Daily Bible - Day #196 - Church Focus Ministries

July 15
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Today's Bible Verse

Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer. Psalms 19:14

Memorize this Verse:
Cover the verse text and using just the first letters of each word try to recite the entire passage.
14. L T W O M M A T M O M H B A I T S O L M S A M R

Today's Bible Reading

July 15
Today's Bible Reading Plan selections can be found below. If you don't have a Bible with you, just click the references to read each passage online:

Old Testament
2 Chronicles 6-7  —  8.0 minutes
Psalms 140  —  2.5 minutes

New Testament
Luke 10:25-37  —  3.5 minutes
1 Thessalonians 4:1-10  —  2.5 minutes

Total Average Read Time — 16.5 minutes

This reading plan will make it easy and fun for you to read through the entire Bible this year. Here are a few things to keep in mind:

Although the plan begins with January, you can begin at any time during the year.
Each month’s readings are based on 25 days worth of readings, which means you get several free days if you ever fall behind. This makes reaching your goal a lot more possible!
Each day’s readings will include selections from both the Old and New Testament, reinforcing the incredible unity of the Scriptures. Perhaps most important, you will focus daily on the life of Jesus by reading a portion of one of the Gospels every single day of the year.

May God bless you as you open His precious Word each day, and remember to pray for His guidance in your study. It is our desire that you will become increasingly changed into His likeness by beholding the Lord through His Word.

Today's Meditation - Psalms

Read Psalm 87:1-7
Here is a wonderful psalm of praise that centers on the city of Jerusalem, “the city of God.” The world is confused about Jerusalem, and the city today is not what it will be one day! It is the eternal capital of Israel, and it is the place God has chosen to put His Name. It will be the “cup of trembling” to all the nations of the world (Zechariah 12:1-2). It is the name given to our eternal home – “the new Jerusalem.” It won’t be long now – Jesus is coming soon!

The location of the city – verse 1
The love of the Lord for the city – verse 2
The loveliness of the city – verse 3
The lessons to be learned about this city – verses 4-7

The Lord’s people will one day bring all their voices and instruments to this city to praise and glorify the King of kings and Lord of lords! This city belongs to the Lord! It is the eternal abode of His people. Yes, there is “Hope Beyond the Grave!”
Verse for Meditation: Verses 2-3 – “The LORD loveth the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob. Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God.”

Today's Prayer

“Thank You, Lord, that You have a future plan for this earth, and that You fulfill all Your promises to us!”