TORAH – Tetzaveh (you shall command)
Exodus 28:15-30
Prophets
2 Chronicles 5
Wisdom Writing
Psalm 119:137-144 – Tsadde
Psalm of the Day 48
Proverbs 15:11
The Gospels & Letters
1 Corinthians 3
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TORAH – Tetzaveh (you shall command)
Exodus 28:5-14
Prophets
2 Chronicles 3 & 2 Chronicles 4
Wisdom Writing
Psalm 119:129-136 – Pe
Psalm of the Day 24
Proverbs 15:8-10
The Gospels & Letters
1 Corinthians 2
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By James C. Stephens
February 16, 2019
I recall as a new Christian being very depressed because I began to see my sinful nature. And then it dawned on me. “Wait a minute! I couldn’t recognize my sin unless I was indwelt by the Holy Spirit. The light went on and I was filled with such joy!! I started telling my fellow believers at church, He’s alive!” To which they nonchalantly replied, Yes, and?” My joy was unquenchable, exhuberant with the realization that our LORD is very much alive. He is risen! He is risen! He is risen! And it wasn’t even Resurrection Sunday! I am now 67 and in spite of infirmities, trials and tribulations, in spite of painful betrayals of family and fellow believers, I am more in love with Him today than ever. Be encouraged fellow believers to read His word, commune with Him first thing every morning, His promises can be trusted. He will conform us into the likeness of His dear Son Jesus. When we have been tried, we shall come forth as pure gold, with faces as bright as the morning sun. Can I get an amen to that? He is risen!
TORAH – Tetzaveh (you shall command)
Exodus 27:20- Exodus 28:4
Prophets
2 Chronicles 1 & 2 Chronicles 2
Wisdom Writing
Psalm 119:121-128 – Ayin
Psalm of the Day 92
Proverbs 15:8-10
The Gospels & Letters
1 Corinthians 1
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TORAH – Terumah (contribution)
Exodus 27:9-19
Prophets
1 Chronicles 28 & 1 Chronicles 29
Wisdom Writing
Psalm 119:113-120 – Samek
Psalm of the Day 93
Proverbs 15:5-7
The Gospels & Letters
Romans 16
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TORAH – Terumah (contribution)
Exodus 27:1-8
Prophets
1 Chronicles 26 & 1 Chronicles 27
Wisdom Writing
Psalm 119:105-112 – Nun
Psalm of the Day 81
Proverbs 15:4
The Gospels & Letters
Romans 15
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TORAH – Terumah (contribution)
Exodus 26:26-37
Prophets
1 Chronicles 24 & 1 Chronicles 25
Wisdom Writing
Psalm 119:97-104 – Mem
Psalm of the Day 94
Proverbs 15:1-3
The Gospels & Letters
Romans 14
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If you are wondering about the Boards used in the construction of the Tabernacle in Exodus 26, here’s a site which goes through it in detail which was quite helpful.
TORAH – Terumah (contribution)
Exodus 26:1-25
Prophets
1 Chronicles 22 & 1 Chronicles 23
Wisdom Writing
Psalm 119:89-96 – Lamed
Psalm of the Day 82
Proverbs 14:34-35
The Gospels & Letters
Romans 13
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“Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.” This inscription is engraved on the north side of the Los Angeles City Hall. Charles Bridges in his Commentary on Proverbs 14:34 cites Bishop Sanderson’s Sermon on Exodus 23:1-3 which bears repeating and emphasizing.
“Even an heathen sage spoke of moral righteousness–the pillar and support of the city.–Plato de Legibus, book vi, “Those princes and commonwealths, who would keep their governments entire and uncorrupt, are, above all things, to have a care of religion and its ceremonies, and preserve them in due veneration. For in the whole world there is not a greater sign of imminent ruin, than when God and His worship are despised.’ Such was the testimony of the infidel and profligate politician– Machiavel.–Discourses on Livy.”
Bridges posits, “If it be not beneath statesmen to take lessons from the Bible, let them deeply ponder this sound political maxim, which commends itself to every instinct of the unsophisticated mind.”
He also delivers a final exhortation to us as a people who may be living in a period of prosperity, reminding us, “Not the wisdom of policy, extent of empire, splendid conquests, flourishing trade, abundant resources–but righteousness—exalteth a nation.”
“Sin is a reproach to any people.” Bridges states, Greece in her proud science; Rome in the zenith of her glory–both were sunk in the lowest depths of moral degradation.”
He warned his beloved Britain of the flood of infidelity, lawlessness, and ungodliness; the want of a full recognition of God in thy public acts–this is thy reproach. Let the little remnant in the midst of thee remember their high responsibility.”
“You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall ot be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men.” Matthew 5:13.
Is this not a warning for us as well?
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