Daily Bible Blog
Reading the Bible daily, letting Scripture speak for itself.
February 13
Intentionally Remained Unbelieving He saved others; he cannot save himself. He is the King of Israel; let him come down now from the cross, and we will believe in him. ~ Matthew 27:42 Unfortunately, they had witnessed more impressive acts before this but still did not...
February 12
Jesus was humble and righteous and good and faithful and truthful and just and self-denying and in every way the spotless perfect Lamb of God who came for the sins of the world. It is this person of whom Pilate asks: What then shall I do with Jesus who...
February 11
Persistently Resisting God’s Truth Judas saying, “I have sinned by betraying innocent blood.” They said, “What is that to us? See to it yourself.” ~ Matthew 27:4 Judas confessed his wrongdoing, but he did not truly repent. He admitted his guilt, but not to God or...
February 10
Mindless Crowds Then they spit in his face and struck him. And some slapped him, ~ Matthew 26:67 Today's reading provided a clear example of the evil in a world that rejects Christ. The horror we see in that event is similar to what happens to Jesus all the...
February 9
Life presents us with many opportunities. How we respond to them depends on what we love and what we look for in life. The Jewish leaders looked for opportunity to destroy Jesus. While at the same time Jesus was anticipating the opportunity to obey his father...
February 8
When the King Takes His Seat Most people picture judgment as a courtroom scene. Jesus pictures it as a throne room. When the Son of Man sits down, pretending ends, excuses collapse, and what was truly lived comes fully into the light. Matthew 25:31–26:13 pulls...
February 7
The unprepared Afterward the other virgins came also, saying, ‘Lord, lord, open to us.’ But he answered, ‘Truly, I say to you, I do not know you.’ ~ Matthew 25:11-12 The story of the ten virgins highlights the need to be prepared for Christ's return, no matter...
February 6
When Delay Becomes Damnation History doesn’t whisper its finale. History ends with the King of Kings returning. Jesus says when “the lights go out…the heavens shall be shaken, and then shall appear the Son of man” Matt. 24:29. This isn’t poetry meant to cause...
February 5
Everything They Trusted Was Coming Down The disciples were gaping at the temple as if it were sacred ground they couldn’t touch. Huge stones. Ancient heritage. Imagine a building you think God would never allow to crumble. Jesus looked at it and basically said, it...
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