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Daily Bible Reading “Happy Mother’s Day” (Proverbs 31:10, 28)

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Happy Mother’s Day

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is Proverbs 31:10, “Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. Proverbs 31:28 says, “Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.” I thought these verses were appropriate for Mother’s Day since it is a day to show honor and appreciation to our mothers for who they are and all they have done for us.

One of the greatest gifts that God gave us, besides the gift of salvation through His Son, is the gift of life and love through our mothers.

Mother’s Day is supposed to be a day of celebration, but for many people, it is a day of remembrance, a day of sadness. As you celebrate Mother’s Day with your family be sensitive to those whose mothers are no longer with them.

Mother’s Day may also be a time of grief for those who have lost children or those who want to have children but haven’t been blessed in that way.

There may be those who are estranged from their children or mothers for one reason or another and so Mother’s Day is sad for them.

Celebrate your mother and enjoy your family, but understand that days like Mother’s Day are hard for some people. Be gentle with them.

My emotions run from one extreme to the other on Mother’s Day and the days surrounding Mother’s Day. Missing my Mama, mother-in-law, and grandmothers are really hard for me since they have all passed away already.

Then there are the feelings of being really blessed to be married to the man God blessed me with as my husband, who loves me unconditionally. We are blessed to have two beautiful daughters, whom we love dearly.

We wondered if we would ever have children. For many years Mother’s Day was hard for me because I wanted children so badly, but had not been blessed with them yet.

We were married eight years and had two miscarriages before we finally had our girls. We are also blessed to have six precious grandchildren who are all special in their own way.

If you were not blessed to be raised in a Christian home with a mother who loved you unconditionally, you can know this kind of love through the unconditional, sacrificial love of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

All things considered, Mother’s Day is a good day to celebrate through all the laughter and tears. I am thankful for all the people God placed in my life to mold me and make me into the person I am today. I hope it’s a good day for you and your family. I wish you all a Happy Mother’s Day. I love you. May God bless you!

 

Things to think about:

  • What is your best childhood memory of your mother?
  • What is one word that you would use to describe your mother?
  • What is the most important thing that your mother taught you?
  • What are you most grateful for concerning your mother?

 

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

Thank you for this day to honor the mothers in our lives. Help us to show our love and gratitude for our mothers. Comfort those who have lost their mothers with sweet memories today. We also ask that you comfort those who wish to be mothers, but haven’t been blessed with children yet. Thank you for the gift of children and grandchildren. Thank you for our mothers. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

 

Daily Bible Verse:

Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her. – Proverbs 31:28

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Proverbs 31: Who Can Find a Virtuous Woman is a Daily Bible Reading Study of Proverbs 31 by Deborah H. Bateman. Proverbs 31 is thought to be a letter from Bathsheba to King Solomon, who is called King Lemuel in this Scripture.

In Proverbs 31: Who Can Find a Virtuous Woman Bible Study we consider all the things women do and where they can find strength and wisdom for their lives. This is a six lesson Bible study that would be great for individual or for a small group Bible study.

In this Bible study, you will learn what it means to be a virtuous woman and how we can honor God through our service to our families, our community, and to God.

For those of you interested in Bible journaling, I suggest you pick your favorite Bible verse from each lesson and journal about it. This will be a great reminder of the lessons you learn as you read and study this book.

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Daily Bible Reading “Parable of the Ten Virgins” (Matthew 25:1-13)

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Parable of the Ten Virgins

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Matthew 25:1-13. In this Scripture, Jesus tells the parable of the ten virgins. He said the kingdom of heaven is like ten virgins, who took their lamps, and went to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were wise, and five were foolish.

The foolish virgins took their lamps, but took no oil with them. The wise virgin came prepared with oil in their vessels for their lamps.

While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept. At midnight a cry came saying, “Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him.”

All the virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps. The foolish virgins said to the wise virgins, give us of your oil; because our lamps have gone out.

But the wise virgings answered, saying, No; because there may not be  enough for both of us. They told the foolish virgins to go to the people who sell oil, and buy some for themselves.

While the foolish virgins went to buy oil, the bridegroom came. The wise virgins who were ready went with him to the marriage. Once they all entered the door was shut.

Later the foolish virgins came, crying out for the Lord to open the door. But he answered them saying, “Verily I say unto you, I know you not.”

In verse 13 we are reminded to keep watch because we do not know the day or hour when the Son of man will come. Are you prepared to meet Him?

 

Daily Bible Reading:

Matthew 25:1-13

1 Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.
2 And five of them were wise, and five were foolish.
3 They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them:
4 But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps.
5 While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept.
6 And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him.
7 Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps.
8 And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out.
9 But the wise answered, saying, Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves.
10 And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut.
11 Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us.
12 But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not.
13 Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh.

 

Things to think about:

  • What was the difference in the wise virgins and the foolish ones?
  • What were the virgins waiting for?
  • Do you consider yourself to be like the wise virgins or the foolish ones?
  • What should we be watching and waiting for?

 

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

Thank you for this story of the virgins. Help us to be prepared like the wise  virgins when you return and not like the foolish ones who were not prepared. Forgive of us all the ways we fail You and help us to do Your will. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

 

Daily Bible Verse:

Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh.- Matthew 25:13

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Matthew

The Book of Matthew: Life of Jesus Christ
by Deborah H. Bateman

About the book:

The Book of Matthew: Life of Jesus Christ is a Daily Bible Reading Study by Deborah H. Bateman, which takes you through the life of Jesus Christ. The book of Matthew is the first book in the New Testament of the Bible. It begins with the genealogy of Jesus Christ and His birth.

The Book of Matthew also goes into Jesus’ ministry on earth, including the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus’ parables, and Jesus’ final days, including His death, burial, and resurrection. The book concludes with the great commission.

The Book of Matthew: Life of Jesus Christ includes fifty-seven daily devotionals which contain a brief commentary, the Daily Bible Reading Scripture, a few questions to think about, and a prayer of the day. It is a great book for individual daily devotions or a group Bible study.

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Daily Bible Reading “Humble Thyself in the Sight of the Lord” (Matthew 23:1-12)

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Humble Thyself in the Sight of the Lord

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Matthew 23:1-12. In this Scripture, Jesus speaks to the multitude, and to His disciples. This is His last public speech. It shows us, Jesus, not only as a loving Savior but also as our judge.

Jesus tells the crowds that the scribes and Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat, and to do as they say, but don’t follow their example because what they say, they don’t do. In other words, they don’t practice what they preach. Jesus says they want to be seen of man, and to be put on a pedestal. We have to be careful not to try to earn our love from Jesus because He wants us to have a personal relationship with Him. We have to make sure we don’t let our pride or the desire for being recognized get in the way of our relationship with God.

Jesus says we should be humble. He tells the crowds not to desire to be called “Rabbi,” or “Masters,” because there is only one who is your Master: it is Christ. He also says we shouldn’t call anyone “Father,” for there is only one Father, and He is in heaven. Jesus reminds them the greatest among them shall be their servant, and whoever is exalted will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.

 

Daily Bible Reading:

Matthew 23:1-12

1 Then spake Jesus to the multitude, and to his disciples,
2 Saying, The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat:
3 All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, that observe and do; but do not ye after their works: for they say, and do not.
4 For they bind heavy burdens and grievous to be borne, and lay them on men’s shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with one of their fingers.
5 But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments,
6 And love the uppermost rooms at feasts, and the chief seats in the synagogues,
7 And greetings in the markets, and to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi.
8 But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren.
9 And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven.
10 Neither be ye called masters: for one is your Master, even Christ.
11 But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant.
12 And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.

 

Things to think about:

  • What does Jesus say about our motives?
  • Who does Jesus say will be exalted?
  • Why did Jesus say not to call anyone “Father”?

 

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

As we read this Scripture we are humbled. Help us as we try to do the things that are right. Help us not to do things for man’s applause, but to lift You up. Help us to concentrate on our relationship with You and not what we can do to be noticed. In Jesus’ name, we pray. We love You, LORD. Amen.

 

Daily Bible Verse:

And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall …

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– Matthew 23:12

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Matthew

The Book of Matthew: Life of Jesus Christ
by Deborah H. Bateman

About the book:

The Book of Matthew: Life of Jesus Christ is a Daily Bible Reading Study by Deborah H. Bateman, which takes you through the life of Jesus Christ. The book of Matthew is the first book in the New Testament of the Bible. It begins with the genealogy of Jesus Christ and His birth.

The Book of Matthew also goes into Jesus’ ministry on earth, including the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus’ parables, and Jesus’ final days, including His death, burial, and resurrection. The book concludes with the great commission.

The Book of Matthew: Life of Jesus Christ includes fifty-seven daily devotionals which contain a brief commentary, the Daily Bible Reading Scripture, a few questions to think about, and a prayer of the day. It is a great book for individual daily devotions or a group Bible study.

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Daily Bible Reading “Jesus talks to the Sadducees and Pharisees” (Matthew 22:23-46)

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Jesus talks to the Sadducees and Pharisees

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Matthew 22:23-46. In this Scripture, the Sadducees came to Jesus and asked Him about the Law of Moses which said if a man dies and has no children his brother should marry his wife and have children with her as seed for his brother.

They tell Jesus this ridiculous story of seven brothers, how the first one married, then died and left his wife to his brother. This happened until the wife had been passed down to all seven brothers, then the woman died.

Then they ask Jesus, “In the resurrection, whose wife will she be?” Jesus tells them they don’t know the Scriptures or the power of God, for in the resurrection, there will be no marriage, and they’ll be as the angels of God. Jesus informs them concerning the resurrection, that God isn’t the God of the dead, but is the God of the living. With His response He silenced the Sadducees.

The Pharisees came asking Jesus what was the greatest commandment? Jesus told them, in Matthew 22:37-40, “Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.”

Before they could ask him any more questions, Jesus asked them, “Whose son do you think Christ is?” They responded, “The Son of David.” Jesus asks them then why does David call him Lord, if he is his son? Jesus is referring back to Psalm 110:1, which says, “The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool.”

Jesus was pointing them to His virgin birth by making them think about whose Son He was. In the last verse of this chapter it says that no man was able to ask Him any more questions from that day forward.

Daily Bible Reading:

Matthew 22:23-46

23 The same day came to him the Sadducees, which say that there is no resurrection, and asked him,
24 Saying, Master, Moses said, If a man die, having no children, his brother shall marry his wife, and raise up seed unto his brother.
25 Now there were with us seven brethren: and the first, when he had married a wife, deceased, and, having no issue, left his wife unto his brother:
26 Likewise the second also, and the third, unto the seventh.
27 And last of all the woman died also.
28 Therefore in the resurrection whose wife shall she be of the seven? for they all had her.
29 Jesus answered and said unto them, Ye do err, not knowing the scriptures, nor the power of God.
30 For in the resurrection they neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are as the angels of God in heaven.
31 But as touching the resurrection of the dead, have ye not read that which was spoken unto you by God, saying,
32 I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob? God is not the God of the dead, but of the living.
33 And when the multitude heard this, they were astonished at his doctrine.
34 But when the Pharisees had heard that he had put the Sadducees to silence, they were gathered together.
35 Then one of them, which was a lawyer, asked him a question, tempting him, and saying,
36 Master, which is the great commandment in the law?
37 Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.
38 This is the first and great commandment.
39 And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
40 On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.
41 While the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them,
42 Saying, What think ye of Christ? whose son is he? They say unto him, The Son of David.
43 He saith unto them, How then doth David in spirit call him Lord, saying,
44 The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool?
45 If David then call him Lord, how is he his son?
46 And no man was able to answer him a word, neither durst any man from that day forth ask him any more questions.

 

Things to think about:

  • What was Jesus’ response to them concerning the woman with seven husbands?
  • What does Jesus say is the most important commandment?
  • What does Jesus say the second most important commandment is?

 

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

In this Scripture, Jesus reminds us of the first two commandments. The first one, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. The second one, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. Help us to do both of these. In Jesus’ name, we pray. We love You, LORD.  Amen.

Daily Bible Verse:

Master, which is the great commandment in the law? Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. – Matthew 22:36-37

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The Book of Matthew: Life of Jesus Christ is a Daily Bible Reading Study by Deborah H. Bateman, which takes you through the life of Jesus Christ. The book of Matthew is the first book in the New Testament of the Bible. It begins with the genealogy of Jesus Christ and His birth.

The Book of Matthew also goes into Jesus’ ministry on earth, including the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus’ parables, and Jesus’ final days, including His death, burial, and resurrection. The book concludes with the great commission.

The Book of Matthew: Life of Jesus Christ includes fifty-seven daily devotionals which contain a brief commentary, the Daily Bible Reading Scripture, a few questions to think about, and a prayer of the day. It is a great book for individual daily devotions or a group Bible study.

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Daily Bible Reading “Jesus Tells Parables” (Matthew 21:28-46)

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Jesus Tells Parables

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Matthew 21:28-46. In this Scripture, Jesus tells two parables. In the first parable, He tells about a man who had two sons whom he asked to go work in his vineyard. The first son said no, but later repented and went. The second son said he would go, but didn’t. Which one obeyed his father? Look at Jesus’ response in Matthew 21:31-32. Which son are you?

Then in Matthew 21:33, Jesus starts to tell them another parable: about a man who planted a vineyard and went to a far country and left another to attend to it. When it was time for the fruit to be harvested he sent his servants to collect the profits. The servants in return were beaten, stoned, and killed. He sent more servants and the workers at the vineyard did the same thing to them. Then the owner of the vineyard sent his son, thinking he would be respected, but he was killed for the inheritance.

Read Matthew 21:42-44 to see what Jesus’ response to them was about this parable. This parable is a picture of how God sent His people prophets and teachers before Jesus, but the people didn’t listen, instead, destroyed the prophets and teachers. Then God sent Jesus, His Son, and the people killed Him.

Daily Bible Reading:

Matthew 21:28-46

28 But what think ye? A certain man had two sons; and he came to the first, and said, Son, go work to day in my vineyard.
29 He answered and said, I will not: but afterward he repented, and went.
30 And he came to the second, and said likewise. And he answered and said, I go, sir: and went not.
31 Whether of them twain did the will of his father? They say unto him, The first. Jesus saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you.
32 For John came unto you in the way of righteousness, and ye believed him not: but the publicans and the harlots believed him: and ye, when ye had seen it, repented not afterward, that ye might believe him.
33 Hear another parable: There was a certain householder, which planted a vineyard, and hedged it round about, and digged a winepress in it, and built a tower, and let it out to husbandmen, and went into a far country:
34 And when the time of the fruit drew near, he sent his servants to the husbandmen, that they might receive the fruits of it.
35 And the husbandmen took his servants, and beat one, and killed another, and stoned another.
36 Again, he sent other servants more than the first: and they did unto them likewise.
37 But last of all he sent unto them his son, saying, They will reverence my son.
38 But when the husbandmen saw the son, they said among themselves, This is the heir; come, let us kill him, and let us seize on his inheritance.
39 And they caught him, and cast him out of the vineyard, and slew him.
40 When the lord therefore of the vineyard cometh, what will he do unto those husbandmen?
41 They say unto him, He will miserably destroy those wicked men, and will let out his vineyard unto other husbandmen, which shall render him the fruits in their seasons.
42 Jesus saith unto them, Did ye never read in the scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner: this is the Lord’s doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes?
43 Therefore say I unto you, The kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof.
44 And whosoever shall fall on this stone shall be broken: but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder.
45 And when the chief priests and Pharisees had heard his parables, they perceived that he spake of them.
46 But when they sought to lay hands on him, they feared the multitude, because they took him for a prophet.

Things to think about:

  • What do you gather from these parables?
  • In the first parable, did either son obey his father’s request?
  • In the second parable, why do people find it so hard to trust?


Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

Thank You for all the people You sent into this world to tell us about You. Please forgive us for where we failed You. Help us to do Your will. Thank You especially for Your Son, Jesus, who came into this world and died on the cross for our sins, that we might have eternal life with You in heaven. Help those who haven’t accepted Him yet to open their hearts and minds to You and grasp the wonderful gift You offered to us all, if we only believe. We love You, LORD.  Amen.

 

Daily Bible Verse:

Jesus saith unto them, Did ye never read in the scriptures, The stone which …

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the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner: this is the Lord’s doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes?

– Matthew 21:42

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The Book of Matthew: Life of Jesus Christ
by Deborah H. Bateman

About the book:

The Book of Matthew: Life of Jesus Christ is a Daily Bible Reading Study by Deborah H. Bateman, which takes you through the life of Jesus Christ. The book of Matthew is the first book in the New Testament of the Bible. It begins with the genealogy of Jesus Christ and His birth.

The Book of Matthew also goes into Jesus’ ministry on earth, including the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus’ parables, and Jesus’ final days, including His death, burial, and resurrection. The book concludes with the great commission.

The Book of Matthew: Life of Jesus Christ includes fifty-seven daily devotionals which contain a brief commentary, the Daily Bible Reading Scripture, a few questions to think about, and a prayer of the day. It is a great book for individual daily devotions or a group Bible study.

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