Archive (December 2022)

For a child has been born to us,
a son has been given to us.
Upon his shoulders dominion rests,
and this is the name he has been given:
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.

Isaiah 9:5 Messiah Jesus Father

Saturday, December 24, 2022

The angel answered, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore, the child to be born will be holy, and he will be called the Son of God.”

Luke 1:35 Holy Spirit christmas strength

Friday, December 23, 2022

However, if we live in the light
as he himself is in the light,
then we have fellowship with one another,
and the blood of Jesus his Son
purifies us from all sin.

1 John 1:7 purification sacrifice community

Thursday, December 22, 2022

Restore us, O Lord of hosts;
let your face shine upon us,
and we will be saved.

Psalm 80:20 salvation dependence almighty

Wednesday, December 21, 2022

In the beginning was the Word,
and the Word was with God,
and the Word was God.

John 1:1 God Word of God

Tuesday, December 20, 2022

Let those who are wise understand these words,
and let the prudent acknowledge them.
For straight are the ways of the Lord;
the upright walk in them,
but sinners stumble.

Hosea 14:10 wisdom understanding righteousness

Monday, December 19, 2022

I will make haste and not delay
to observe your precepts.

Psalm 119:60 law obedience following

Sunday, December 18, 2022

In my Father’s house
there are many dwelling places.
If there were not,
would I have told you
that I am going to prepare a place for you?

John 14:2 Jesus Father heaven

Saturday, December 17, 2022

Do not assert that the past was better than the present,
for such a statement is not a sign of wisdom.

Ecclesiastes 7:10 wisdom life

Friday, December 16, 2022

How wonderful and delightful it is
for brothers to live together in unity.

Psalm 133:1 friendship community family

Thursday, December 15, 2022

While Peter was thus imprisoned, the Church prayed fervently to God for him.

Acts 12:5 prayer neighbor dependence

Wednesday, December 14, 2022

He continued, “Then put away the foreign gods from among you. Bend your heart to the Lord, the God of Israel.”

Joshua 24:23 idols heart purification

Tuesday, December 13, 2022

A perverse man sows strife,
and a tale-bearer destroys close friendships.

Proverbs 16:28 honesty gossip friendship

Monday, December 12, 2022

Therefore, you must also be prepared, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.

Matthew 24:44 Messiah second coming

Sunday, December 11, 2022

Do not associate with unbelievers. For what basis can there be for a partnership between righteousness and lawlessness? What do light and darkness have in common?

2 Corinthians 6:14 law righteousness relationships

Saturday, December 10, 2022

In my distress I called out to the Lord;
he answered by setting me free.

Psalm 118:5 prayer dependence comforter

Friday, December 9, 2022

Jesus said to him, ‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.’

Matthew 22:37 heart soul mind

Thursday, December 8, 2022

Go and learn what this text means: ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ I have come to call not the righteous but sinners.

Matthew 9:13 mercy righteousness sacrifice

Wednesday, December 7, 2022

Do not wear yourself out in the pursuit of wealth,
and cease even to think about it.

Proverbs 23:4 money greed planning

Tuesday, December 6, 2022

If anyone is rich in worldly possessions
and sees a brother in need
but refuses to open his heart,
how can the love of God abide in him?

1 John 3:17 money neighbor compassion

Monday, December 5, 2022

Instruct those who are rich in this world’s goods that they should not be proud, nor should they trust in the uncertainty of riches but rather in God who richly provides us with everything we need for our enjoyment.

1 Timothy 6:17 money joy materialism