You were taught with reference to your former way of life to lay aside the old man who is being corrupted in accordance with deceitful desires, to be renewed in the spirit of your mind, and to put on the new man who has been created in God’s image—in righteousness
Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will guard you. Wisdom is supreme—so acquire wisdom. Proverbs 4:6–7 Into the Text Treasuring God’s wisdom over the world’s wisdom is another way we choose to live lives set apart. God’s wisdom is like a precious
“because he has looked upon the humble state of his servant. For from now on all generations will call me blessed, because he who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is his name;” Luke 1:48-49 Into the Text Mary meditated on God’s incredible might and
“He was wounded because of our rebellious deeds, crushed because of our sins; he endured punishment that made us well; because of his wounds we have been healed.” Isaiah 53:5 “Because Christ also suffered once for sins, the just for the unjust, to bring you to God, by being put
“You are to tell your son on that day, ‘It is because of what the LORD did for me when I came out of Egypt.’ It will be a sign for you on your hand and a memorial on your forehead, so that the law of the LORD may be
Those who have been delivered will go up on Mount Zion in order to rule over Esau’s mountain. Then the Lord will reign as King! Obadiah 1:21 Into the Text The minor prophet books can be hard to read. Most deal with God’s call for the nations of Israel
“The sacrifice God desires is a humble spirit – O God, a humble and repentant heart you will not reject.“ Psalm 51:17 Into the Text When the devastating news of the edict reached the Jewish people, their hearts were filled with sorrow. Imagine the fear and anguish they must
Then Jesus said to those Judeans who had believed him, ‘If you continue to follow my teaching, you are really my disciples and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.’ John 8:31-32 Into the Text You become what you love. Whatever, or whoever, we
You must let no unwholesome word come out of your mouth, but only what is beneficial for the building up of the one in need, that it would give grace to those who hear. Ephesians 4:29 Into the Text Sweet sister, Our words carry the weight of life or
For sadness as intended by God produces a repentance that leads to salvation, leaving no regret, but worldly sadness brings about death. 2 Corinthians 7:10 Into the Text Have you ever stopped to contemplate the vastness of God’s character? He can possess both wrath and mercy, justice and compassion,