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“Listening to God” Bible Reading & Devotion: Dec 11, 2020 – Ecclesiastes 005
Read chapter in full: www.biblegateway.com/passage/?version=ESV&search=Ecclesiastes+005 Ecclesiastes 5 (ESV) 18 Behold, what I have seen to be good and fitting is to eat and drink and find enjoyment in all the toil with which one toils under the sun the few days of his life that God has given him, for this is his lot. 19 Everyone also to whom God has given wealth…
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“Listening to God” Bible Reading & Devotion: Dec 10, 2020 – Ecclesiastes 004
Read chapter in full: www.biblegateway.com/passage/?version=ESV&search=Ecclesiastes+004 Ecclesiastes 4 (ESV) 7 Again, I saw vanity under the sun: 8 one person who has no other, either son or brother, yet there is no end to all his toil, and his eyes are never satisfied with riches, so that he never asks, “For whom am I toiling and depriving myself of pleasure?” This…
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“Listening to God” Bible Reading & Devotion: Dec 9, 2020 – Ecclesiastes 003
Read chapter in full: www.biblegateway.com/passage/?version=ESV&search=Ecclesiastes+003 Ecclesiastes 3 (ESV) 1 For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: 2 a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted; … 9 What gain has the worker from his toil? 10 I have seen the business…
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“Listening to God” Bible Reading & Devotion: Dec 8, 2020 – Ecclesiastes 002
Read chapter in full: www.biblegateway.com/passage/?version=ESV&search=Ecclesiastes+002 Ecclesiastes 2 (ESV) 4 I made great works. I built houses and planted vineyards for myself. 5 I made myself gardens and parks, and planted in them all kinds of fruit trees. 6 I made myself pools from which to water the forest of growing trees. 7 I bought male and female slaves, and had slaves who were born in my…
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“Listening to God” Bible Reading & Devotion: Dec 7, 2020 – Ecclesiastes 001
Read chapter in full: www.biblegateway.com/passage/?version=ESV&search=Ecclesiastes+001 ECCLESIASTES INTRODUCTION Ecclesiastes is the collected words of a “teacher” or “preacher.” The Teacher is described as having been king over Israel in Jerusalem, and as the son of David. Both of these mean that he was in the royal line of Judah. He is not further identified, and…
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“Listening to God” Bible Reading & Devotion: Dec 4, 2020 – Proverbs 031
Read chapter in full: www.biblegateway.com/passage/?version=ESV&search=Proverbs+031 Proverbs 31 (ESV) 1 The words of King Lemuel. An oracle that his mother taught him:… 10 An excellent wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels. 11 The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he will have no lack of gain. 12 She does him good, and…
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“Listening to God” Bible Reading & Devotion: Dec 3, 2020 – Proverbs 030
Read chapter in full: www.biblegateway.com/passage/?version=ESV&search=Proverbs+030 Proverbs 30 (ESV) 1 The words of Agur son of Jakeh. The oracle… 5 Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him. 6 Do not add to his words, lest he rebuke you and you be found a liar. 7 Two things I ask…
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“Listening to God” Bible Reading & Devotion: Dec 2, 2020 – Proverbs 029
Read chapter in full: www.biblegateway.com/passage/?version=ESV&search=Proverbs+029 Proverbs 29 (ESV) 15 The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother. 16 When the wicked increase, transgression increases, but the righteous will look upon their downfall. 17 Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your heart. 18 Where there…
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“Listening to God” Bible Reading & Devotion: Dec 1, 2020 – Proverbs 028
Read chapter in full: www.biblegateway.com/passage/?version=ESV&search=Proverbs+028 Proverbs 28 (ESV) 6 Better is a poor man who walks in his integrity than a rich man who is crooked in his ways. 7 The one who keeps the law is a son with understanding, but a companion of gluttons shames his father. 8 Whoever multiplies his wealth by interest and profit gathers it for…
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“Listening to God” Bible Reading & Devotion: Nov 30, 2020 – Proverbs 027
Read chapter in full: www.biblegateway.com/passage/?version=ESV&search=Proverbs+027 Proverbs 27 (ESV) 5 Better is open rebuke than hidden love. 6 Faithful are the wounds of a friend; profuse are the kisses of an enemy… 9 Oil and perfume make the heart glad, and the sweetness of a friend comes from his earnest counsel. 10 Do not forsake your friend and your…