Day 315 – John 14-17
Talking Points Praying in Jesus' name is not tacking the expected, necessary ending onto your prayer or applying a divine post stamp to ensure its proper delivery. Praying in Jesus'…
Day 303 – Luke 18
Talking Points Jesus encouraged His followers to be consistent, even dogged, in their prayer life. His example is a call "not to lose heart" (Luke 18:1). This is one great…
Day 286 – Luke 11
Talking Points Is there a right way to pray? A better way? Jesus' disciples, watching His prayer life, asked Him to teach them how to pray. His response was not…
Day 277 – Matthew 3, Mark 1, Luke 3
Talking Points In the Old Testament, a "forerunner" is promised who will pave the way for the Messiah. Now, John (the baptizer) is presented as that one. So, how do…
Day 269 – Nehemiah 1-5
Talking Points Nehemiah, a cupbearer for King Artaxerxes, hears the report of Jerusalem's desperate condition. Even enjoying personal success and comfort, he grieves over the "distress and reproach" of his…
Day 209 – 2 Kings 19, Psalm 46, 80, 135
Talking Points When King Hezekiah hears the blasphemous threats of the king of Assyria, he tears his clothes as a sign of mourning, grief, and humility. Are we grief-stricken when…
Day 206 – Isaiah 37-39, Psalm 78
Talking Points Hezekiah has followed God, seeking to honor Him. Even so, he finds himself in real danger as the king of Assyria prepares for battle. Hezekiah seeks out the…
Day 165 – 2 Chronicles 6-7, Psalm 136
Talking Points Throughout the entire account, Solomon reminds the nation of God's constant faithfulness. Here, He was faithful to David, in putting his son on the throne and enabling that…
Day 146 – Psalms 131, 138-139, 143-145
Talking Points As overwhelming as the greatness of God is, how awesome is it that He considers each of us? He intimately knows us. And, not just our name and…
Day 136 – Psalm 3-4, 12-13, 28, 55
Talking Points Life is hard. That reality is not denied by the psalmist. And, facing much adversity, he sets his heart on God, knowing He alone is "the One who…
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