Rejoice always (1 Thessalonians 5:16, ESV). “Rejoice always” in 1 Thessalonians is the shortest verse in the Bible. For those who are more scholastic, you may disagree and say that John 11:35 is the shortest verse. This verse reads, “Jesus wept.” Being the responsible semi-scholastic author of Interruptions, I went to the Greek and found […]
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All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness (2 Timothy 3:16, ESV). Through the years, I’ve recognized three things that prove to me the inspiration of the Bible. I don’t hear other writers, preachers, or social media pundits discuss the three “need-to-knows,” —
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Three are even better, for a triple-braided cord is not easily broken (Ecclesiastes 4:12, NLT). I have three non-negotiable pursuits each day: Yes, I have a goal to have devotions, exercise, and spend time with my wife every day. These three cords are non-negotiable. I plan my day around them and resist seemingly urgent matters
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[Note: The 1000-year reign of Jesus on earth is mentioned in Revelation 20; the soon 1000th Interruption isn’t mentioned in Revelation 20, but some say both events are coming soon!] The New Living Translation of the Bible was written with children in mind. I think that’s a good idea, and Jesus does too . .
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If anyone takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God will take away his share in the tree of life and in the holy city, which are described in this book (Revelation 22:19, ESV). From the time that I began following Jesus, I’ve listened to people dismiss the Bible as inaccurate and filled
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Get rid of all the filth and evil in your lives, and humbly accept the word God has planted in your hearts, for it has the power to save your souls (James 1:21, NLT). I read the Bible to feel better. When I’m finished reading a few chapters in the morning, I have more peace,
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But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will also be false teachers among you, who will secretly introduce destructive heresies (2 Peter 2:1, NASB1995). False teaching will abound in the end times. It has the intent of attacking the integrity of the Bible and undermining Jesus as the singular Lord of the universe. Also, to promote
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Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life (Psalm 143:8, NIV). Some wake up and have coffee, I wake up for the Word of God. Honestly, I wake up and drink coffee
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For regular readers of Interruptions (yes, they do exist), you might notice verses of the Bible I list as “OGV” after the verse. For example, in Interruptions #594, you can read 2 Peter 1:4: God has given us promises through which we can have fellowship with Him and experience all that He desires for us.
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I’m writing my “Reading” posts to help you understand books of the Bible. Today it is Reading Ephesians. After today’s post, I hope that you get an actual paper Bible and read aloud the entire Book of Ephesians. When Paul wrote this book, he meant it to be read out loud in one session. The