Sober Not Boring

How important are the words that we say to people? In today's reading, we learn that our words are ETERNAL and they matter. As we finish out in Matthew 18 today, we also learn about forgiveness and how many times we are called to forgive...are you keeping track of the number? Maybe we shouldn't be so focused on the number and instead look at the message behind it. In Acts, Paul is back trying to make an impression on the Roman authorities. What in your life, besides your testimony and your proclamtion of faith, is giving witness to the goodness of God to the people around you? And as we close the day out in Leviticus, we see how God cared for his people by the good advice he was handing out, but wow, that sure did make the priests busy having to examine everyone and their sore and sickness. I am thankful for a God who cares about those little details today and points us to the road of freedom. 
 
Join my wife and me as we read through the Bible in The Message version this year! Put a fresh set of eyes on the Bible with this beautiful translation and enjoy a little back and forth as we dig into God's Word. Grab a cup of coffee, put us in the background, and let's read this amazing book together. 
Today's Text if you are following along:
Matthew 18:15-35
Acts 25:13-27
Psalm 41
Leviticus 11-13
 
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The Message Devotional Bible (Hardcover): Featuring Notes and Reflections
from Eugene H. Peterson
Find Your Way in Scripture.Scripture is another world. One we find our way into. And one that finds its way into us. Steeped in Scripture, Eugene Peterson’s faith-filled reflections open the door.The Message Devotional Bible invites you on a journey―call it practicing resurrection, call it eating this book, or call it simply a long obedience in the same direction. From the pastor who translated the entire Bible, The Message Devotional Bible sets you on the right path―devoted not just to the Bible but to God, who, in Jesus, became flesh and blood and moved into the neighborhood.Open the door between Scripture and your world.From Eugene . . .
Over 600 scriptural insights
52 contemplative readings
Introductions to the books and genres of the Bible
Plus . . .
More than 400 reflection questions
9 neighborhood-themed articles

How high do you want to rank in God's kingdom? Are you ready to become simple again? Have faith like a child? It's funny that Jesus doesn't list a bunch of rules to follow or things to do. As we join Paul, he is with Festus but not having a "festus" kind of day and you can tell he is tired of playing games. He is bold in his faith and knows the law and how to use it. And as we close today in Leviticus, we see God punishing some of the priests for not following directions in their worship and sacrifices. Sometimes I wish God would intervene like that today with some of the people that call themselves preachers. The Gospel doesn't need you to fluff it up or make it anything that it isn't. God's love and his work on the cross is good enough! Join us as we Journey through some important passages and have a little fun doing it! 
 
Join my wife and me as we read through the Bible in The Message version this year! Put a fresh set of eyes on the Bible with this beautiful translation and enjoy a little back and forth as we dig into God's Word. Grab a cup of coffee, put us in the background, and let's read this amazing book together. 
Today's Text if you are following along:
Matthew 18:1-14
Acts 25:1-12
Psalm 40
Leviticus 8-10
 
Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/5879162978841385 
Want to follow along with us? Get the Message Devotional Bible HERE! https://amzn.to/3IBtT6F 
Need a LARGE PRINT VERSION? -- https://amzn.to/3IO01nJ
The Message Devotional Bible (Hardcover): Featuring Notes and Reflections
from Eugene H. Peterson
Find Your Way in Scripture.Scripture is another world. One we find our way into. And one that finds its way into us. Steeped in Scripture, Eugene Peterson’s faith-filled reflections open the door.The Message Devotional Bible invites you on a journey―call it practicing resurrection, call it eating this book, or call it simply a long obedience in the same direction. From the pastor who translated the entire Bible, The Message Devotional Bible sets you on the right path―devoted not just to the Bible but to God, who, in Jesus, became flesh and blood and moved into the neighborhood.Open the door between Scripture and your world.From Eugene . . .
Over 600 scriptural insights
52 contemplative readings
Introductions to the books and genres of the Bible
Plus . . .
More than 400 reflection questions
9 neighborhood-themed articles

A Proverb a Day Keeps the Police Away! Join me as we read through the book of Proverbs in the Message Version this month! Have you ever met a smooth-talking honey-tongued seductress? Don't allow temptations to knock you off course! Today's reading is packed full of wisdom, insight, and good instruction for living to keep you on the right path!

A Proverb a Day Keeps the Police Away! Join me as we read through the book of Proverbs in the Message Version this month! Have you ever wondered what God hates? How about learning lessons from an ant? Today's reading is packed full of wisdom, insight, and good instruction for living to keep you on the right path!
 
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A Proverb a Day Keeps the Police Away! Join me as we read through the book of Proverbs in the Message Version this month! Why should you allow strangers to take advantage of you? Why be exploited by those who care nothing for you? We learn today that it is OK to have good boundaries in your life, especially when you are helping someone! Today's reading is packed full of wisdom, insight, and good instruction for living to keep you on the right path!
 
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A Proverb a Day Keeps the Police Away! Join me as we read through the book of Proverbs in the Message Version this month! Have you ever met someone and they just had a certain glow about them? In Proverbs 4 we learn that right living people glow with light and the longer they live, the brighter they shine! Today's reading is packed full of wisdom, insight, and good instruction for living to keep you on the right path!
 
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A Proverb a Day Keeps the Police Away! Join me as we read through the book of Proverbs in the Message Version this month! We are learning to trust God from the bottom of our heart and not try to figure everything out on our own! Today's reading is packed full of wisdom, insight, and good instruction for living to keep you on the right path!
 
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A Proverb a Day Keeps the Police Away! Join me as we read through the book of Proverbs in the Message Version this month! Have you ever used a treasure map? God wants us to search for wisdom like we are on a Treasure Hunt and today's reading is packed full of wisdom, insight, and good instruction for living to keep you on the right path!
 
Videos for this series are available on my YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/@setfree247