November 5
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Today's Bible Verse

If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.  John 8:36

​Memorize this Verse: (Cover the verse text and using just the first letters of each word try to recite the entire passage.)
36. I T S T S M Y F Y S B F I

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Today's Bible Reading

November 5, 2020
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
Ezekiel 16  —  8.0 minutes
Job 5  —  4.5 minutes

New Testament
John 8:21-30  —  2.5 minutes
2 Peter 2:17-22  —  2.0 minutes

Total Average Read Time — 17.0 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.

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Today's Meditation - Psalms

Psalm 119:113-120
The letter samech begins each verse in this portion. The words “hiding place” in verse 114 remind us of many passages in the psalms. Proverbs as well tells us of the refuge we find in the Lord – such as 14:26: “In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and His children shall have a place of refuge.” There is safety and protection in the Lord’s “hiding place.” He is our “Shield” and defence against all the fiery darts of the enemy.

1. The reasons why we need the Lord as our Hiding Place and Shield.
   • The problem of the mind – verse 113
   • The presence of evildoers – verse 115
   • The potential for discouragement – verses 116-117
   • The punishment of the wicked – verses 118-119
2. The response of those who need the Lord as their Hiding Place and their Shield
   • They delight in the Word of God – verses 113 and 119
   • They depend upon the Word of God – verse 114
   • They do what the Word of God says – verses 115 and 117
   • They demonstrate accountability to God and His Word – verse 120

The Lord is our Refuge and the Shield of protection for our lives. May we learn to hide in Him!
Verse for Meditation:​ Verse 114 – “Thou art my Hiding Place and my Shield: I hope in Thy word.”

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Today's Prayer

“Thank You, Lord, for Your wonderful protection and the safety of Your arms.”

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