The Pharisees maintained huge libraries of commentaries about the Torah and believed themselves to be experts in the law.
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Looking to spend more time with God? Our Daily Bread Devotionals are written by people of faith and include messages of instruction and inspiration. We invite you to take a few moments to read and reflect upon today’s scripture selection and to carry these thoughts with you into your day. Join us on this daily journey of faith!
The Pharisees maintained huge libraries of commentaries about the Torah and believed themselves to be experts in the law.
In Judaism Psalm 130 is recited as part of the liturgy for the High Holidays and is one of the psalms that have traditionally been recited in times of communal distress or crisis.
Notice that our passage of scripture from the letter to the Hebrews in the New Testament begins with the words “Since, then…” or “Therefore,…” depending on the translation.
In our scripture for today the prophet Elijah is looking for God. Elijah’s nickname is “the stormy prophet” and it is an appropriate nickname!
Ever since I first met Paul through his letters, I’ve wondered at his life.
Today’s brief passage of scripture in some ways sums up what the gospel of John wants to say about Jesus.
The story of David and Goliath is one that touches us at a lot of different levels from the time we’re small children through to old age.
One of the amazing claims of the Bible’s account of creation is that humans as well as all of life were created by God’s word.
Psalm 56 is a song in which the psalmist cries out to God for help in overcoming powerful adversities in his life. His adversaries are relentless in causing him harm and fear. His circumstances have kept him awake and reduced him to tears.
One of the amazing claims of the Bible’s account of creation is that humans as well as all of life were created by God’s word.
The call of scripture is to “speak the truth in love.”
One of the amazing claims of the Bible’s account of creation is that humans as well as all of life were created by God’s word.
Abram and Sarai’s experience is just one of many, many stories of calls and answers: God’s call and the answers of God’s people down through the ages.
The Upper Room is a well-recognized resource and model of practical Christianity, accessible in varied formats to help people feel invited and welcomed into God’s presence each day.
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Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. (Matthew 6:9-13)
