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The Book of 2 Chronicles Imagine God saying to you: “Ask for whatever you want me to give you.” What would you ask? In the first chapter of 2 Chronicles, that’s exactly what God tells Solomon. Solomon asks for wisdom and knowledge. God grants Solomon his request, and because he wants the things of God and not material things, God also gives...

Mature Faith: The Book of James Ukrainian poet Vasyl Stus, member of a dissident movement and fighter for Ukrainian independence, died in a Soviet labor camp for political prisoners in 1985. He called on his fellow Ukrainians to pursue truth, justice, honesty, and love until the end. Stus stayed true to the principles he set forth in his...

Psalms: Honest Talks with God It’s often difficult for us to be completely open and honest with other people, even close friends and family. We want to be liked and accepted, we crave the approval of others. These natural human emotions may prevent our honest communication with God. How do we bring everything to God without fear of disapproval?

Exodus: Freed for a Purpose In our journey through life, we all experience setbacks, disappointments, and our own wilderness experience. Sometimes we feel powerless and not up to task. We all need strength for the journey. We pray that our study this month will show us that this strength comes from God, that He Himself is our strength. As...

Thanks and Praise This season of Thanksgiving is a wonderful background to study this month’s topic, Thanks and Praise. We at Today in the Word are especially grateful for you, our friends and readers across the country and around the world. It’s a special privilege for us to study the Bible together and to encourage each other in our journey...

Evangelism: Sharing God’s Word and God’s Love Last year, the University of Chicago professor Richard Thaler won the Nobel Prize in economics. His research challenged the longstanding notion that individuals act rationally, without procrastination, about their future and their finances. This insight changed our understanding about investment...

This month we’ll look at the Son of God—the One who told the story. We’ll see that Jesus Christ, the Son whose obedience and sacrifice reconciled us with the Father, brought forgiveness both to the sinner and to the Pharisee in us.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ They waited for Him to come. From the Old Testament prophets to the writers of the New Testament, they all looked to the time when their Savior would restore all things and establish His kingdom. They longed for the revelation of Jesus Christ. This month we invite you on a journey through the last book of the...

Hearing God in the Silence Paul Simon’s song “Hurricane Eye” from his 2000 album You’re the One combines metaphors, contemplation of life’s mysteries, and even some practical advice. One piece of advice is offered to an aspiring writer: “You want to be a writer But you don’t know how or when Find a quiet place Use a humble pen.” This is also...

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