January 26 – What to do with a lunatic son?
January 26 Exodus 2:11-3:22 Matthew 17:10-27 Psalm 22:1-18 Proverbs 5:7-14 Exodus 2:12 – Whether this is a good act or not is a matter of debate among commentators. However even …
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January 25 – The Weeping Patriarch
January 25 Genesis 50:1 – Exodus 2:10 Matthew 16:13-17:9 Psalm 21:1-13 Proverbs 5:1-6 Genesis 50:4-6 Side note – Pharaoh was glad to accommodate a diligent and profitable God-fearer who asked for …
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January 24 – Echoes from the Past
January 24 Genesis 48:1-49:33 Matthew 15:29-16:12 Psalm 20:1-9 Proverbs 4:20-27 Genesis 48:5 Jacob is claiming Joseph’s sons Ephraim and Manasseh. When we get to the long genealogies (I Chronicles 5:1-2) …
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January 23 – Why was Jacob afraid to go to Egypt?
January 23 Genesis 46:1-47:31 Matthew 15:1-28 Psalm 19:1-14 Proverbs 4:14-19 Biblical illustrations by Jim Padgett, courtesy of Sweet Publishing Genesis 46:3. “Fear not to go down into Egypt.” Abraham went down …
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January 22 – The Compassion of Jesus
January 22 Genesis 44:1-45:28 Matthew 14:13-36 Psalm 18:37-50 Proverbs 4:11-13 Compare Genesis 44:34 to Genesis 37:26 that we read earlier. Judah has repented (see Webster’s 1828 definition – to change …
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January 21 – Joseph’s behavior should sound familiar
January 21Genesis 42:18-43:34Matthew 13:47-14:12Psalm 18:16-36Proverbs 4:7-10 Three weeks into the year – and you’ve stayed with us! Thank you! God is blessing your faithfulness! How do I know? If you’ve …
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January 20 – Jesus continues to warn about hell
January 20 Genesis 41:17-42:17 Matthew 13:24-46 Psalm 18:1-15 Proverbs 4:1-6 People ask should Christians get involved in politics? I point out there’s two books of the Bible called Kings, and …
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January 19 – Managing resources for a reward
January 19 Genesis 39:1-41:16 Matthew 12:46-13:23 Psalm 17:1-15 Proverbs 3:33-35 Biblical illustrations by Jim Padgett, courtesy of Sweet Publishing Genesis 39:2 shows us prosperity from someone who was with the …
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January 18 – Wisdom haves and have-nots, and practical wisdom
January 18Genesis 37:1-38:30Matthew 12:22-45Psalm 16:1-11Proverbs 3:27-32 Genesis 37:1 – Abraham was a stranger. His blessing of being a father of many nations wouldn’t be realized until after he was dead. …
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January 17 – Listen to God. Repent. Obey. Be Blessed.
January 17Genesis 35:1-36:43Matthew 12:1-21Psalm 15:1-5Proverbs 3:21-26 Genesis 35:1-3 – Yesterday Jacob was in deep trouble. His kids murdered an entire town seeking revenge. This is one of the few times we …
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