Several times in today’s Bible reading*, we see the phrase “according to their kind”. Moses records the Creation of the various species of plants and animals and remarks that God created them all in an orderly way. The Hebrew word for “kind” allows for some variation from species to species. But the fact remains that…
As we approach 2024, I want to challenge you to read through the Bible with me. In 2023, our church used a reading plan that took us through the New Testament one chapter at a time, five days a week. We finished all twenty-seven books yesterday. Many of our church members found this reading plan…
In today’s Bible reading*, we read the parable of the Kingdom of God through the vineyard manager. In it, some day laborers are hired in the morning. They agree to work for a day’s wage. Several other times during the day, new workers are hired and agree to work for a day’s wage. At the…
In today’s Bible reading*, Jesus tells His Disciples that one must come to Him as a child. In fact, one who comes like a child will be the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven. (Matthew 18:3-4) What is it about coming as a child that Jesus praises? Well, He mentions one thing: humility. Like I’ve…
Jesus tells a series of parables in today’s Bible reading*. Each is different, yet all have a common theme: judgment. Judgment isn’t something we like to talk about. It isn’t very kind, is it? It isn’t very nice. It’s kind of … well, judgey and we aren’t supposed to judge, right? (Matthew 7:1) But these…