Why read your Bible this week?
John 15:11 - "These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full."
John 15:11 - "These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full."
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“Is it not unutterably desirable to flee from the wrath to come…?
“And if he fled not, it was not because he was insensible to the terrors of his Father’s wrath, as sinners are who do not flee;
“but he fled not, that sinners might have a hope set before them to flee 𝘵𝘰.”
— Hugh Martin
“And if he fled not, it was not because he was insensible to the terrors of his Father’s wrath, as sinners are who do not flee;
“but he fled not, that sinners might have a hope set before them to flee 𝘵𝘰.”
— Hugh Martin
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June 26: A Famous God
#Devotional
Nehemiah 10:28–11:36; 1 John 5:17–21; Psalm 113:1–114:8
Fame can have startling effects on people. Those who attain power and influence suddenly become less available: They’re selective with the phone calls they take, the emails they answer, and the people they associate with. Those who receive their attention tend to feel special.
When we call on God, we expect Him to answer us and help us. Sometimes, we are so confident that He will or should help us that we forget how amazing it is that He interacts with us in the first place.
Psalm 113 reminds us that God is beyond our comprehension. The psalm praises the power and glory of God, who is “high above all nations.” God isn’t just ruling over the earth, though. His realm of power extends even “above the heavens” (Psa 113:4). Both earthly and heavenly powers are subject to Him.
Psalm 113 reminds us that God is beyond our comprehension. The psalm praises the power and glory of God, who is “high above all nations.” God isn’t just ruling over the earth, though. His realm of power extends even “above the heavens” (Psa 113:4). Both earthly and heavenly powers are subject to Him.
His power is astounding, but what is most confounding is His nature and character. Psalm 113 points out that even in His power, God is still concerned with the plights of those far below: “Who is like Yahweh our God, who is enthroned on high, who condescends to look at what is in the heavens and in the earth?” (Psa 113:5–6). And He isn’t just concerned with the powerful and mighty; He is concerned about the helpless and the needy. “He raises the helpless from the dust, he lifts the needy from the ash heap, to seat them with princes, with the princes of his people” (Psa 113:7–8).
God is more majestic and powerful than we can comprehend. His fame exceeds that of any celebrity. Yet He still desires to help us—to lift us “up from the ash heap.” This alone should astound us, but there’s more: He cares for us so much that He was willing to sacrifice His only Son to restore our relationship with Him.
How are you astounded by God’s nature and His care for you?
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Nehemiah 10:28–11:36; 1 John 5:17–21; Psalm 113:1–114:8
Fame can have startling effects on people. Those who attain power and influence suddenly become less available: They’re selective with the phone calls they take, the emails they answer, and the people they associate with. Those who receive their attention tend to feel special.
When we call on God, we expect Him to answer us and help us. Sometimes, we are so confident that He will or should help us that we forget how amazing it is that He interacts with us in the first place.
Psalm 113 reminds us that God is beyond our comprehension. The psalm praises the power and glory of God, who is “high above all nations.” God isn’t just ruling over the earth, though. His realm of power extends even “above the heavens” (Psa 113:4). Both earthly and heavenly powers are subject to Him.
Psalm 113 reminds us that God is beyond our comprehension. The psalm praises the power and glory of God, who is “high above all nations.” God isn’t just ruling over the earth, though. His realm of power extends even “above the heavens” (Psa 113:4). Both earthly and heavenly powers are subject to Him.
His power is astounding, but what is most confounding is His nature and character. Psalm 113 points out that even in His power, God is still concerned with the plights of those far below: “Who is like Yahweh our God, who is enthroned on high, who condescends to look at what is in the heavens and in the earth?” (Psa 113:5–6). And He isn’t just concerned with the powerful and mighty; He is concerned about the helpless and the needy. “He raises the helpless from the dust, he lifts the needy from the ash heap, to seat them with princes, with the princes of his people” (Psa 113:7–8).
God is more majestic and powerful than we can comprehend. His fame exceeds that of any celebrity. Yet He still desires to help us—to lift us “up from the ash heap.” This alone should astound us, but there’s more: He cares for us so much that He was willing to sacrifice His only Son to restore our relationship with Him.
How are you astounded by God’s nature and His care for you?
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June 26 - The Narrow Gate, Part 2
#LifeOfChrist
“‘Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it. For the gate is small and the way is narrow that leads to life, and there are few who find it’” (Matthew 7:13–14).
Entering through the narrow gate makes a few demands on the person passing through. First, he must enter alone. You can bring no one else and nothing else with you. Some have suggested that the gate is like a turnstile: only one person can get through at a time, and with no baggage.
The narrow gate also demands we must go through naked. This is a gate of self-denial—you can’t carry the baggage of sin and self-will. The way of Christ is the way of the cross, and the way of the cross is self-denial: “If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross and follow Me. For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it; but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it” (Matt. 16:24–25).
The narrow gate also demands repentance. Many Jews believed that merely being a Jew, a physical descendant of Abraham, was sufficient for entrance into heaven. Many people today believe that being in a church, or even being a good human being, qualifies them. But the way of repentance, of turning from their own way and their own righteousness to God’s, is the only way to enter His kingdom and therefore the only way to keep from perishing.
Ask Yourself
What are the various pieces of baggage that people want to hold on to as they enter from death to life? What are the pieces that you still have a tendency to long for, even on this side of the narrow gate?
#LifeOfChrist
“‘Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it. For the gate is small and the way is narrow that leads to life, and there are few who find it’” (Matthew 7:13–14).
Entering through the narrow gate makes a few demands on the person passing through. First, he must enter alone. You can bring no one else and nothing else with you. Some have suggested that the gate is like a turnstile: only one person can get through at a time, and with no baggage.
The narrow gate also demands we must go through naked. This is a gate of self-denial—you can’t carry the baggage of sin and self-will. The way of Christ is the way of the cross, and the way of the cross is self-denial: “If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross and follow Me. For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it; but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it” (Matt. 16:24–25).
The narrow gate also demands repentance. Many Jews believed that merely being a Jew, a physical descendant of Abraham, was sufficient for entrance into heaven. Many people today believe that being in a church, or even being a good human being, qualifies them. But the way of repentance, of turning from their own way and their own righteousness to God’s, is the only way to enter His kingdom and therefore the only way to keep from perishing.
Ask Yourself
What are the various pieces of baggage that people want to hold on to as they enter from death to life? What are the pieces that you still have a tendency to long for, even on this side of the narrow gate?
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One day, you will stand before God alone.
No followers.
No reputation.
No excuses.
Only Christ or no Christ.
No followers.
No reputation.
No excuses.
Only Christ or no Christ.
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“Imagine how our churches would grow if every member saw sinners though the compassionate eyes of Jesus.” —Ray Comfort
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Stop worshipping celebrities and politicians.
Start worshipping Jesus.
Start worshipping Jesus.
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The devil is happy for you to study theology if it never leads to repentance, worship, humility, and obedience.
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June 26 (Friday)
Dear Daughter,
Friday challenge: Surprise your husband with honor and service this weekend 🌟
Help without being asked. Respect and love extravagantly.
'Outdo one another in showing honor' (Rom 12:10).
What act of love will you plan?
#DearDaughter #WeekendHonor #StrongMarriage
@StudyBibleFam
Dear Daughter,
Friday challenge: Surprise your husband with honor and service this weekend 🌟
Help without being asked. Respect and love extravagantly.
'Outdo one another in showing honor' (Rom 12:10).
What act of love will you plan?
#DearDaughter #WeekendHonor #StrongMarriage
@StudyBibleFam
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June 26 (Friday)
Friday reflection: As the week ends, thank God for your spouse and the progress you’ve made! 🙏❤️
What are you most thankful for in your marriage this Friday? #StrongMarriage #June
Friday reflection: As the week ends, thank God for your spouse and the progress you’ve made! 🙏❤️
What are you most thankful for in your marriage this Friday? #StrongMarriage #June
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Walk in the perfect peace only God can bring 🤍
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“This world is a hard, ill-made bed; no rest is in it for your soul. Awake, awake, and make haste to seek that Pearl, Christ, that this world seeth not.”
— Samuel Rutherford
— Samuel Rutherford
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Marriage advice for Christian men:
Pursue her, listen well, pray with her, repent first, protect trust, and never treat covenant like convenience.
Most important of all, submit to Christ.
Pursue her, listen well, pray with her, repent first, protect trust, and never treat covenant like convenience.
Most important of all, submit to Christ.
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No matter what happens in 2026, Jesus Christ is Lord.
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Idols drain us, because they are insufficient and hollow; God gives and blesses us, because he is so super-sufficient, so full.
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