Mark 12:28–31 (NKJV) 28 Then one of the scribes came, and having heard them reasoning together, perceiving that He had answered them well, asked Him, “Which is the first commandment of all?” 29 Jesus answered him, “The first of all the commandments is: ‘Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one. 30 And you shall … Continue reading Love Matters: Loving God Fully
Let Him Who Glories…
Jeremiah 9:1–26 (NKJV) 9:1 Oh, that my head were waters, And my eyes a fountain of tears, That I might weep day and night For the slain of the daughter of my people! 2 Oh, that I had in the wilderness— A lodging place for travelers; That I might leave my people, And go from … Continue reading Let Him Who Glories…
The Balm of Gilead
Jeremiah 8:1–22 (NKJV) 8:1 “At that time,” says the Lord, “they shall bring out the bones of the kings of Judah, and the bones of its princes, and the bones of the priests, and the bones of the prophets, and the bones of the inhabitants of Jerusalem, out of their graves. 2 They shall spread them … Continue reading The Balm of Gilead
The Valley of Slaughter
Jeremiah 7:1–34 (NKJV) 7:1 The word that came to Jeremiah from the Lord, saying, 2 “Stand in the gate of the Lord’s house, and proclaim there this word, and say, ‘Hear the word of the Lord, all you of Judah who enter in at these gates to worship the Lord!’ ” 3 Thus says the Lord of hosts, … Continue reading The Valley of Slaughter
The Ancient Paths
Jeremiah 6:1–30 (NKJV) 6:1 “O you children of Benjamin, Gather yourselves to flee from the midst of Jerusalem! Blow the trumpet in Tekoa, And set up a signal-fire in Beth Haccerem; For disaster appears out of the north, And great destruction. 2 I have likened the daughter of Zion To a lovely and delicate woman. … Continue reading The Ancient Paths
Futile and Dangerous Rebellion
Jeremiah 5:1–31 (NKJV) 5:1 “Run to and fro through the streets of Jerusalem; See now and know; And seek in her open places If you can find a man, If there is anyone who executes judgment, Who seeks the truth, And I will pardon her. 2 Though they say, ‘As the LORD lives,’ Surely they … Continue reading Futile and Dangerous Rebellion
Love Matters: God’s Amazing Love
The Selfless and Unfathomable Love John 3:16 (NKJV) 16 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. The Never-ending Love Romans 8:37–39 (NKJV) 37 Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. 38 For … Continue reading Love Matters: God’s Amazing Love
Break Up the Fallow Ground
Jeremiah 4:1–31 (NKJV) 4:1 “If you will return, O Israel,” says the LORD, “Return to Me; And if you will put away your abominations out of My sight, Then you shall not be moved. 2 And you shall swear, ‘The LORD lives,’ In truth, in judgment, and in righteousness; The nations shall bless themselves in … Continue reading Break Up the Fallow Ground
Good Shepherds Ahead
Jeremiah 3:1–25 (NKJV) 3:1 “They say, ‘If a man divorces his wife, And she goes from him And becomes another man’s, May he return to her again?’ Would not that land be greatly polluted? But you have played the harlot with many lovers; Yet return to Me,” says the LORD. 2 “Lift up your eyes … Continue reading Good Shepherds Ahead
The Adultery of Idolatry
Jeremiah 2:1–37 (NKJV) 2:1 Moreover the word of the LORD came to me, saying, 2 “Go and cry in the hearing of Jerusalem, saying, ‘Thus says the LORD: “I remember you, The kindness of your youth, The love of your betrothal, When you went after Me in the wilderness, In a land not sown. 3 Israel … Continue reading The Adultery of Idolatry
Devoted To You 