Scripture Reading — Revelation 7:9-17Before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and before the Lamb.— Revelation 7:9God gave the apostle John a magnificent vision of a diverse multitude—people from every part of
Scripture Reading — Matthew 27:45-51When Jesus had cried out . . . in a loud voice, he gave up his spirit. At that moment the curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom.— Matthew 27:50-51At the moment Jesus died, the curtain in the temple was torn open “from top to bottom.” The temple
Scripture Reading — Genesis 6:5-8The Lord regretted that he had made human beings on the earth, and his heart was deeply troubled.— Genesis 6:6Ancient Greek philosophers imagined a perfect supreme being. It would know everything and be in control of everything. It could not be influenced by people o
Scripture Reading — Genesis 3:22-24The Lord God banished him from the Garden . . . [and] placed . . . cherubim and a flaming sword flashing back and forth to guard the way to the tree of life.— Genesis 3:23-24God placed our first parents, Adam and Eve, in a beautiful garden filled with wonderful pla
Scripture Reading — Deuteronomy 34:12No one has ever shown the mighty power or performed the awesome deeds that Moses did in the sight of all Israel.— Deuteronomy 34:12Moses remained committed to the Lord until the very end of his life. He was a child of God, a diligent leader of God’s people, a pro
Scripture Reading — Deuteronomy 34:1-11Since then, no prophet has risen in Israel like Moses, whom the Lord knew face to face.— Deuteronomy 34:10What an incredible privilege to have intimacy with God!The Lord initiated his relationship with Moses at Mount Horeb in the wilderness by appearing to him
Scripture Reading — Deuteronomy 33:1-5This is the blessing that Moses the man of God pronounced on the Israelites before his death.— Deuteronomy 33:1In Moses’ blessing to Israel he reveals his desires, observations, and beliefs about what God would do for his people. We can imagine the sincerity and
Scripture Reading — Deuteronomy 32:44-47“They are not just idle words for you—they are your life. By them you will live long. . . .”— Deuteronomy 32:47We assembled in the seminary chapel for “The Last Word,” a sermon from a retiring professor. The professor preached as if it were his last sermon. It
Scripture Reading — Deuteronomy 32:9-14He . . . fed [his people] with the fruit of the fields. He nourished [them] with honey from the rock. . . .— Deuteronomy 32:13We will never be satisfied with anything in life unless we have God, the Rock, who provides for all our needs.In many ways, life is lik
Scripture Reading — Deuteronomy 32:1-8Remember the days of old; consider the generations long past. Ask your father and he will tell you, your elders, and they will explain to you.— Deuteronomy 32:7Whether we are young or old, new to faith in God or lifelong believers, we can be inspired by the trai
Scripture Reading — Deuteronomy 31:9-13“Assemble the people—men, women and children, and the foreigners residing in your towns—so they can listen and learn to fear the Lord your God and follow carefully all the words of this law.”— Deuteronomy 31:12Years ago, on a mission trip to Nassau in the Baham
Scripture Reading — Deuteronomy 29:9-15, 29TThe secret things belong to the Lord our God, but the things revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may follow all the words of this law.— Deuteronomy 29:29As we read and reflect on this passage about God’s covenant and what he has reve
