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Devotional for September 22
"The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom." -- Proverbs 9:10 (NKJV)
True wisdom begins with reverence for God. Recognizing His holiness, authority, and goodness shapes every other area of life. Humility before Him protects against pride and foolishness.
Wisdom grows through obedience, prayer, and teachability. The Lord guides hearts ...Read more
Meditation for September 22
"And now my head shall be lifted up." -- Psalm 27:6 (NKJV)
God's presence brings encouragement to discouraged hearts. David anticipated victory because he trusted the Lord's faithfulness.
The Lord delights in strengthening those who depend upon Him. Hope rises when believers remember His power and goodness.
Verse for September 22
"To everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven." -- Ecclesiastes 3:1 (KJV)
The autumn equinox marks a visible change in the year. Scripture reminds us that all of life unfolds in seasons, each with its own purpose. Some seasons are devoted to growth, others to harvest, rest, or reflection. Wisdom begins when we ...Read more
What is the main theme of the Second Thessalonians?
A) Repentance and forgiveness
B) God's justice and righteousness
C) The second coming of Christ and perseverance in the face of persecution
D) The establishment of the kingdom of God
What is the main theme of the Book of John?
A) Repentance and forgiveness
B) God's justice and righteousness
C) The divinity of Jesus and the gift of eternal life
D) The establishment of the kingdom of God
My Answer
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: What does it mean for Christians to be citizens of Heaven and Earth? – C.C.
A: Believers in Jesus – those who have been saved and obey God’s Word – are citizens of God’s kingdom. The Bible says that the kingdom of God is within them. While ...Read more
What is the famous event in Jonah that involves a big fish?
A) Jonah running away from God
B) Jonah preaching to the Ninevites
C) Jonah building a boat
D) Jonah's death and resurrection
What is the famous passage in Isaiah that describes the peaceable kingdom?
A) Isaiah 9:6-7
B) Isaiah 11:1-10
C) Isaiah 40:1-5
D) Isaiah 55:6-9
What is the famous passage in James that instructs believers to be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry?
A) James 1:19-27
B) James 2:1-13
C) James 3:1-12
D) James 4:1-12
What is the famous vision in Daniel that describes the ram and the goat?
A) Daniel 2:31-45
B) Daniel 7:1-14
C) Daniel 8:1-14
D) Daniel 10:1-14
My Answer
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: I asked my doctor how I could prevent the aging process. He smiled and said, “Die early.” He was trying to be funny, but his answer was actually profound. I guess there is no other way to defy the aging process other than to die young. – D.Y.
A: From the moment a child is born, the fight ...Read more
Who is traditionally believed to be the author of the Second Thessalonians?
A) Paul
B) Peter
C) James
D) John
What was the name of the city that David conquered and made his capital?
A) Bethlehem
B) Jericho
C) Hebron
D) Jerusalem
My Answer
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: What does it mean to have a household of faith, and do people have to believe the same things to be a part of it? – H.F.
A: The church is the spiritual family of God. Most people think of a church as a building or a group of people. Some think in terms of varied denominations and many church ...Read more
Who is the primary author of the Book of Joel?
A) Joel
B) Obadiah
C) Haggai
D) Nahum
How many psalms are in the Book of Psalms?
A) 100
B) 120
C) 150
D) 180
The God Squad: A letter to my fellow clergy persons
To my colleagues in faith, I ask God’s blessing on the works of your hands and hearts.
I am including some funny stories gleaned in my half-century of working in the fields of the Lord. Please send me some of your hilarious stories of the ways God’s words crash into our needy world.
Some of the “funny clergy stories” may seem to be ...Read more
My Answer
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: God put us on Earth to be happy and make the world a better place. Why do most people feel it isn’t really that way? – B.P.
A: We were not put on Earth to be preoccupied with ourselves – our own problems and pleasures. We weren’t even put here just to make this a better world (although that...Read more
What is the famous passage in Isaiah that describes the new heavens and new earth?
A) Isaiah 60
B) Isaiah 65:17-25
C) Isaiah 66:22-24
D) Isaiah 54:1-8
What was the name of Ruth's mother-in-law?
A) Orpah
B) Deborah
C) Naomi
D) Abigail
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