Read Through the Word

RTW June 25

In My Distress… Even during this time of trouble, King Ahaz continues to reject the LORD. 2 Chronicles 28:22     My Takeaways Something Old Finally, a king in Judah without a “but”, “yet”, or “however” following His name. Something New How do I respond in times of trouble? Do I reach out to those…

RTW June 24

Think The Right Way The LORD has given me a strong warning not to think like everyone else does. Isaiah 8:11     My Takeaways Something Old Have I rejected the LORD’s gentle care?  (Isaiah 8:6) Something New This reminds me of Romans 12:2, Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let…

RTW June 23

The Sins Of Others Therefore, I will mourn and lament. I will walk around barefoot and naked. I will howl like a jackal and moan like an owl. Micah 1:8     My Takeaways Something Old Obedience makes us strong. (2 Chronicles 27:6) Something New Guzik says that Micah didn’t point out their sin and…

RTW June 22

The Keeping Of The Standard And the LORD replied, “I will test my people with the plumb line. I will no longer ignore all their sins.” Amos 7:8b     My Takeaways Something Old God will keep and uphold His standards. God has a standard. (Amos 7:7-9) We didn’t measure up. He sent Jesus. For…

RTW June 21

Phony Faith “But still you would not return to me,” says the LORD. Amos 4:10d     My Takeaways Something Old Do I fail to learn? Why won’t I return to God? Do I make up my own guidelines and ways of living?   Something New Fat cows. Really? This area was known for producing…