Daily Bible Reading Devotional [Psalm 2]-February 27, 2017

Psalm 2:7

Scripture Reading(s) Psalm 2 2:1 Why do the nations conspire, and the peoples plot in vain? 2:2 The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD and his anointed, saying, 2:3 “Let us burst their bonds asunder, and cast their cords from us.” 2:4 He who sits in … Read more

Daily Bible Reading Devotional [Exodus 24:12-18]-February 26, 2017

God on Mount Sinai

Scripture Reading(s) Exodus 24:12-18 24:12 The LORD said to Moses, “Come up to me on the mountain, and wait there; and I will give you the tablets of stone, with the law and the commandment, which I have written for their instruction.” 24:13 So Moses set out with his assistant Joshua, and Moses went up … Read more

Daily Bible Reading Devotional [1 Peter 3:18-22]-February 25, 2017

elijah and enoch seventeenth century icon historic museum insanok poland

Scripture Reading(s) 1 Peter 3:18-22 3:18 For Christ also suffered for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, in order to bring you to God. He was put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the spirit, 3:19 in which also he went and made a proclamation to the spirits in … Read more

Daily Bible Reading Devotional [Romans 5:6–8]-February 24, 2017

Romans 5:8

Scripture Reading(s) Romans 5:6-8 6 For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. 7 For one will scarcely die for a righteous person—though perhaps for a good person one would dare even to die— 8 but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died … Read more

Biblical Archaeology: The Banquet Stela of Ashurnasirpal II

Ashurnasirpal II

Who is Ashurnasirpal II? Ashurnasirpal II was an Assyrian king who reigned from 883-859 BCE. He succeeded his father, Tukulti-Ninurta II, in 883 BCE. Ashurnasirpal was known as a great builder and is well known for rebuilding post-war cities and the new capital city, Kalhu. He made gigantic reliefs and carvings in all the new palaces and buildings … Read more

Daily Bible Reading Devotional [Matthew 5:38-48]-February 23, 2017

Sermon on the Mount, Love Your Enemies

Scripture Reading(s) Matthew 5:38-48 5:38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ 5:39 But I say to you, Do not resist an evildoer. But if anyone strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other also; 5:40 and if anyone wants to sue you … Read more