Romans 2:17-29 Dear RTB’ers, For he is not a Jew who is one outwardly, nor is circumcision that which is outward in the flesh. But he is a Jew who is one inwardly; and circumcision is of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the letter… Romans 2:28-29a Paul is talking to Jews in today’s …
Monthly Archives: September 2024
September 20 / Romans 2:1-16
Romans 2:1-16 Dear RTB’ers, We pick up today on the heels of yesterday’s last verse, reflecting back to all the evil practices mentioned in Romans 1:28b-31: …although they know the ordinance of God, that those who practice such things are worthy of death, they not only do the same, but also approve of those who …
September 19 / Romans 1:18-32
Romans 1:18-32 Dear RTB’ers, …that which is known about God is evident within them; for God made it evident to them. For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, that is, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, being understood by what has been made, so that they are without …
September 18 / Romans 1:1-17
Romans 1:1-17 Dear RTB’ers, I’m back!! Thank you, John, for covering for me these past three weeks during Carol’s and my transition to Slovakia. I loved reading your comments; I could have and should have commented on a number of occasions, but as is common among us, I failed to do so. Also, by way …
September 17 / Proverbs 31
Proverbs 31 Take a few minutes to think about how you, deep down, might describe an excellent wife. (Pr. 31:10) Knowing that your perspective has been shaped by a variety of forces — for example, your parents and the home you grew up in, societal shifts and expectations over your lifetime, your own marriage (if …
September 16 / Proverbs 30
Proverbs 30 This is the way of an adulteress:she eats and wipes her mouthand says, “I have done no wrong.” Proverbs 30:20 If that doesn’t sound like our current culture, I don’t know what does. Our culture calls evil good, and good evil. It does not confess sin; rather, it proclaims its sin with pride, …
September 15 / Proverbs 28-29
Proverbs 28-29 The wicked flee when no one pursues,but the righteous are bold as a lion. Proverbs 28:1 Without explicitly saying so, this proverb speaks of courage. In watching the Being Human video series from The Ridley Institute, I was reminded of this quote from C. S. Lewis: Courage is not simply one of the …
September 14 / Proverbs 26:13-27:27
Proverbs 26:13-27:27 Do not boast about tomorrow,for you do not know what a day may bring. Proverbs 27:1 Of course, generally speaking, boasting isn’t particularly good form, over-stating our own self-importance. But boasting over something that hasn’t happened yet is that much more over the top. James puts it this way: Come now, you who …
September 13 / Proverbs 25:1-26:12
Proverbs 25:1-26:12 A word fitly spokenis like apples of gold in a setting of silver. Proverbs 25:11 Indeed. Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear. Ephesians 4:29 Let your speech always …
September 12 / Proverbs 24
Proverbs 24 Prepare your work outside;get everything ready for yourself in the field,and after that build your house. Proverbs 24:27 In other words, “First things first” or “Get your priorities straight.” Do those things that are truly needful before attending to less important tasks. For example, field work is a higher priority than house building. …