Chapter 16 ⁽³⁴⁾

Passage Read: Matthew 15-16 Meditation Verse: 16:12 Thought The teaching of the Pharisees and Sadducees are both subtle and invasive. Only a little yeast is needed for a batch of dough, but it works its way throughout the whole loaf. The Pharisees loved to debate…

Passage Read: Ezekiel 16-19 Meditation Verse: 16:63 Thought When God makes His atonement for our sins, it shouldn't result in pride and arrogance. That's what happened at the beginning, when God first chose Israel, they became prideful because they had been chosen by the Lord.

Passage Read: Isaiah 15-18 Meditation Verse: 16:6 Thought Pride is no defense against the Lord, especially when that pride is in self. A people may have even accomplished much and done great things, but if they do not acknowledge the Lord, if they really think…

Passage Read: Psalm 15-18 Meditation Verses: 16:1-2 The psalmist prays for safety and affirms his trust in the Lord, more than that, he declares that his greatest treasure is the Lord. The most important thing in life is not to seek wealth or prosperity, but…

Passage Read: 2 Samuel 14-17 Meditation Verses: 16:11-12 David's humility and faith are remarkable. He is willing to be cursed, because he knows his own sin has brought about these circumstances. He is willing to suffer whatever consequences the Lord determines for Him, trusting that…