God would not punish Jerusalem. Rather God would bless them. They were telling the people not to believe Jeremiah. Jeremiah was telling the people of God's coming judgment for their sinful lives and for turning away from God. As a result, everyone…

Proverbs 24: 30- 34

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This Proverb says, “I passed by the field of the sluggard, and by the vineyard of the man lacking sense; and behold, it was completely overgrown with thistles. Its surface was covered with nettles, and its stone wall was broken down. When I saw, I reflected upon it. I looked and received instruction. A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest, then your poverty will come as a robber,…

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Psalm 79:1-13

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In these passages the writer, Asaph, prays to God. He prays that God will stop punishing Israel for the sins of his forefathers. Jerusalem had been destroyed. Many Israelites had been massacred, and their bodies were not buried. They were eaten by scavengers. Surrounding nations had dispersed Israel, and the survivors suffered. Israel perceived that God had left them. Asaph prayed that God would forgive Israel and punish the nations that had destroyed Jerusalem. He…

Thessalonians 1:1-2:9

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In these passages, Paul speaks to the Church in Thessalonica, Greece. He tells them that the Gospel message of Jesus Christ met with resistance, and Paul had suffered when he proclaimed God's Truth to the people. But Paul said, "We speak, not as pleasing men but God who examines our hearts." The Gospel message of Jesus Christ is threatening to a world that enjoys sin and doesn't want to change. The Gospel message of Jesus…

Jeremiah 12:1-14:10

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In this daily Bible reading Jeremiah speaks of the sinfulness that characterized Israel. Israel had completely turned away from God in their hearts. God was only acknowledged superficially. Jeremiah said to God, “Thou art near to their lips but far from their minds.” Israel had become so accustomed to living sinfully that a meaningful change was unlikely. In this regard Jeremiah said, “Can the Ethiopian change his skin or the leopard change his spots?” In…

Proverbs 24: 28-29

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This Proverb says the following in regards to a person who has wronged you: “Do not say, ‘Thus I shall do to him as he has done to me. I will render to the man according to his work.’” When a person does something bad to you it is natural to want to get even with that person. It is natural to want to hurt that person, as they hurt you. However, that is not…

Psalm 78:56-72

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In these passages the writer speaks of God choosing the tribe of Judah from all the tribes of Israel. It was in the land of Judah that God placed His structure, the Temple. God also chose David from the tribe of Judah to be King of Israel. David was a shepherd when God selected him to one day become King. The characteristics of a shepherd were the characteristics that God wanted in his King. David…