Daily Bible Reading and Devotions 每日讀經靈修
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Reflect: The Lord provides,and the Lord wants us to realize that,as well. Can we name several things in our lives we almost take for granted,not realizing they are also given for us by God?
Prayer: Thank God for giving us what we need.
Bible Verse Memory: Psalm 145:15–16 (ESV) — 15 The eyes of all look to you,and you give them their food in due season. 16 You open your hand; you satisfy the desire of every living thing.
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Reflect: First we are reminded that the Lord provides. Now we are reminded to not be anxious. Can we count how many times we are anxious or worry in the past week?
Prayer: Ask God to help us so that we can truly depend on Him in everything.
Bible Verse Memory: Psalm 145:15–16 (ESV) — 15 The eyes of all look to you,and you give them their food in due season. 16 You open your hand; you satisfy the desire of every living thing.
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Reflect: From material,money,to people,It is easy for us to depend on what we can see. But our God likes to hide Himself,yet He is the God of heaven and earth. How is God giving us an assurance that nothing on earth can give?
Prayer: Thank God for giving us Jesus,His only son,so that through Him we can live.
Bible Verse Memory: Psalm 145:15–16 (ESV) — 15 The eyes of all look to you,and you give them their food in due season. 16 You open your hand; you satisfy the desire of every living thing.
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Reflect: David wrote this because he realized his sins were horrible,but he still had hope. Why?
Prayer: Ask God to forgive our sins,known and unknown.
Bible Verse Memory: Psalm 51:1 (ESV) — 1 Have mercy on me,O God,according to your steadfast love; according to your abundant mercy blot out my transgressions.
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Reflect: Wisdom Saturday
Prayer: Ask God for wisdom
Bible Verse Memory: Review the memory verses
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Reflect: Praise Him Sunday
Prayer: Ask God to teach us how to praise Him
Bible Verse Memory: Review the memory verses
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Reflect: God used Prophet Nathan to bring the revelation to David his sins. Have we experienced a time when a fault unknown to ourselves has been revealed to us sent by God?
Prayer: Thank God for His mercy even when more than once we were consumed by our sins.
Bible Verse Memory: Psalm 51:1 (ESV) — 1 Have mercy on me,O God,according to your steadfast love; according to your abundant mercy blot out my transgressions.
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Reflect: At the cross,not only we see Jesus' death and resurrection,we also see our every sin being atoned. He did that for His chosen people by giving them the Holy Spirit . How is the Holy Spirit helping us live our lives on earth?
Prayer: Thank God for guiding us with His Holy Spirit.
Bible Verse Memory: Psalm 51:1 (ESV) — 1 Have mercy on me,O God,according to your steadfast love; according to your abundant mercy blot out my transgressions.
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Reflect: Which one of those 4 attributes in verse 8 mean the most to us today? Why?
Prayer: Thank God for always being merciful and gracious,slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.
Bible Verse Memory: Psalm 103:8 (ESV) — 8 The Lord is merciful and gracious,slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.
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Reflect: God's patience is unlike any in this world. If His patience is the likes of ours,,what would have happened?
Prayer: Thank God for waiting for us finding our way back to Him.
Bible Verse Memory: Psalm 103:8 (ESV) — 8 The Lord is merciful and gracious,slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.
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Reflect: The gift of salvation for us is not free. While we do not have to pay for anything,who paid the ultimate price for our sins?
Prayer: Thank Jesus for obeying the Father's will to save us.
Bible Verse Memory: Psalm 103:8 (ESV) — 8 The Lord is merciful and gracious,slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.
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Reflect: Wisdom Saturday
Prayer: Ask God for wisdom
Bible Verse Memory: Review the memory verses
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Reflect: Praise Him Sunday
Prayer: Ask God to teach us how to praise Him
Bible Verse Memory: Review the memory verses
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Reflect: Today we plan ahead,but tomorrow the Lord makes it happen. Moreover,as children is our tomorrow in many ways,and they are a heritage from the Lord. How are we,as a church,treating His heritage today?
Prayer: Thank God for taking care of our tomorrow,and ask God for wisdom to care for His heritage - our children.
Bible Verse Memory: Psalm 127:1 (ESV) — 1 Unless the Lord builds the house,those who build it labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city,the watchman stays awake in vain.
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Reflect: In verses 5-7,Paul tells us how a church grows. Are we Apollos or Paul? Does it matter? Why?
Prayer: Thank God for keeping the church grow while allowing us to work together for His glory.
Bible Verse Memory: Psalm 127:1 (ESV) — 1 Unless the Lord builds the house,those who build it labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city,the watchman stays awake in vain.
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Reflect: As the Lord has chosen Solomon to build a house for sanctuary,we are also chosen to build the church too. What comfort do we receive from reading the passage today?
Prayer: Thank God for being with us,and ask God to give us the strength so that we will not be afraid or dismayed.
Bible Verse Memory: Psalm 127:1 (ESV) — 1 Unless the Lord builds the house,those who build it labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city,the watchman stays awake in vain.
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Reflect: Our understanding usually leads us away from God. Can you think of any example? How do we honor the Lord with our wealth and firstfruits? What promise does He give us if we honor Him as such?
Prayer: Ask God to help us so that we will not lean on merely our understanding but fear Him.
Bible Verse Memory: Proverbs 3:5–6 (ESV) — 5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart,and do not lean on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways acknowledge him,and he will make straight your paths.
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Reflect: As a family of God,we ought to work together,love one another,and forgive one another. That's what Paul meant by contributing to the needs of the saints and seeking to show hospitality. Does it mean we wait for an opportunity to come or do we find an opportunity?
Prayer: Ask God to help us to work together,forgive one another,and love one another.
Bible Verse Memory: Proverbs 3:5–6 (ESV) — 5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart,and do not lean on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways acknowledge him,and he will make straight your paths.
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Reflect: Wisdom Saturday
Prayer: Ask God for wisdom
Bible Verse Memory: Review the memory verses
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Reflect: Praise Him Sunday
Prayer: Ask God to teach us how to praise Him
Bible Verse Memory: Review the memory verses
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Reflect: Based on what we read today,God knows who loves Him. Do you think God knows us? How can you make sure that God knows us?
Prayer: Ask God to help us so that we can know Him more.
Bible Verse Memory: Proverbs 3:5–6 (ESV) — 5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart,and do not lean on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways acknowledge him,and he will make straight your paths.
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Reflect: While the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,the best worship we can give to God is our genuine faith in Him. How are you doing that today?
Prayer: Ask God to continue guiding us to be righteous through the Holy Spirit.
Bible Verse Memory: Proverbs 9:10 (ESV) — 10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight.
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Reflect: John wrote that those who believe in God does not keep on sinning. Can we find an example in our lives?
Prayer: Thank God for always providing us a way out from keep on sinning.
Bible Verse Memory: Proverbs 9:10 (ESV) — 10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight.
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Reflect: We need to remember God in the days of our youth. Why?
Prayer: Ask God to help our future generation to have a personal relationship.
Bible Verse Memory: Proverbs 9:10 (ESV) — 10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight.
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Reflect: Will we go if God sent us to serve Him full time?
Prayer: Ask God to prepare our heart to receive His call to serve.
Bible Verse Memory: Isaiah 6:8 (ESV) — 8 And I heard the voice of the Lord saying,'Whom shall I send,and who will go for us?' Then I said,'Here I am! Send me.'
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Reflect: Wisdom Saturday
Prayer: Ask God for wisdom
Bible Verse Memory: Review the memory verses
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Reflect: Praise Him Sunday
Prayer: Ask God to teach us how to praise Him
Bible Verse Memory: Review the memory verses
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Reflect: What is your personal story with Jesus? Can you think of one right now that you can share with an unbeliever? Try to think of one if you do not have one yet!
Prayer: Thank God for always guiding us to the truth and being our savior.
Bible Verse Memory: Isaiah 6:8 (ESV) — 8 And I heard the voice of the Lord saying,'Whom shall I send,and who will go for us?' Then I said,'Here I am! Send me.'
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Reflect: If God is calling you today to follow Him,will you follow Him,becoming a fisher of men?
Prayer: Ask God to prepare our heart for that special day of calling.
Bible Verse Memory: Isaiah 6:8 (ESV) — 8 And I heard the voice of the Lord saying,'Whom shall I send,and who will go for us?' Then I said,'Here I am! Send me.'
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Reflect: The response from King Ahaz refusing to ask for sign seemed normal but,in the eyes of God and His prophet Isaiah,is a sign of rebellion and unbelief. Why?
Prayer: Ask God to help us see His will clearly,instead of using God's Word to hide our own unbelief.
Bible Verse Memory: Isaiah 7:14 (ESV) — 14 Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold,the virgin shall conceive and bear a son,and shall call his name Immanuel.
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Reflect: Comparing to the command King Ahaz received from Isaiah,The command from the angel of the Lord to Joseph could seem even more ridiculous. However,Joseph obeyed right away. What is the difference? Hint: Proverbs 3:5-6!
Prayer: Ask God to continue strengthening our faith in Him,revealing His plan to us.
Bible Verse Memory: Isaiah 7:14 (ESV) — 14 Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold,the virgin shall conceive and bear a son,and shall call his name Immanuel.
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Reflect: It may seem that Jesus needed to be with us because we've sinned. But Jesus would not need to go to the sinful world to be with us if we did not sin. Why?
Prayer: Thank God for never giving up on us by sending His Son to reconcile a God-man relationship.
Bible Verse Memory: Isaiah 7:14 (ESV) — 14 Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold,the virgin shall conceive and bear a son,and shall call his name Immanuel.
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Reflect: Wisdom Saturday
Prayer: Ask God for wisdom
Bible Verse Memory: Review the memory verses
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Reflect: Praise Him Sunday
Prayer: Ask God to teach us how to praise Him
Bible Verse Memory: Review the memory verses
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Reflect: The Word of God may sound boring to some unbelievers but it always gives comfort to the weary because His Word never fades,and it renews our strength. When was the last time the scripture gives us strength?
Prayer: Thank God for His never-changing Word to always give us strength.
Bible Verse Memory: Isaiah 40:31 (ESV) — 31 but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.
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Reflect: Hardship will continue to appear in our lives but when we do not lose heart,we will be renewed day by day. How do we do that? Hint: verse 18.
Prayer: Thank God for giving us the eternal hope in Jesus.
Bible Verse Memory: Isaiah 40:31 (ESV) — 31 but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.
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Reflect: If one is caught in any wrong,will you have hard time treating them nicely? What is stopping you? Would the magnitude of 'wrong' matter?
Prayer: Thank God for forgiving us through Jesus regardless the magnitude of wrongs we have committed as long as we repent.
Bible Verse Memory: Isaiah 40:31 (ESV) — 31 but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.
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Reflect: Do you know that God is with us during the struggles in life,even when they are nowhere near the end? What is the difference of knowing and not knowing during those struggles?
Prayer: Ask God to remind us that He's always with us and He is here to help us.
Bible Verse Memory: Isaiah 41:13 (ESV) — 13 For I,the Lord your God,hold your right hand; it is I who say to you,'Fear not,I am the one who helps you.'
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Reflect: We are being charged to always be ready to preach the word. In other words,there is no good time or bad time to preach. Only God knows when the perfect moment is,and we need to be ready for it. How should we get ourselves ready?
Prayer: Ask God to help us get ready to preach the Word,and the patience and a teachable heart to do it.
Bible Verse Memory: Isaiah 41:13 (ESV) — 13 For I,the Lord your God,hold your right hand; it is I who say to you,'Fear not,I am the one who helps you.'
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Reflect: Wisdom Saturday
Prayer: Ask God for wisdom
Bible Verse Memory: Review the memory verses
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Reflect: Praise Him Sunday
Prayer: Ask God to teach us how to praise Him
Bible Verse Memory: Review the memory verses
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Reflect: God had so much patience while holding the hands of the Israelites as He led them out of Egypt. Does God have the same patience with us?
Prayer: Thank God for His everlasting love and patience.
Bible Verse Memory: Isaiah 41:13 (ESV) — 13 For I,the Lord your God,hold your right hand; it is I who say to you,'Fear not,I am the one who helps you.'
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