January 5th 2020
20 Benaiah son of Jehoiada, a valiant fighter from Kabzeel, performed great exploits. He struck down Moab’s two mightiest warriors. He also went down into a pit on a snowy day and killed a lion. 21 And he struck down a huge Egyptian. Although the Egyptian had a spear in his hand, Benaiah went against him with a club. He snatched the spear from the Egyptian’s hand and killed him with his own spear. —2 Samuel 23:20-21
God is in the business of
38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’39 But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. —Matthew 5:38-39
27 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’28 But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. —Matthew 5:27-28
43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor[i] and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, —Matthew 5:43-44
“There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear.” —1 John 4:18
23 He was held in greater honor than any of the Thirty, but he was not included among the Three. And David put him in charge of his bodyguard. —2 Samuel 23:23
God is
Life Application:
Let’s read through our Bible this year.
Download the Grace Chapel Zeeland app. In the app click the Bible. Right there will be a reading plan for this year. Click on any day and it will have your readings for the day. If you click on the speaker icon on the bottom of that page, it will even read it to you!