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And you shall know the truth, and the truth will set you free." Remaining In The Word By Doing The Word Jesus has called - [Daily Bread 8/14/2026](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-8-14-2026/) - Daily Bread - August 14, 2026 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) Psalms 86:11 - Teach me, Yehowah, Your way, that I may walk in Your truth; unite my heart to fear Your Name.. It never ceases to amaze me how many people I run into that think somehow God is no longer a God of judgment. They call themselves - [Daily Bread 8/13/2026](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-8-13-2026/) - Daily Bread - August 13, 2026 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) John 15:7-8 - If you dwell in Me, and My words dwell in you, then you may ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you. My Father is glorified in this: that you bring forth much fruit, and be My disciples. Dwelling In Christ - [Daily Bread 8/12/2026](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-8-12-2026/) - Daily Bread - August 12, 2026 (The Fourth Day - Genesis 1:14-19) John 15:7-8 - If you dwell in Me, and My words dwell in you, then you may ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you. My Father is glorified in this: that you bring forth much fruit, and be My disciples. Faith Necessitates Obedience - [Daily Bread 8/11/2026](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-8-11-2026/) - Daily Bread - August 11, 2026 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13) John 15:7-8 - If you dwell in Me, and My words dwell in you, then you may ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you. My Father is glorified in this: that you bring forth much fruit, and be My disciples. Dwelling In Christ - [Daily Bread 8/10/2026](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-8-10-2026/) - Daily Bread - August 10, 2026 (The Second Day - Genesis 1:6-8) John 15:4 - Dwell in Me, and I in you. Just as the branch has no power to bring forth fruit by itself, unless it remains in the vine, so neither can you, unless you remain in Me. Jesus has made the reality of God's will very - [Daily Bread 8/8/2026](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-8-8-2026/) - Daily Bread - August 8, 2026 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) Ephesians 2:7 - So that throughout the ages to come, He might demonstrate the immeasurable riches of His grace in kindness towards us by Christ Jesus. God Has Not Accepted Sin God has not accepted sin, or sinful humans, but He has made a way for all - [Daily Bread 8/7/2026](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-8-7-2026/) - Daily Bread - August 7, 2026 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) Ephesians 2:7 - So that throughout the ages to come, He might demonstrate the immeasurable riches of His grace in kindness towards us by Christ Jesus. We Have Nothing Outside of Jesus Mankind had no way out of sin and death. Adam's disobedience ensnared his soul and - [Daily Bread 8/6/2026](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-8-6-2026/) - Daily Bread - August 6, 2026 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) Galatians 2:17 - But if, while we seek to be made righteous in Christ, we are also found to be sinners, is Christ then the minister of sin? It cannot be! Did Paul believe He was a sinner? He implied that if we are found to be sinners, - [Daily Bread 8/5/2026](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-8-5-2026/) - Daily Bread - August 5, 2026 (The Fourth Day - Genesis 1:14-19) Matthew 4:19 - And He said to them, "Come, follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men." Imitators Of God The very nature of salvation is that we no longer live, but Christ Jesus lives (Galatians 2:20). It would be impossible to describe a more - [Daily Bread 8/4/2026](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-8-4-2026/) - Daily Bread - August 4, 2026 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13) Jonah 3:2 - Arise, go to Ninevah, that great city, and preach to it the proclamation that I speak to you. God is the One Who gives direction to His servants to go to the places He chooses. God is also the One Who gives His - [Daily Bread 8/3/2026](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-8-3-2026/) - Daily Bread - August 3, 2026 (The Second Day - Genesis 1:6-8) Exodus 34:6-7a - And the Yehovah passed before Him and cried out Yehovah, Yehovah merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in lovingkindness and truth, by no means clearing the guilty. God is the most exacting and just judge that exists. He does not overlook judgment, - [Daily Bread 5/11/2023](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-5-11-2023/) - Daily Bread - May 11, 2023 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) Genesis 39:2 - And his master saw that Yehovah was with him, and that Yehovah caused all that he did to prosper in his hand. The Prosperity Of God's Blessing There should be no doubt about how God wants His people to be - [Daily Bread 7/18/2023](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-7-18-2023/) - Daily Bread - July 18, 2023 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13) Romans 8:16 - It is the Spirit that bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God. Sonship The testimony of our sonship is further extended by a word some translators render as "adoption" (huiothesias) based upon a theological understanding of - [Daily Bread 9/25/2023](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-9-25-2023/) - Daily Bread - September 25, 2023 (The Second Day - Genesis 1:6-8) 2 Timothy 3:16 - All Scripture is inspired by God and is profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness. The Word Of God Given In Scripture The Scripture refers to the writings of the Word of God - [Daily Bread 11/7/2023](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-11-7-2023/) - Daily Bread - November 7, 2023 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13) John 5:19 - Jesus, therefore, replied and said to them, "With absolute certainty I tell you, the Son does not have ability to do anything of Himself, for whatever He sees the Father doing, all these things the Son may also do likewise." - [Daily Bread 4/19/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-4-19-2024/) - Daily Bread - April 19, 2024 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) Romans 6:14-18 - For sin shall not have dominion over you, for you are not under the Law, but under grace. What then, shall we sin be- cause we are not under the Law but under grace? Let it not be! Do you - [Daily Bread 3/1/2025](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-3-1-2025/) - Email from Abiding Place Daily Bread - March 1, 2024 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) Genesis 17:1 - And Abram was ninety-nine years old, and the Yehovah appeared unto Abram, and He said, "I am El Shaddai, walk before Me and be perfect." Being Perfect In Love To understand the perfection God - [Daily Bread 4/11/2025](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-4-11-2025/) - Email from Abiding Place Daily Bread - April 11, 2025 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) Romans 6:14-18 - For sin shall not have dominion over you, for you are not under the Law, but under grace. What then, shall we sin be- cause we are not under the Law but under grace? - [Daily Bread 6/13/2025](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-6-13-2025/) - Email from Abiding Place Daily Bread - June 13, 2025 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) John 7:37-39 - Now in the last great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried out, saying, “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink. He who believes in Me, just as the - [Daily Bread 5/19/2026](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-5-19-2026/) - Daily Bread - May 19, 2026 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13) Genesis 17:1 - And Abram was ninety-nine years old, and the Yehovah appeared unto Abram, and He said, "I am El Shaddai, walk before Me and be perfect." God's Provision Of Perfection Most people are intimidated by the very idea that God would expect anyone to be perfect. However, - [Daily Bread 8/1/2026](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-8-1-2026/) - Daily Bread - August 1, 2026 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) Hebrews 11:3 - By faith, we understand that the ages were prepared by the Word of God, so that the visible was made from what is invisible. Faith is the creative power of God that works by His spoken Word. The opening statements regarding faith in Hebrews - [Daily Bread 7/31/2026](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-7-31-2026/) - Daily Bread - July 31, 2026 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) Luke 18:8 - I tell you that he will execute vengeance for them quickly. And yet, when the Son of Man comes, will He find faith upon the Earth? In the context of why men ought to always pray and not to weary, Jesus remarks, "When the Son - [Daily Bread 7/30/2026](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-7-30-2026/) - Daily Bread - July 30, 2026 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) Luke 17:10 - So you also, when you have done all you were commanded, say, "We are servants not deserving of praise, for we have done that which was our duty." Faith Works Samson was anointed to deliver Israel from their enemies, so when he was at - [Daily Bread 7/29/2026](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-7-29-2026/) - Daily Bread - July 29, 2026 (The Fourth Day - Genesis 1:14-19) Hebrews 11:1 - Now faith is the visible reality of things confidently expected, the proof of things not seen Believing For The Impossible Faith brings into reality those things God’s Word has led you to expect. Faith also demonstrates that which cannot be seen. Even as - [Daily Bread 7/28/2026](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-7-28-2026/) - Daily Bread - July 28, 2026 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13) Hebrews 11:1 - Now faith is the visible reality of things confidently expected, the proof of things not seen. Faith Makes The Unseen Observable The Greek word ‘hypostasis’ ("realty" but sometimes translated "substance") was a word used exclusively in science in ancient Greece. The word expressed - [Daily Bread 7/27/2026](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-7-27-2026/) - Daily Bread - July 27, 2026 (The Second Day - Genesis 1:6-8) Hebrews 11:1 - Now faith is the visible reality of things confidently expected, the proof of things not seen. What Is Reality? What is reality to you? Most people live their lives on the logical predictions they forecast for themselves. For example: we predict our budgets - [Daily Bread 7/25/2026](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-7-25-2026/) - Daily Bread - July 25, 2026 (The Seventy Day - Genesis 2:1-3) Exodus 28:2 - And you shall make holy garments for Aaron, your brother, for glory and for beauty. Holiness - The Primary Theme Of The Bible The primary theme of the Bible is the holiness of God. The Hebrew word for holiness occurs more than 800 times in - [Daily Bread 7/24/2026](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-7-24-2026/) - Daily Bread - February 24, 2023 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) Exodus 28:2 - And you shall make holy garments for Aaron, your brother, for glory and for beauty. The Holiness God Has Given Us In Jesus As Moses made holy garments for Aaron, Christ Jesus has made holy garments for us through the redemption He has provided for - [Daily Bread 7/23/2026](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-7-23-2026/) - Daily Bread - July 23, 2026 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) 2 Timothy 1:13-14 - Follow the example of sound words that you have heard from me, in faith and love which are in Christ Jesus. Keep that precious thing entrusted to you through the Holy Spirit that dwells in you. Although there may be a number of things - [Daily Bread 7/22/2026](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-7-22-2026/) - Daily Bread - July 22, 2026 (The Fourth Day - Genesis 1:14-19) Hebrews 12:14 - Pursue peace with everyone, and the holiness without which no one shall see the Lord. Believe God's Report About His Salvation There are many people who attend the churches throughout the world acting as though they have no responsibility to live holy and godly lives. - [Daily Bread 7/21/2026](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-7-21-2026/) - Daily Bread - July 21, 2026 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13) Hebrews 12:14 - Pursue peace with everyone, and the holiness without which no one shall see the Lord. Learning From Old Testament Examples When the people of Israel were about to meet with God and hear the commands of the Covenant, God commanded Moses to sanctify the people. - [Daily Bread 7/20/2026](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-7-20-2026/) - Daily Bread - July 20, 2026 (The Second Day - Genesis 1:6-8) Hebrews 12:14 - Pursue peace with everyone, and the holiness without which no one shall see the Lord. Holiness Is Essential If we desire to see the Lord, then we must be willing to have our hearts made pure and accept holiness as our state of being (Matthew - [Daily Bread 7/18/2026](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-7-18-2026/) - Daily Bread - July 18, 2026 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) Exodus 3:5 - And He said, "Do not come any closer: take off your shoes from off your feet, for the place whereon you stand is holy ground." Ascension to Holiness: Ever Increasing Communion When Moses had returned to Sinai, he found the place of worship lit up - [Daily Bread 7/17/2026](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-7-17-2026/) - Daily Bread - July 17, 2026 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) Exodus 3:5 - And He said, "Do not come any closer: take off your shoes from off your feet, for the place whereon you stand is holy ground." Ascension to Holiness: The Promise of the Encounter The trials Moses would have to go through were great, but he - [Daily Bread 7/16/2026](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-7-16-2026/) - Daily Bread - July 16, 2026 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) Exodus 3:5 - And He said, "Do not come any closer: take off your shoes from off your feet, for the place whereon you stand is holy ground." Ascension to Holiness: The Effects of the Encounter With the appearance of God in a fiery flame came a new - [Daily Bread 7/15/2026](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-7-15-2026/) - Daily Bread - July 15, 2026 (The Fourth Day - Genesis 1:14-19) Exodus 3:5 - And He said, "Do not come any closer: take off your shoes from off your feet, for the place whereon you stand is holy ground." Ascension to Holiness: Being Endued With God's Presence God revealed the fire of His Presence and drew Moses into his - [Daily Bread 7/14/2026](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-7-14-2026/) - Daily Bread - July 14, 2026 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13) Romans 6:22 - But now, having been set free from sin, and have become servants to God, you now have your fruit unto holiness, and the end eternal life. Holiness is Defined by God's Nature & Character Recognizing how the fruits of holiness are in our lives as - [Daily Bread 7/13/2026](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-7-13-2026/) - Daily Bread - July 13, 2026 (The Second Day - Genesis 1:6-8) Romans 6:22 - But now, having been set free from sin, and have become servants to God, you now have your fruit unto holiness, and the end eternal life. Fruit Unto Holiness - The Holy Spirit's Role Fruits are the expressions of one's conduct and manner of - [The TOT](https://abidingplace.org/the-tot/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ background_image=”https://abidingplace.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/totimage.png” custom_margin=”||-47px|||” custom_padding=”54px|0px|165px|0px” hover_enabled=”0″ da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” global_colors_info=”{}” background_size=”initial” sticky_enabled=”0″ background_last_edited=”off|desktop” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] The Translation in the Oldest Tradition The New Testament with Psalms & Proverbs By Dr. Mark Spitsbergen [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”7px|0px|21px|0px||” - [Daily Bread 7/11/2026](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-7-11-2026/) - Daily Bread - July 11, 2026 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) 1 Peter 2:24 - Who Himself carried our sins in His Own body upon the tree, so that being dead to sins, we might live righteously, “by Whose wound you were healed.” The Cure For Sin, Sickness, and Disease Sin is an incurable disease that is passed from - [Daily Bread 7/10/2026](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-7-10-2026/) - Daily Bread - July 10, 2026 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) 1 Peter 2:24 - Who Himself carried our sins in His Own body upon the tree, so that being dead to sins, we might live righteously, “by Whose wound you were healed.” By Whose “Wound” You Were Healed The best way to understand the meaning of the Greek - [Daily Bread 7/9/2026](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-7-9-2026/) - Daily Bread - July 9, 2026 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) 1 Peter 2:24 - Who Himself carried our sins in His Own body upon the tree, so that being dead to sins, we might live righteously, “by Whose wound you were healed.” Two Cannot Walk Together Unless They Agree The Bible is focused on God’s desire to walk - [Daily Bread 7/8/2026](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-7-8-2026/) - Daily Bread - July 8, 2026 (The Fourth Day - Genesis 1:14-19) 1 Peter 2:24 - Who Himself carried our sins in His Own body upon the tree, so that being dead to sins, we might live righteously, “by Whose wound you were healed.” There was a hand leaning rite in the Old Testament which would, in effect, transfer - [Daily Bread 7/7/2026](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-7-7-2026/) - Daily Bread - July 7, 2026 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13) Proverbs 2:6 - For Yehovah gives wisdom; from His mouth: knowledge and discernment. One of the things I most often hear as a pastor is a request for wisdom and understanding from God. Some want wisdom and understanding to make money, others for direction, or for insight to - [Daily Bread 7/6/2026](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-7-6-2026/) - Daily Bread - July 6, 2026 (The Second Day - Genesis 1:6-8) Proverbs 2:1-2 - My son, if you will receive my words, and treasure my commandments with you; To cause your ear to bow to wisdom and incline your heart to discernment. Every word that proceeds from the mouth of God is wisdom. If we are going - [Daily Bread 7/4/2026](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-7-4-2026/) - Daily Bread - July 4, 2026 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) 1 John 2:20 - And we have an anointing from the Holy One, and we know everything. The Anointing to Dwell in Jesus and Live His Life To anoint literally means "to pour ointment upon." However, we have been anointed in a special way - we received this - [Daily Bread 7/3/2026](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-7-3-2026/) - Daily Bread - July 3, 2026 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) 1 John 2:20 - And we have an anointing from the Holy One, and we know everything. The Foundation of the Written Word of God in Discernment The Lord has given us the ability to know what eyes have not seen, ears have not heard, and what the - [Daily Bread 7/2/2026](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-7-2-2026/) - Daily Bread - July 2, 2026 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) 1 John 2:20 - And we have an anointing from the Holy One, and we know everything. The Anointing to be Taught Directly by God Every person who has been born of God has received an anointing. The anointing we have received causes us to both know the - [Daily Bread 7/1/2026](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-7-1-2026/) - Daily Bread - July 1, 2026 (The Fourth Day - Genesis 1:14-19) 1 Corinthians 2:14 - But the natural man does not receive the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him, and he cannot know them, because they are spiritually discerned. There is a rational and logical understanding of the world we all live - [Daily Bread 6/30/2026](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-6-30-2026/) - Daily Bread - June 30, 2026 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13) 1 Corinthians 2:16 - For who has known the mind of the Lord? Who shall instruct Him? But we have the mind of Christ. Accepting What God Has Given Through the free gift of salvation, we have been given all the unsearchable depths of God (Ephesians 3:17-19). All - [Daily Bread 6/29/2026](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-6-29-2026/) - Daily Bread - June 29, 2026 (The Second Day - Genesis 1:6-8) 1 Corinthians 2:16 - For who has known the mind of the Lord? Who shall instruct Him? But we have the mind of Christ. Who Can Know The Mind Of God? Who can be so bold as to say they have the mind of God? Who can - [Daily Bread 6/27/2026](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-6-27-2026/) - Daily Bread - June 27, 2026 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) Ephesians 5:1 - Be then imitators of God as loving children. Delighting To Do God's Will Being self-willed must have no place in our lives. Jesus taught us to deny ourselves, and instead do only the things the Father shows us to do (John 5:19, 5:30, 8:28, - [Daily Bread 6/26/2026](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-6-26-2026/) - Daily Bread - June 26, 2026 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) 1 John 3:3 - And everyone that has this expectation in Him purifies himself even as He is pure. Of the utmost importance to us is that we recognize how a person is purified. Only by the blood of Jesus Christ is a person made pure (1 - [Daily Bread 6/25/2026](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-6-25-2026/) - Daily Bread - June 25, 2026 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) 1 John 4:17 - In this the love is perfected within us that we may have confidence in the day of judgment because as He is so are we in this world. Perfected In Love & Living The Life Of Jesus The most yielded state of the - [Daily Bread 6/24/2026](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-6-24-2026/) - Daily Bread - June 24, 2026 (The Fourth Day - Genesis 1:14-19) 1 John 4:17 - In this the love is perfected within us that we may have confidence in the day of judgment, because as He is, so are we in this world. As He Is, So Are We If you want any dimension of the things of - [Daily Bread 6/23/2026](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-6-23-2026/) - Daily Bread - June 23, 2026 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13) 1 John 2:6 - He that says he abides in Him ought himself to walk also just as He walks. Jesus Always Pleased the Father, and So Should We The life of Christ is filled with the goodness and purity of Heaven, and God demands that we conform - [Daily Bread 6/22/2026](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-6-22-2026/) - Daily Bread - June 22, 2026 (The Second Day - Genesis 1:6-8) 1 John 2:6 - He that says he abides in Him ought himself to walk also just as He walks. The Holy Spirit Teaches Us To Abide In The Life Jesus Modeled Christ Jesus has given all men everywhere the invitation to come and abide in Him (John - [Daily Bread 6/20/2026](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-6-20-2026/) - Daily Bread - June 20, 2026 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) 1 John 2:6 - He that says he abides in Him ought himself to walk also just as He walks. Abiding in Christ Jesus The Gospel message of "being in Him," is one of the most important in the New Testament and is the chief theme of John 15. - [Daily Bread 6/19/2026](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-6-19-2026/) - Daily Bread - June 19, 2026 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) Colossians 1:16 - For by Him everything in the Heavens and upon the Earth was created, the visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities, everything was created through Him and unto Him. Jesus is the One Who created everything. Jesus is God in Genesis - [Daily Bread 6/18/2026](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-6-18-2026/) - Daily Bread - June 18, 2026 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) 1 Corinthians 6:20 - You were bought with a price. Therefore, glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s. The Witness of Our Lives Belonging to God We cannot allow any other activity to dwarf our commitment to the development of our relationship - [Daily Bread 6/17/2026](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-6-17-2026/) - Daily Bread - June 17, 2026 (The Fourth Day - Genesis 1:14-19) 1 Corinthians 6:20 - You were bought with a price. Therefore, glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s. The Offering of Our Lives to Jesus The offering of our lives to Jesus has to be more than just a notion of us - [Daily Bread 6/16/2026](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-6-16-2026/) - Daily Bread - June 16, 2026 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13) 2 Corinthians 7:1 - Therefore, having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God Perfecting Holiness God hates sin and iniquity, and His holiness brings judgment upon it. There is no choice of neutrality: - [Daily Bread 6/15/2026](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-6-15-2026/) - Daily Bread - June 15, 2026 (The Second Day - Genesis 1:6-8) 2 Corinthians 7:1 - Therefore, having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God If we love the Lord, we will obey Him and allow His presence to dominate our lives. In His presence, - [Daily Bread 6/13/2026](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-6-13-2026/) - Daily Bread - June 13, 2026 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) 2 Corinthians 7:1 - Therefore, having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. Choosing Good & Refusing Evil Our love for God's presence and desire to please Him should bring us to a - [Daily Bread 6/12/2026](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-6-12-2026/) - Daily Bread - June 12, 2026 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) 2 Corinthians 7:1 - Therefore, having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. Iniquity Can Never Be Mixed With God’s Holiness Sin is a spiritual disease that only the Redeemer can cure. What - [Daily Bread 6/11/2026](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-6-11-2026/) - Daily Bread - June 11, 2026 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) Jude 20 - But with your most holy faith, beloved, build yourselves up, praying in the Holy Spirit.  The many different dimensions of prayer are attested to by the dozen Hebrew words used for prayer - the most common Hebrew word for prayer being 'tepilla', and - [Daily Bread 6/10/2026](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-6-10-2026/) - Daily Bread - June 10, 2026 (The Fourth Day - Genesis 1:14-19) Romans 12:1 - I earnestly ask you then, brethren, through the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice - holy acceptable unto God, which is your true worship. 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Jesus Gives Us His Fullness The very moment we are born again, we are given His life, His righteousness, His holiness, and His relationship with the Father. - [Daily Bread 5/16/2026](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-5-16-2026/) - Daily Bread - May 16, 2026 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) John 6:56 - He who eats of My flesh and drinks of My blood dwells in Me, and I in him. Mutual Indwelling With Jesus Jesus said, come and dwell in me (John 15:4). God has done a wonderful thing for us through Christ Jesus - He has - [Daily Bread 5/15/2026](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-5-15-2026/) - Daily Bread - May 15, 2026 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) John 6:56 - He who eats of My flesh and drinks of My blood dwells in Me, and I in him. 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And I appointed you that you should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain - so that whatever you ask the Father in My Name, He will give it to you. - [Daily Bread 5/8/2026](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-5-8-2026/) - Daily Bread - May 8, 2026 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) John 6:56 - He who eats of My flesh and drinks of My blood dwells in Me, and I in him. Jesus Is Our Life We are to live and dwell in the Holy Spirit, Who leads us and guides us into all the ways of God. Our - [Daily Bread 5/7/2026](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-5-7-2026/) - Daily Bread - May 7, 2026 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) John 6:56 - He who eats of My flesh and drinks of My blood dwells in Me, and I in him. Mutual Indwelling With Jesus Jesus said, come and dwell in me (John 15:4). God has done a wonderful thing for us through Christ Jesus - He has - [Daily Bread 5/6/2026](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-5-6-2026/) - Daily Bread - May 6, 2026 (The Fourth Day - Genesis 1:14-19) 1 John 3:22 - And whatever we ask of Him, we receive, because we keep His commands and do what is pleasing in His sight. Fellowship With God Is The Key God wants us to accept all He has done for us in Christ Jesus, and be - [Daily Bread 5/5/2026](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-5-5-2026/) - Daily Bread - May 5, 2026 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13) 1 John 3:22 - And whatever we ask of Him, we receive, because we keep His commands and do what is pleasing in His sight. Despite Popular Thinking, God Calls Us To Radical Righteousness Even though there are those who are vehemently vocal such a walk with - [Daily Bread 5/4/2026](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-5-4-2026/) - Daily Bread - May 4, 2026 (The Second Day - Genesis 1:6-8) 1 John 3:22 - And whatever we ask of Him, we receive, because we keep His commands and do what is pleasing in His sight. Examples of Doing What Is Pleasing to God There is no one who shines brighter as an example of a heart and - [Daily Bread 5/2/2026](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-5-2-2026/) - Daily Bread - May 2, 2026 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) Matthew 28:20 - Teach them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And realize that I am with you every day, until the end of the age.” Amen! 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Each person has this responsibility, anything less will simply not - [Daily Bread 4/30/2026](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-4-30-2026/) - Daily Bread - April 30, 2026 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) Matthew 28:18 - And Jesus came speaking to them, saying: “All authority has been given to Me in Heaven and on Earth.” The Authority Given to Jesus The Father delivered all things to Jesus and placed all of Creation in His hands as the One Who would be - [Daily Bread 4/29/2026](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-4-29-2026/) - Daily Bread - April 29, 2026 (The Fourth Day - Genesis 1:14-19) Matthew 28:18 - And Jesus came speaking to them, saying: “All authority has been given to Me in Heaven and on Earth.” The authority Jesus displayed in His earthly ministry was like none ever been seen before. He cast out devils with his word, and commanded the stormy - [Daily Bread 4/28/2026](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-4-28-2026/) - Daily Bread - April 28, 2026 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13) Colossians 2:2-3 - That your hearts might be encouraged, joined together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of the understanding unto an exact knowledge of the mystery of God and Father and the Christ, in Whom are hid all of treasures of wisdom and - [Daily Bread 4/27/2026](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-4-27-2026/) - Daily Bread - April 27, 2026 (The Second Day - Genesis 1:6-8) Philippians 2:2 - Fulfill my joy by thinking the same, having the same love, being one in Spirit, being of one mind. There was nothing more important to Paul than for the Church to be perfectly knitted together in love (Colossians 2:2; Ephesians 4:16). It was through - [Daily Bread 4/25/2026](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-4-25-2026/) - Daily Bread - April 25, 2026 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) Revelation 1:5 - And from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from among the dead, and the Ruler of the kings of the Earth. The One Who loves us and has freed us from our sins with His Own blood. Complete Deliverance From Sin By the blood - [Daily Bread 4/24/2026](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-4-24-2026/) - Daily Bread - April 24, 2026 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) Revelation 1:5 - And from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from among the dead, and the Ruler of the kings of the Earth. The One Who loves us and has freed us from our sins with His Own blood. The Blood of Jesus Frees Us From - [Daily Bread 4/23/2026](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-4-23-2026/) - Daily Bread - April 23, 2026 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) Colossians 2:19 - And not holding the Head from Whom all the body being supplied and being knit together through the joints and bands increases with the increase of God. An Ever Increasing Manifestation Of The Life Of Jesus As we experience the growth and maturity that comes - [Daily Bread 4/22/2026](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-4-22-2026/) - Daily Bread - April 22, 2026 (The Fourth Day - Genesis 1:14-19) Philippians 2:13 - For it is God who works within you both to will and to work according to His own good pleasure. For it is God Who works within you both to will and to work according to His own good pleasure. Because of this also, we - [Daily Bread 4/21/2026](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-4-21-2026/) - Daily Bread - April 21, 2026 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13) 1 Thessalonians 2:13 - Because of this also, we give thanks to God continually that when you received the word you heard from us, you received it, not as the word of men, but as it is in truth: the word of God, which also works mightily in - [Daily Bread 4/20/2026](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-4-20-2026/) - Daily Bread - April 20, 2026 (The Second Day - Genesis 1:6-8) 1 Thessalonians 2:13 - Because of this also, we give thanks to God continually that when you received the word you heard from us, you received it, not as the word of men, but as it is in truth: the word of God, which also works mightily in - [Daily Bread 4/18/2026](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-4-18-2026/) - Daily Bread - April 18, 2026 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) 1 Corinthians 6:17 - But he that is joined to the Lord is one spirit. 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There is a - [Daily Bread 7/1/2025](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-7-1-2025/) - Email from Abiding Place Daily Bread - July 1, 2025 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13) 1 Corinthians 2:16 - For who has known the mind of the Lord? Who shall instruct Him? But we have the mind of Christ. Accepting What God Has Given Through the free gift of salvation, we have - [Daily Bread 6/30/2025](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-6-30-2025/) - Email from Abiding Place Daily Bread - June 30, 2025 (The Second Day - Genesis 1:6-8) 1 Corinthians 2:16 - For who has known the mind of the Lord? Who shall instruct Him? But we have the mind of Christ. Who Can Know The Mind Of God? Who can be so bold as - [Daily Bread 6/28/2025](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-6-28-2025/) - Email from Abiding Place Daily Bread - June 28, 2025 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) 1 Corinthians 2:16 - For who has known the mind of the Lord? Who shall instruct Him? But we have the mind of Christ. Acknowledging Every Good Thing God Has Done In Us The call of God - [Daily Bread 6/27/2025](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-6-27-2025/) - Email from Abiding Place Daily Bread - June 27, 2025 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) Mark 11:22 - And Jesus answered them, “Have God's faith." The Imperative of Having God's Faith At some point, you and I must stand up and begin to curse the fig trees of unfruitfulness and speak to - [The Holy Spirit](https://abidingplace.org/the-holy-spirit/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Who is the Holy Spirit? He is the Spirit of Holiness! He is the Eternal God who is One with God yet a separate individual. He, like the Word of God, was there with God and was daily - [Daily Bread 6/26/2025](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-6-26-2025/) - Email from Abiding Place Daily Bread - June 26, 2025 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) Mark 11:22 - And Jesus answered them, “Have God's faith." 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It is wonderful to realize that Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and forever (Hebrews - [The Last Trumpet, The Catching Away, and The Second Coming](https://abidingplace.org/the-last-trumpet-the-catching-away-and-the-second-coming/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]“Catching Away and the Resurrection of the Righteous Dead are unique and distinct from the Second Coming. The Second Coming is for Israel, but the Catching Away is for the church. 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While time can’t be reversed, there is a way to be - [The New Creation](https://abidingplace.org/the-new-creation/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] The New Creation that Brought Forth the New Man When God steps in, everything changes. We are all very consciously aware of ourselves, but we are not as conscious of the presence of God in our lives. - [The Last Two Kingdoms](https://abidingplace.org/the-last-two-kingdoms-2/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Unveiling What The Bible Really Says About The End Times The church has waited for the return of Christ Jesus for almost 2,000 years–unimaginable to Christians of the first century. The calamities surrounding Israel in 70 AD - [Holiness - The Divine Life](https://abidingplace.org/holiness-the-divine-life/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] There is only One Who possesses it, and He alone has the power to impart it There is a realm of divine life and power that no religion can touch. 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This insightful guide offers an in-depth exploration of the spiritual gifts, scriptural foundations, and essential roles of prophets - [Grace: The Door is open to All](https://abidingplace.org/grace-the-door-is-open-to-all/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Grace Upon Grace—Living in the Fullness of Christ Grace is more than forgiveness—it is the fullness of Christ Himself poured into our lives. It reaches beyond our failures, transforms our hearts, and empowers us to walk in - [Daily Bread 1/30/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-1-30-2021/) - Daily Bread - January 30, 2021 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) Romans 8:26 - And in like manner also the Spirit helps our frailty; for we do not know what we need to pray for, but the Spirit intercedes with inexpressible groanings. The intercession of the Spirit is described as inexpressible groanings. The expressions - [Daily Bread 5/13/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-5-13-2021/) - Daily Bread - May 13, 2021 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) Mark 11:24 - Therefore, I tell you anything you desire, when you pray believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. The subject here is God's faith. We now (as the disciples then) are to have God's faith (Mark 11:22). - [Daily Bread 5/14/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-5-14-2021/) - Daily Bread - May 14, 2021 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) Galatians 3:5 - Well then, He that supplies you with the Spirit and works miracles among you, is it through the works of the law or through the hearing of faith. Part 1 ~ The Hearing Of Faith There may be value in - [Daily Bread 5/15/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-5-15-2021/) - Daily Bread - May 15, 2021 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) Galatians 3:5 - Well then, He that supplies you with the Spirit and works miracles among you, is it through the works of the law or through the hearing of faith. Part 2 ~ Human Ability vs God's Faith A better contrast between - [Daily Bread 5/17/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-5-17-2021/) - Daily Bread - May 17, 2021 (The Second Day - Genesis 1:6-8) Galatians 3:18 - For if the inheritance comes from the Law, it is no more promise; but God granted it to Abraham through the Promise. When Adam sinned against God, all mankind came under the bondage of sin and death (Romans 5:12-21). When - [Daily Bread 5/18/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-5-18-2021/) - Daily Bread - May 18, 2021 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13) Genesis 17:1 - And Abram was ninety-nine years old, and the Yehovah appeared unto Abram, and He said, "I am El Shaddai, walk before me and be perfect." Part 1 ~ God's Provision Of Perfection  Most people are intimidated by the very - [Daily Bread 5/19/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-5-19-2021/) - Daily Bread - May 19, 2021 (The Fourth Day - Genesis 1:14-19) Genesis 17:1 - And Abram was ninety-nine years old, and the Yehovah appeared unto Abram, and He said, "I am El Shaddai, walk before Me and be perfect." Part 2 ~ Being Perfect In Love To understand the perfection God desires is to - [Daily Bread 5/20/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-5-20-2021/) - Daily Bread - May 20, 2021 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) Genesis 39:2 - And his master saw that Yehovah was with him, and that Yehovah caused all that he did to prosper in his hand. Part 1 ~ The Prosperity Of God's Blessing There should be no doubt about how God wants His - [Daily Bread 5/14/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-5-14-2021-2/) - Daily Bread - May 21, 2021 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) Genesis 39:3 - And his master saw that Yehovah was with him, and that Yehovah caused all that he did to prosper in his hand. Part 2 ~ God's Means & Purposes In Prospering His People The means of the prosperity of God's - [Daily Bread 5/22/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-5-22-2021/) - Daily Bread - May 22, 2021 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) Genesis 41:38 - And Pharaoh said unto his servants, "Can we find such a man as this in whom the Spirit of God is?". Those who have authority with God will ultimately have an impact on their families, communities, nations, and even the - [Daily Bread 5/24/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-5-24-2021/) - Daily Bread - May 24, 2021 (The Second Day - Genesis 1:6-8) 1 Peter 1:7 - That the testing of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes even though tried with fire, may be found unto praise and glory and honor at Christ Jesus’ unveiling. Father gives us a measure of His - [Daily Bread 5/25/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-5-25-2021/) - Daily Bread - May 25, 2021 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13) James 2:17 - And so faith without works is dead being by itself. Part 1 ~ Faith Begins With The Word Of God  How many people have dead faith? In other words - their faith just does not work? Each person must - [Daily Bread 5/26/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-5-26-2021/) - Daily Bread - May 26, 2021 (The Fourth Day - Genesis 1:14-19) James 2:17 - And so faith without works is dead being by itself. Part 2 ~ Faith Through Fellowship We must be careful that we obey God, and do the first things first. How can a person who is not willing to find - [Daily Bread 5/27/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-5-27-2021/) - Daily Bread - May 27, 2021 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) James 2:22 - You see that faith worked with his works, and by the works faith was completed. Part 1 ~ The Works Of Faith James reveals in his message about faith how faith is the vital co-laborer with works. Using the same - [Daily Bread 5/28/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-5-28-2021/) - Daily Bread - May 28, 2021 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) James 2:22 - You see that faith worked with his works, and by the works faith was completed. Part 2 ~ Faith Produces Obedience To The Word Of God When faith comes by hearing the Word, it produces an action by the Spirit - [Daily Bread 5/29/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-5-29-2021/) - Daily Bread - May 29, 2021 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) 2 Peter 1:19 - And we have a more certain Word of prophecy that you do well to take hold of as a light shining in a murky place until the day shines through and the Morning Star arises in your heart. All - [Daily Bread 5/31/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-5-31-2021/) - Daily Bread - May 31, 2021 (The Second Day - Genesis 1:6-8) Psalm 118:24 - This is the day Yehovah made; we will rejoice and be glad in Him. When we consider all of God's goodness and the blessing, if we were in our right mind, we would not be able to contain ourselves for - [Daily Bread 6/1/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-6-1-2021/) - Daily Bread - June 1, 2021 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13) Psalm 125:1 - A song of ascent. They that put their trust in Yahoah will be as Mount Zion which cannot be shaken, but abides forever. Those who trust in God are by definition believers. Those who are believers are secure and have - [Daily Bread 6/2/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-6-2-2021/) - Daily Bread - June 2, 2021 (The Fourth Day - Genesis 1:14-19) Psalm 138:2 - I will worship toward Your holy temple, and I will praise Your Name for Your covenant love and for Your truth, because You have magnified Your Word above all Your Name. If God has so magnified His Word that it - [Daily Bread 6/3/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-6-3-2021/) - Daily Bread - June 3, 2021 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) Ephesians 5:9 - For the fruit of the Spirit, in all goodness and righteousness and truth. Part 1 ~ The Fruits Of Jesus' Abundant Life In Us If we are the children of God, then the fruits of our lives will demonstrate that - [Daily Bread 6/4/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-6-4-2021/) - Daily Bread - June 4, 2021 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) Ephesians 5:9 - For the fruit of the Spirit, in all goodness and righteousness and truth. Part 2 ~ Righteousness - The Abundant Life Of God Righteousness is the chief characteristic of the Kingdom of God and should receive the foremost attention by - [Daily Bread 6/5/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-6-5-2021/) - Daily Bread - June 5, 2021 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) Ephesians 5:11 - And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove it. You cannot mix the world with the things of God and get Bible results. The Lord uses the most basic explanation possible so everyone can perfectly - [Daily Bread 6/7/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-6-7-2021/) - Daily Bread - June 7, 2021 (The Second Day - Genesis 1:6-8) Romans 8:1 - There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh but after the Spirit. Part 1 ~ No Condemnation For Those Living In The Spirit Romans chapters 3:1-20 and 7:1-25 outline the - [Daily Bread 6/8/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-6-8-2021/) - Daily Bread - June 8, 2021 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13) Romans 8:1 - There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh but after the Spirit. Part 2 ~ Being "In Christ Jesus" Being in Christ Jesus is the dominant theme of Romans chapter - [Daily Bread 6/9/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-6-9-2021/) - Daily Bread - June 9, 2021 (The Fourth Day - Genesis 1:14-19) Romans 8:1 - There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh but after the Spirit. Part 3 ~ Walking Not After The Flesh The flesh may be understood as walking after the human - [Daily Bread 6/10/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-6-10-2021/) - Daily Bread - June 10, 2021 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) Romans 8:2 - For the Law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has freed me from the law of sin and death. Whereas we were once controlled and dominated by the law of sin and death, we are now under the - [Daily Bread 6/11/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-6-11-2021/) - Daily Bread - June 11, 2021 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) Romans 8:3 - For the Law was powerless in that it was weak through the flesh, God sent His Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and concerning sin, condemned sin in the flesh. Although the Word, Jesus Christ, became "flesh", He did - [Daily Bread 6/12/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-6-12-2021/) - Daily Bread - June 12, 2021 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) Romans 8:4 - That the righteousness of the Law might be fulfilled in us who walk not after the flesh but after the Spirit. In Romans chapter seven, Paul provides us with insight regarding the righteousness of the Law and man's inability to - [Daily Bread 6/14/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-6-14-2021/) - Daily Bread - June 14, 2021 (The Second Day - Genesis 1:6-8) Romans 5:5 - For they who after the flesh are the ones which think fleshly, but those after the Spirit that which is spiritual. If we are going to walk in the Spirit, then we must mind the things of the Spirit. Those - [Daily Bread 6/15/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-6-15-2021/) - Daily Bread - June 15, 2021 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13) Galatians 5:17 - For fleshly desires are against the Spiritual, and the Spirit is against the fleshly desires; and these are opposed to each other, so that you would never do your will. Part 1 ~ Fleshly Desire vs The Spiritual - Two - [Daily Bread 6/16/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-6-16-2021/) - Daily Bread - June 16, 2021 (The Fourth Day - Genesis 1:14-19) Galatians 5:17 - For fleshly desires are against the Spiritual, and the Spirit is against the fleshly desires; and these are opposed to each other, so that you would never do your will. Part 2 ~ Two Opposing Forces There are those who - [Daily Bread 6/17/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-6-17-2021/) - Daily Bread - June 17, 2021 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) Romans 8:6 - For carnal thinking is death, but spiritual thinking is life and peace. Part 1 ~ Spiritual Thinking Anything taught to us by God concerning Himself - the realm of Heaven and the ways of the Spirit - is spiritual. All - [Daily Bread 6/18/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-6-18-2021/) - Daily Bread - June 18, 2021 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) Romans 8:6 - For carnal thinking is death, but spiritual thinking is life and peace. Part 2 ~ Carnal Thinking That which is carnal is not necessarily bad; it is just earthly and temporal (Romans 15:27; 1 Corinthians 9:11, 15:44). However, dependency upon - [Daily Bread 6/19/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-6-19-2021/) - Daily Bread - June 19, 2021 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) Romans 8:7 - In as much as fleshly thinking is opposed to God, for it is not subject to the Law of God neither indeed can be. God desires us to think in a totally different way than we have learned from our - [Daily Bread 6/21/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-6-21-2021/) - Daily Bread - June 21, 2021 (The Second Day - Genesis 1:6-8) Romans 8:8-9 - For those in the flesh are not able to please God. And you are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God dwells in you. But if anyone does not have the Spirit of - [Daily Bread 6/22/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-6-22-2021/) - Daily Bread - June 22, 2021 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13) Romans 8:10 - But if Christ is in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is life because of righteousness. Part 1 ~ Jesus Destroyed The Authority Of Sickness & Disease When Adam sinned, one of the judgments that - [Daily Bread 6/23/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-6-23-2021/) - Daily Bread - June 23, 2021 (The Fourth Day - Genesis 1:14-19) Romans 8:10 - But if Christ is in you, the body is dead because of sin, but the Spirit is life because of righteousness. Part 2 ~ Life For The Body The Spirit is life because of righteousness' must be understood in contrast - [Daily Bread 6/24/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-6-24-2021/) - Daily Bread - June 24, 2021 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) Romans 8:11 - And if the Spirit that raised up Jesus from the dead dwells in you, the One that raised up Christ from the dead shall also make alive your body that is subject to death, through the Spirit of Him that - [Daily Bread 6/25/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-6-25-2021/) - Daily Bread - June 25, 2021 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) Romans 8:12-14 - Indeed then, brethren, we are not in debt to the flesh to live after the flesh. For if we live after the flesh, we are about to die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of - [Daily Bread 6/26/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-6-26-2021/) - Daily Bread - June 26, 2021 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) Romans 8:12-14 - Indeed then, brethren, we are not in debt to the flesh to live after the flesh. For if we live after the flesh, we are about to die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of - [Daily Bread 6/28/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-6-28-2021/) - Daily Bread - June 28, 2021 (The Second Day - Genesis 1:6-8) Romans 8:15 - You have not received back the spirit of slavery to fear, but you have received the spirit of sonship in which you cry out, "Abba, Father!" Part 1 ~ No Longer Slaves To Fear Fear is the enemy of faith, - [Daily Bread 6/29/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-6-29-2021/) - Daily Bread - June 29, 2021 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13) Romans 8:15 - You have not received back the spirit of slavery to fear, but you have received the spirit of sonship in which you cry out, "Abba, Father!" Part 2 ~ Perfect Love Casts Out All Fear Our Heavenly Father, Who has - [Daily Bread 6/30/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-6-30-2021/) - Daily Bread - June 30, 2021 (The Fourth Day - Genesis 1:14-19) Romans 8:15 - You have not received back the spirit of slavery to fear, but you have received the spirit of sonship in which you cry out, "Abba, Father!" Part 3 ~ "Adoption" - Scriptural Context To say we have not been begotten - [Daily Bread 7/1/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-7-1-2021/) - Daily Bread - July 1, 2021 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) Romans 8:15 - You have not received back the spirit of slavery to fear, but you have received the spirit of sonship in which you cry out, "Abba, Father!" Part 4 ~ Paul's Use Of 'Huiothesia' The word 'huiothesia' was not used in - [Daily Bread 7/2/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-7-2-2021/) - Daily Bread - July 2, 2021 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) Romans 8:15 - You have not received back the spirit of slavery to fear, but you have received the spirit of sonship in which you cry out, "Abba, Father!" Part 5 ~ Understanding Sonship In the New Testament, Jesus Christ is the first - [Daily Bread 7/3/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-7-3-2021/) - Daily Bread - July 3, 2021 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) Romans 8:16 - It is the Spirit that bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God. Part 1 ~ The Witness Of The Spirit God has given us a new spirit so we can be yielded to the Holy Spirit - [Daily Bread 7/5/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-7-5-2021/) - Daily Bread - July 5, 2021 (The Second Day - Genesis 1:6-8) Romans 8:16 - It is the Spirit that bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God. Part 2 ~ Children Of God Paul uses the word for "sons" (huios) and the word for "children" (tekna) interchangeably. In Romans chapter eight, - [Daily Bread 7/6/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-7-6-2021/) - Daily Bread - July 6, 2021 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13) Romans 8:16 - It is the Spirit that bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God. Part 3 ~ Sonship The testimony of our sonship is further extended by a word some translators render as "adoptions" (huiothesias) based upon a - [Daily Bread 7/7/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-7-7-2021/) - Daily Bread - July 7, 2021 (The Fourth Day - Genesis 1:14-19) Romans 8:17-18 - And if children, also heirs - God’s heirs and Christ’s co-inheritors; if indeed we suffer, we shall also be glorified together. For I calculate that this which befalls us now for a season is not worthy of the glory that - [Daily Bread 7/8/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-7-8-2021/) - Daily Bread - July 8, 2021 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) Romans 8:17-18 - And if children, also heirs - God’s heir’s and Christ’s co-inheritors; if indeed we suffer, we shall also be glorified together. For I calculate that this which befalls us now for a season is not worthy of the glory that - [Daily Bread 7/9/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-7-9-2021/) - Daily Bread - July 9, 2021 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) Romans 8:19 - For the Creation eagerly awaits the manifestation of the sons of God. Part 1 ~ Creation's Eager Expectation & The Ministry Of Sonship The eager awaiting, or expectation, of Creation is to be liberated from the bondage of corruption, which - [Daily Bread 7/10/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-7-10-2021/) - Daily Bread - July 10, 2021 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) Romans 8:19 - For the Creation eagerly awaits the manifestation of the sons of God. Part 2 ~ The Ministry Of Jesus Liberates Creation Jesus is the model of sonship, and we are to walk in His footsteps if we expect to live - [Daily Bread 7/12/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-7-12-2021/) - Daily Bread - July 12, 2021 (The Second Day - Genesis 1:6-8) Romans 8:19 - For the Creation eagerly awaits the manifestation of the sons of God. Part 3 ~ The Manifestation Of The Sons Of God As many as have been born of the Spirit and who walk in the Spirit are the sons - [Daily Bread 7/14/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-7-14-2021/) - Daily Bread - July 14, 2021 (The Fourth Day - Genesis 1:14-19) Romans 8:21 - Also, because the Creation herself shall be liberated from the bondage of the corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God. All of Creation was subjugated to the reign of terror through Adam’s transgression. Now, in verse 21, - [Daily Bread 7/15/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-7-15-2021/) - Daily Bread - July 15, 2021 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) Romans 8:22-23 - We know also that all the Creation groans and travails together until now. And not they alone, but we also who have the firstfruits of the Spirit sonship; we also ourselves groan with it eagerly, awaiting the redemption of our - [Daily Bread 7/16/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-7-16-2021/) - Daily Bread - July 16, 2021 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) Romans 8:24-25 - For this expectation, we are saved; but expectation seen is not expectation, for who expects that which is seen? And if we do not see what we expect, then we eagerly await it patiently. We have been saved for the - [Daily Bread 7/17/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-7-17-2021/) - Daily Bread - July 17, 2021 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) Romans 8:26-27 - And in like manner, also, the Spirit helps our frailty; for we do not know what we need to pray for, but the Spirit intercedes with inexpressible groanings. And He that searches the heart knows what the thoughts of the - [Daily Bread 7/19/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-7-19-2021/) - Daily Bread - July 19, 2021 (The Second Day - Genesis 1:6-8) Romans 8:26-27 - And in like manner also the Spirit helps our frailty for we do not know what we need to pray for, but the Spirit intercedes with inexpressible groanings. And He that searches the heart knows what the thoughts of the - [Daily Bread 7/20/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-7-20-2021/) - Daily Bread - July 20, 2021 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13) Romans 8:28-29 - And we know because of the love of God all things work together unto good for those who are called accordingly to His purpose. Who, knowing beforehand and having predestined us to be conformed to the image of His Son, - [Daily Bread 7/21/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-7-21-2021/) - Daily Bread - July 21, 2021 (The Fourth Day - Genesis 1:14-19) John 17:16-17 - They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world. Sanctify them in Your truth; Your Word is truth. Part 1 ~ Sanctification The saints, or the sons/children of God, have been begotten from above and - [Daily Bread 7/22/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-7-22-2021/) - Daily Bread - July 22, 2021 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) John 17:16-17 - They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world. Sanctify them in Your truth; Your Word is truth. Part 2 ~ The Proper Response To Father's Sanctifying Work The Greek word 'agiazo' means "make Holy, - [Daily Bread 7/23/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-7-23-2021/) - Daily Bread - July 23, 2021 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) Luke 12:32 - Do not fear little flock, for it is your Father's delight to give you the Kingdom. The Kingdom was given to Israel, but they were unwilling to be obedient to God and bring forth the fruits of the Kingdom (Matthew - [Daily Bread 7/24/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-7-24-2021/) - Daily Bread - July 24, 2021 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) Luke 11:13 - If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him? Jesus did not talk about "gifts of the Spirit" - [Daily Bread 7/26/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-7-26-2021/) - Daily Bread - July 26, 2021 (The Second Day - Genesis 1:6-8) John 15:19 - If you were of the world, the world would be fond of its own; on account of this the world hates you, because you are not of the world, for I have chosen you out of the world. Part 1 - [Daily Bread 7/27/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-7-27-2021/) - Daily Bread - July 27, 2021 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13) John 15:19 - If you were of the world, the world would be fond of its own; on account of this the world hates you, because you are not of the world, for I have chosen you out of the world. Part 2 - [Daily Bread 7/28/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-7-28-2021/) - Daily Bread - July 28, 2021 (The Fourth Day - Genesis 1:14-19) John 15:19 - If you were of the world, the world would be fond of its own; on account of this the world hates you, because you are not of the world, for I have chosen you out of the world. Part 3 - [Daily Bread 7/29/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-7-29-2021/) - Daily Bread - July 29, 2021 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) John 8:23 - But He said to them, You are from below, I am from above. You are of this world, I am not of this world. Those who refuse to believe in Jesus remain the captives of this world - "kosmos". The - [Daily Bread 7/30/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-7-30-2021/) - Daily Bread - July 30, 2021 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) Matthew 16:19 - And I will give you the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven; and whatever you bind on Earth will be bound in Heaven, and whatever you loose on Earth will be loosed in Heaven. A key is a symbol of - [Daily Bread 7/31/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-7-31-2021/) - Daily Bread - July 31, 2021 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) Matthew 8:8 - The centurion said, "Lord, I am no worthy that you should come under my roof; but speak the word only, and I know that my servant shall be healed." Part 1 ~ How Faith Works The definition Jesus gave of - [Daily Bread 8/2/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-8-2-2021/) - Daily Bread - August 2, 2021 (The Second Day - Genesis 1:6-8) Matthew 8:8 - The centurion said, "Lord, I am not worthy that you should come under my roof; but speak the word only, and I know that my servant shall be healed." Part 2 ~ Confidence In Jesus' Word The centurion was not - [Daily Bread 8/3/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-8-3-2021/) - Daily Bread - August 3, 2021 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13) Galatians 3:2-3 - This one thing I want to learn from you, did you receive the Spirit through the works of the law or through hearing of faith? Are you so foolish, having begun by the Spirit, do you now finish up by - [Daily Bread 8/4/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-8-4-2021/) - Daily Bread - August 4, 2021 (The Fourth Day - Genesis 1:14-19) Galatians 3:2-3 - This one thing I want to learn from you, did you receive the Spirit through the works of the law or through hearing of faith? Are you so foolish, having begun by the Spirit, do you now finish up by - [Daily Bread 8/5/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-8-5-2021/) - Daily Bread - August 5, 2021 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) James 2:26 - Just as the body is dead without the spirit, even so, faith without action is dead. Part 1 ~ Living Faith Faith is the miracle working power of God living on the inside of us because Jesus lives on the - [Daily Bread 8/6/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-8-6-2021/) - Daily Bread - August 6, 2021 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) James 2:26 - Just as the body is dead without the spirit, even so, faith without action is dead. Part 2 ~ The Actions Of Faith The Holy Spirit's purpose is to reveal Jesus (John 16:14, 15:26; Galatians 1:16). Even as He was - [Daily Bread 8/7/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-8-7-2021/) - Daily Bread - August 7, 2021 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) Hebrews 11:3 - We understand faith framed the Universe by the Word of God, so that things seen were made from that which cannot be seen. Faith is the creative power of God that works by His spoken Word. The opening statements regarding - [Daily Bread 8/9/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-8-9-2021/) - Daily Bread - August 9, 2021 (The Second Day - Genesis 1:6-8) 2 Corinthians 13:5 - Test yourself to see if you are in the faith. Examine yourself; do you not realize that Jesus Christ is in you? Otherwise, you are counterfeit. Part 1 ~ Do You Have Living Faith? Paul set forth a test - [Daily Bread 8/10/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-8-10-2021/) - Daily Bread - August 10, 2021 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13) 2 Corinthians 13:5 - Test yourself to see if you are in the faith. Examine yourself; do you not realize that Jesus Christ is in you? Otherwise, you are counterfeit. Part 2 ~ Acknowledging The Glorious Truth It would have been difficult for - [Daily Bread 8/11/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-8-11-2021/) - Daily Bread - August 11, 2021 (The Fourth Day - Genesis 1:14-19) Hebrews 11:1 - Now faith is the reality of things expected, the proof of what is not seen. Part 1 ~ What Is Reality? What is reality to you? Most people live their lives on the logical predictions they forecast for themselves. For - [Daily Bread 8/12/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-8-12-2021/) - Daily Bread - August 12, 2021 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) Hebrews 11:1 - Now faith is the reality of things expected, the proof of what is not seen. Part 2 ~ Faith Makes The Unseen Observable The Greek word ‘hypostasis’ ("realty" but sometimes translated "substance") was a word used exclusively in science in - [Daily Bread 8/13/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-8-13-2021/) - Daily Bread - August 13, 2021 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) Hebrews 11:1 - Now faith is the reality of things expected, the proof of what is not seen Part 3 ~ Believing For The Impossible Faith brings into reality those things God’s Word has led you to expect. Faith also demonstrates that which - [Daily Bread 8/18/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-8-18-2021/) - Daily Bread - August 18, 2021 (The Fourth Day - Genesis 1:14-19) 2 Corinthians 3:18 - And all of us, with an unveiled face beholding the glory of the Lord in a mirror, are transfigured into the same image - from glory to glory - as by the Spirit of the Lord. Part 1 ~ - [Daily Bread 8/19/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-8-19-2021/) - Daily Bread - August 19, 2021 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) 2 Corinthians 3:18 - And all of us, with an unveiled face beholding the glory of the Lord in a mirror, are transfigured into the same image - from glory to glory - as by the Spirit of the Lord. Part 2 ~ - [Daily Bread 8/20/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-8-20-2021/) - Daily Bread - August 20, 2021 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) 1 Peter 4:11 - If anyone speaks, then as an oracle of God; if anyone ministers, then as from out of the strength which God directs; that in all things, God may be glorified through Christ Jesus, to Whom be the glory and - [Daily Bread 8/21/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-8-21-2021/) - Daily Bread - August 21, 2021 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) 2 Corinthians 1:24 - We cannot have control over your faith, but are helpers of your joy - for by faith you stand. It is essential for God's people to realize how they must allow faith to grow and be strengthened in their - [Daily Bread 8/23/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-8-23-2021/) - Daily Bread - August 23, 2021 (The Second Day - Genesis 1:6-8) Ephesians 3:17 - That Christ may dwell in your heart by faith, being rooted and grounded in love. Part 1 ~ Faith Produces The Miraculous Christ Jesus does not dwell in our hearts by an ideology, or concept, or some unrealized hope - - [Daily Bread 8/24/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-8-24-2021/) - Daily Bread - August 24, 2021 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13) Ephesians 3:17 - That Christ may dwell in your heart by faith, being rooted and grounded in love. Part 2 ~ Christ Formed In Us By Faith The question demanding an answer is: "Does Christ Jesus dwell in you?" Have you received the - [Daily Bread 8/25/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-8-25-2021/) - Daily Bread - August 25, 2021 (The Fourth Day - Genesis 1:14-19) Ephesians 3:17 - That Christ may dwell in your heart by faith, being rooted and grounded in love. Part 3 ~ Cross Over Into God's Plan For Living Too many people will talk about the riches and glory of salvation but never spend - [Daily Bread 8/26/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-8-26-2021/) - Daily Bread - August 26, 2021 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) Ephesians 3:17 - That Christ may dwell in your heart by faith, being rooted and grounded in love. Part 4 ~ Rooted And Grounded In Love There is a double allegory in this thought: we can be both rooted as a tree and - [Daily Bread 8/27/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-8-27-2021/) - Daily Bread - August 27, 2021 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13) Ephesians 3:12 - In Whom we have boldness and access by confidence through His faith. Our access, confidence, boldness, miracle ministry, and relationship with God all exist by the faith of Jesus Christ acting on our behalf (Acts 3:16; Romans 3:22; Galatians 2:16, - [Daily Bread 8/28/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-8-28-2021/) - Daily Bread - August 28, 2021 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) Romans 3:22 - Even the righteousness of God through the faith of Jesus Christ to all and upon all those who believe; for there is no difference. What a wonderful blessing to be the possessor of true righteousness - the righteousness imparted to - [Daily Bread 8/30/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-8-30-2021/) - Daily Bread - August 30, 2021 (The Second Day - Genesis 1:6-8) Ephesians 2:18 - For through Him, we are both brought by one Spirit to the Father. Part 1 ~ Essential New Testament Doctrine The announcement of peace (v 17) was the proclamation that all men everywhere have access back into the presence of - [Daily Bread 8/31/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-8-31-2021/) - Daily Bread - August 31, 2021 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13) Ephesians 2:18 - For through Him, we are both brought by one Spirit to the Father. Part 2 ~ Three Co-Participants In Our Redemption There were Three Who were co-participant in the redemption for all who would believe: the Father, the Son, and - [Daily Bread 9/1/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-9-1-2021/) - Daily Bread - September 1, 2021 (The Fourth Day - Genesis 1:14-19) Ephesians 2:18 - For through Him, we are both brought by one Spirit to the Father. Part 3 ~ Jesus Made The Way For The Holy Spirit's Ministry Jesus purified us with His blood and destroyed the claims of Satan so the Holy - [Daily Bread 9/2/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-9-2-2021/) - Daily Bread - September 2, 2021 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) Ephesians 2:18 - For through Him, we are both brought by one Spirit to the Father. Part 4 ~ The Holy Spirit's Ministry All of the things that have been freely given to us by God through Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit reveals. - [Daily Bread 9/3/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-9-3-2021/) - Daily Bread - September 3, 2021 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) John 14:26 - But the Paraclete, Who is the Holy Spirit Whom the Father will send in My Name, He is the One Who will teach you everything and remind you of everything that I have spoken to you. The Holy Spirit is - [Daily Bread 9/4/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-9-4-2021/) - Daily Bread - September 4, 2021 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) John 16:23 - And in that day you shall not ask anything of Me. With absolute certainty I tell you, Whatever you may request the Father in My Name, He will give it to you. A most amazing position has been made available - [Daily Bread 9/6/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-9-6-2021/) - Daily Bread - September 6, 2021 (The Second Day - Genesis 1:6-8) Ephesians 5:18 - And be not intoxicated with wine as one unsaved, but be continually filled with the Spirit. Part 1 ~ Continually Filled With The Spirit There is only one way to enjoy the abundant life provided for us through Christ Jesus, - [Daily Bread 9/7/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-9-7-2021/) - Daily Bread - September 7, 2021 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13) Ephesians 5:18 - And be not intoxicated with wine as one unsaved, but be continually filled with the Spirit. Part 2 ~ Being Filled With The Spirit The meaning of being "filled with the Spirit" was established in the first two chapters of - [Daily Bread 9/8/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-9-8-2021/) - Daily Bread - September 8, 2021 (The Fourth Day - Genesis 1:14-19) Ephesians 5:18 - And be not intoxicated with wine as one unsaved, but be continually filled with the Spirit. Part 3 ~ Continually Filled With The Spirit The Bible does not teach us to walk in our own will and desire; but instead, - [Daily Bread 9/9/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-9-9-2021/) - Daily Bread - September 9, 2021 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) Ephesians 5:19-20 - Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord, giving thanks at all times for all things to God and the Father in the Name of our Lord Jesus - [Daily Bread 9/10/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-9-10-2021/) - Daily Bread - September 10, 2021 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) Ephesians 5:19-20 - Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord, giving thanks at all times for all things to God and the Father in the Name of our Lord Jesus - [Daily Bread 9/11/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-9-11-2021/) - Daily Bread - September 11, 2021 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) Ephesians 5:19-20 - Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord, giving thanks at all times for all things to God and the Father in the Name of our Lord Jesus - [Daily Bread 9/13/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-9-13-2021/) - Daily Bread - September 13, 2021 (The Second Day - Genesis 1:6-8) Acts 4:31 - And they having prayed the place was shaken in which they were assembled, and they were all Holy Spirit filled and spoke the Word of God with boldness. Part 1 ~ Commitment, Obedience, & Empowerment Jesus told his disciples on - [Daily Bread 9/14/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-9-14-2021/) - Daily Bread - September 14, 2021 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13) Acts 4:31 - And they having prayed the place was shaken in which they were assembled, and they were all Holy Spirit filled and spoke the Word of God with boldness. Part 2 ~ The Encounter & Bold Proclamation Of God's Word In - [Daily Bread 9/15/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-9-15-2021/) - Daily Bread - September 15, 2021 (The Fourth Day - Genesis 1:14-19) Acts 4:30 - By stretching out Your hand to heal and perform signs and wonders through the Name of Your holy child Jesus. Part 1 ~ The Miraculous Realm Of The Inspirations Of God Although we have been given power and authority to - [Daily Bread 9/16/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-9-16-2021/) - Daily Bread - September 16, 2021 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) Acts 4:30 - By stretching out Your hand to heal and perform signs and wonders through the Name of Your holy child Jesus. Part 2 ~ Father's Devotion To Exalt Jesus' Name There is yet another hindering misconception in the minds of many - [Daily Bread 9/17/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-9-17-2021/) - Daily Bread - September 17, 2021 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) Acts 8:25-29 - Then, when they (Peter & John) had borne witness and spoken the Word of the Lord, they returned to Jerusalem preaching the Gospel to many villages of the Samaritans. And an angel of the Lord spoke unto Philip saying, "Arise, - [Daily Bread 9/18/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-9-18-2021/) - Daily Bread - September 18, 2021 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) Acts 8:39-40 - And when they came up from the water, the Spirit of the Lord snatched Philip away and the Eunuch saw him no more, so he went on his way rejoicing. However, Philip found himself at Azotus, and he went about - [Daily Bread 9/20/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-9-20-2021/) - Daily Bread - September 20, 2021 (The Second Day - Genesis 1:6-8) Acts 9:1-2 - But Saul, still breathing out threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, approached the high priest desiring from him letters to the synagogues in Damascus that, if he found any man or woman belonging to the Way, he - [Daily Bread 9/21/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-9-21-2021/) - Daily Bread - September 21, 2021 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13) Acts 9:3-5 - And as he traveled, he happened to draw near to Damascus; and suddenly, a light from Heaven flashed around him. And falling upon the ground, he heard a voice saying unto him, "Saul, Saul, why persecute Me?" And he said, - [Daily Bread 9/22/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-9-22-2021/) - Daily Bread - September 22, 2021 (The Fourth Day - Genesis 1:14-19) Acts 9:17 - And Ananias went and entered into the house and laid his hands upon him saying, "Brother Saul, the Lord sent me, Jesus Whom you saw on the road as you were coming, so that you may recover your sight and - [Daily Bread 9/23/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-9-23-2021/) - Daily Bread - September 23, 2021 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) Acts 9:17 - And Ananias went and entered into the house and laid his hands upon him saying, "Brother Saul, the Lord sent me, Jesus Whom you saw on the road as you were coming, so that you may recover your sight and - [Daily Bread 9/24/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-9-24-2021/) - Daily Bread - September 24, 2021 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) Acts 9:34 - Then, all of the churches had peace throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria, being built up and moving in the fear of the Lord and in the encouragement of the Holy Spirit, multiplied. The comfort or encouragement, 'paraklesis', of the Holy - [Daily Bread 9/25/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-9-25-2021/) - Daily Bread - September 25, 2021 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) Acts 9:34 - And Peter said to him, "Aeneas, Jesus the Christ heals you; arise and make your bed." And he rose up immediately. Part 1~ The Holy Spirit Glorifying And Revealing Jesus Jesus made a promise to the disciples: "Behold, I am - [Daily Bread 9/27/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-9-27-2021/) - Daily Bread - September 27, 2021 (The Second Day - Genesis 1:6-8) Acts 9:34 - And Peter said to him, "Aeneas, Jesus the Christ heals you; arise and make your bed." And he rose up immediately. Part 2 ~ The Holy Spirit Reveals Jesus In Our Midst The Holy Spirit baptized Peter so he could - [Daily Bread 9/28/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-9-28-2021/) - Daily Bread - September 28, 2021 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13) Acts 9:40-42 - And Peter sent all of them outside, and he knelt down and prayed. And turning to the body, he said, "Tabitha, arise." And she opened her eyes and saw Peter and sat up. And giving her hand, lifted her up; - [Daily Bread 9/29/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-9-29-2021/) - Daily Bread - September 29, 2021 (The Fourth Day - Genesis 1:14-19) Psalms 1:1 - Happy is that man which walks not in the council of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sets in the sessions of the scorners. A scorner is: Someone who is proud and haughty (Proverbs 21:24) One - [Daily Bread 9/30/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-9-30-2021/) - Daily Bread - September 30, 2021 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) Joshua 1:8 - The book of this Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall recite from it day and night so that you will observe to do all that is written; for then you shall succeed in your ways, and - [Daily Bread 10/1/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-10-1-2021/) - Daily Bread - October 1, 2021 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) Joshua 1:8 - The book of this law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall recite from it day and night so that you will observe to do all that is written; for then you shall succeed in your ways, and - [Daily Bread 10/2/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-10-2-2021/) - Daily Bread - October 2, 2021 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) Jeremiah 9:24 - For if he is going to boast, then let him boast in this: that he understands and knows Me, for I am Yahowah Who exercises lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness in the Earth - for in these things I delight, says - [Daily Bread 10/4/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-10-4-2021/) - Daily Bread - October 4, 2021 (The Second Day - Genesis 1:6-8) Jeremiah 9:24 - For if he is going to boast, then let him boast in this: that he understands and knows Me, for I am Yahowah Who exercises lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness in the Earth - for in these things I delight, says - [Daily Bread 10/5/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-10-5-2021/) - Daily Bread - October 5, 2021 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13) Ephesians 1:17 - That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge Him. Part 1 ~ Spiritual Wisdom Spiritual wisdom and revelation is the ability to see, - [Daily Bread 10/6/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-10-6-2021/) - Daily Bread - October 6, 2021 (The Fourth Day - Genesis 1:14-19) Ephesians 1:17 - That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge Him. Part 2 ~ The Necessity Of Divine Insight There is no way for us - [Daily Bread 10/7/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-10-7-2021/) - Daily Bread - October 7, 2021 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) Ephesians 1:17 - That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge Him. Part 3 ~ Revelation Of The Mystery Of Fellowship Wisdom is the exact knowledge - [Daily Bread 10/8/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-10-8-2021/) - Daily Bread - October 8, 2021 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) Ephesians 1:18 - ...the eyes of your understanding being enlightened to know the confidence of His calling, and what is the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the holy ones. Part 1 ~ The Confidence Of His Calling The choice was - [Daily Bread 10/9/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-10-9-2021/) - Daily Bread - October 9, 2021 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) Ephesians 1:18 - ...the eyes of your understanding being enlightened to know the confidence of His calling, and what is the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the holy ones. Part 2 ~ The Glory Of His Inheritance The “eyes of - [Daily Bread 10/11/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-10-11-2021/) - Daily Bread - October 11, 2021 (The Second Day - Genesis 1:6-8) Ephesians 1:18 - ...the eyes of your understanding being enlightened to know the confidence of His calling, and what is the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the holy ones. Part 3 ~ Great Confidence & Calling We should have great - [Daily Bread 10/12/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-10-12-2021/) - Daily Bread - October 12, 2021 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13) Ephesians 1:19 - ...and what is the exceeding greatness of His power to us who believe, according to the working power of His mighty strength, Part 1 ~ All The Supply We Need The Champion of our faith, Jesus Christ our Savior, has - [Daily Bread 10/13/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-10-13-2021/) - Daily Bread - October 13, 2021 (The Fourth Day - Genesis 1:14-19) Ephesians 1:19 - ...and what is the exceeding greatness of His power to us who believe, according to the working power of His mighty strength, Part 2 ~ All The Strength We Could Ever Need The creative power of the One Who rules - [Daily Bread 10/14/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-10-14-2021/) - Daily Bread - October 14, 2021 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) Ephesians 1:19 - ...and what is the exceeding greatness of His power to us who believe, according to the working power of His mighty strength, Part 3 ~ Entrusted With Power To Fulfill Our Father's Will The use of four of the six - [Daily Bread 10/15/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-10-15-2021/) - Daily Bread - October 15, 2021 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) Ephesians 1:20 - ...which he worked in Christ, when He raised Him from the dead, and set Him at His own right hand in the heavens, God brought to pass all of this divine ability which He has given to the saints through - [Daily Bread 10/16/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-10-16-2021/) - Daily Bread - October 16, 2021 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) Ephesians 1:21 - ...far above all principality, and authority, and power, and dominion, and every name that is named; not only in this world, but also in the one to come; The power invested in us is the power Christ Jesus now possesses. - [Daily Bread 10/18/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-10-18-2021/) - Daily Bread - October 18, 2021 (The Second Day - Genesis 1:6-8) Ephesians 1:22 - ...and has placed all things under His feet, and appointed Him the head over all the Church. Part 1 ~ The Church The Church is to function in all the fullness of God’s power and glory. There are hundreds of - [Daily Bread 10/19/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-10-19-2021/) - Daily Bread - October 19, 2021 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13) Ephesians 1:22 - ...and has placed all things under His feet, and appointed Him the head over all the Church. Part 2 ~ The Holy Spirit Reveals Jesus In The Church Jesus established the leadership and authority in the Church so His people - [Daily Bread 10/20/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-10-20-2021/) - Daily Bread - October 20, 2021 (The Fourth Day - Genesis 1:14-19) Ephesians 1:23 - ...who is his body, the fullness of Him that fills all in all. The mystery of how the Church is the body of Christ is revealed in part in Ephesians 5:31-32. Because the Church has been joined unto the Lord - [Daily Bread 10/21/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-10-21-2021/) - Daily Bread - October 21, 2021 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) Acts 2:4 - And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak other languages as the Spirit spoke forth from them. Part 1 ~ Old Testament Comparison One of the central themes of Jesus' ministry was that He was - [Daily Bread 10/22/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-10-22-2021/) - Daily Bread - October 22, 2021 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) Acts 2:4 - And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak other languages as the Spirit spoke forth from them. Part 2 ~ Jesus' Way Of Life Is To Be Our Way Of Life Being filled with the - [Daily Bread 10/23/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-10-23-2021/) - Daily Bread - October 23, 2021 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) Romans 8:5 - For they who after the flesh are the ones which think fleshly; but those after the Spirit have a spiritual mindset. Part 1 ~ The Impact Of Our Thinking Paul makes it very clear in this verse and the ones - [Daily Bread 10/25/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-10-25-2021/) - Daily Bread - October 25, 2021 (The Second Day - Genesis 1:6-8) Romans 8:5 - For they who after the flesh are the ones which think fleshly; but those after the Spirit have a spiritual mindset. Part 2 ~ Minding The Spiritual If we are going to walk in the Spirit, then we must set - [Daily Bread 10/26/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-10-26-2021/) - Daily Bread - October 26, 2021 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13) John 13:34 - I give to you a new commandment, that you love one another; just as I have loved you, that you also love one another. Part 1 ~ A New Commandment The Greek verb used here for love is ‘agapao’ - - [Daily Bread 10/27/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-10-27-2021/) - Daily Bread - October 27, 2021 (The Fourth Day - Genesis 1:14-19) John 13:34 - I give to you a new commandment, that you love one another; just as I have loved you, that you also love one another. Part 2 ~ Loving Just Like God Loves The New Covenant has a new commandment: we - [Daily Bread 10/29/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-10-29-2021/) - Daily Bread - October 29, 2021 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) John 14:20 - On that day, you shall know that I am in the Father, and you are in Me, and I am in you. Part 1 ~ Seeing Jesus In The Life We Now Live The Holy Spirit has come to prove - [Daily Bread 10/28/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-10-28-2021/) - Daily Bread - October 28, 2021 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) John 13:34 - I give to you a new commandment, that you love one another; just as I have loved you, that you also love one another. Part 3 ~ Love One Another The most injurious thing to the Gospel of Jesus Christ - [Daily Bread 10/30/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-10-30-2021/) - Daily Bread - October 30, 2021 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) John 14:20 - On that day, you shall know that I am in the Father, and you are in Me, and I am in you. Part 2 ~ The Oneness Created By The New Birth This passage is about the promise of the - [Daily Bread 11/1/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-11-1-2021/) - Daily Bread - November 1, 2021 (The Second Day - Genesis 1:6-8) Romans 6:4 - Therefore, we were buried with Him by baptism into death; that just as Christ was raised up from the dead through the glory of the Father, in this way also, we may walk in newness of life. Part 1 ~ - [Daily Bread 11/2/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-11-2-2021/) - Daily Bread - November 2, 2021 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13) Romans 6:4 - Therefore, we were buried with Him by baptism into death; that just as Christ was raised up from the dead through the glory of the Father, in this way also, we may walk in newness of life. Part 2 ~ - [Daily Bread 11/3/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-11-3-2021/) - Daily Bread - November 3, 2021 (The Fourth Day - Genesis 1:14-19) 1 Corinthians 11:31-32 - But if we evaluate ourselves, we would not be judged. But being judged by the Lord, we are under training so that we will not be condemned with the world. Part 1 ~ The Necessity Of Correction Jesus said - [Daily Bread 11/4/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-11-4-2021/) - Daily Bread - November 4, 2021 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) 1 Corinthians 11:31-32 - But if we evaluate ourselves, we would not be judged. But being judged by the Lord, we are under training so that we will not be condemned with the world. Part 2 ~ Correction vs Condemnation It is important - [Daily Bread 11/5/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-11-5-2021/) - Daily Bread - November 5, 2021 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) 1 Peter 3:12 - Because the Lord’s eyes are upon the righteous, and His ears unto their petitions; but the Lord’s face opposes evil doers. Part 1 ~ God's Eyes Are Upon The Righteous Peter quoted this exhortation from Psalms 34:15-16, underscoring the - [Daily Bread 11/6/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-11-6-2021/) - Daily Bread - November 6, 2021 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) 1 Peter 3:12 - Because the Lord’s eyes are upon the righteous, and His ears unto their petitions; but the Lord’s face opposes evil doers. Part 2 ~ Two Options To Choose From We are inundated on every side with things that are - [Daily Bread 11/8/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-11-8-2021/) - Daily Bread - November 8, 2021 (The Second Day - Genesis 1:6-8) Jeremiah 12:2 - You have planted them, they also took root; they grow, they also bare fruit; You are near in their mouth, but far from what controls their conduct. Part 1 ~ Deeds Follow The Heart The true evidence of a person - [Daily Bread 11/9/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-11-9-2021/) - Daily Bread - November 9, 2021 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13) Jeremiah 12:2 - You have planted them, they also took root; they grow, they also bare fruit; You are near in their mouth, but far from what controls their conduct. Part 2 ~ Doing Father's Will From The Heart Jeremiah was deeply concerned - [Daily Bread 11/10/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-11-10-2021/) - Daily Bread - November 10, 2021 (The Fourth Day - Genesis 1:14-19) Jeremiah 31:3 - From the distant past, Yahowah appeared to me; and I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore, I have drawn you with covenant love. Yehovah appeared to Adam, Enoch, Abraham, Moses, and all of Israel in the distant past. - [Daily Bread 11/11/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-11-11-2021/) - Daily Bread - November 11, 2021 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) Jeremiah 33:9 - And it shall be to me a name of joy, as a song of praise, and for splendor before all the nations of the Earth that shall hear of all the goodness which I shall do for it. They shall - [Daily Bread 11/12/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-11-12-2021/) - Daily Bread - November 12, 2021 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) Isaiah 59:21 - As for Me, this is My Covenant with them, says Yahaoh, "My Spirit that is upon you and My word which I put in your mouth shall not depart from your mouth. and from the mouth of your seed, and - [Daily Bread 11/13/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-11-13-2021/) - Daily Bread - November 13, 2021 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) Isaiah 62:1 - For Zion’s sake, I will not be silent, and for the sake of Jerusalem, I will not be quiet until the brightness of her righteousness goes forth and her salvation as a burning torch. Israel was persistently unfaithful to God. - [Daily Bread 11/15/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-11-15-2021/) - Daily Bread - November 15, 2021 (The Second Day - Genesis 1:6-8) Colossians 1:13 - Who has delivered us from the authority of darkness and translated us to the Kingdom of His beloved Son. The whole notion and concept of redemption is revealed to us in the deliverance of Israel from Egypt. As certain as - [Daily Bread 11/16/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-11-16-2021/) - Daily Bread - November 16, 2021 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13) Colossians 1:12 - Giving thanks to the Father Who has made us fit to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light. It is so wonderful to realize how perfectly we have been redeemed, and comforting to know that God calls - [Daily Bread 11/17/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-11-17-2021/) - Daily Bread - November 17, 2021 (The Fourth Day - Genesis 1:14-19) John 15:16 - You have not chosen Me, but I have chosen you. And I appointed you that you should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain; so that whatever you ask the Father in My Name, He will - [Daily Bread 11/18/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-11-18-2021/) - Daily Bread - November 18, 2021 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) John 15:16 - You have not chosen Me, but I have chosen you. And I appointed you that you should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain; so that whatever you ask the Father in My Name, He will - [Daily Bread 11/19/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-11-19-2021/) - Daily Bread - November 19, 2021 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) Matthew 14:14 - And when Jesus went out, He saw a great crowd, and He had compassion on them and healed their sick. There are those who wonder why we should focus on miracles, failing to realize how a miracle is the provision - [Daily Bread 11/20/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-11-20-2021/) - Daily Bread - November 20, 2021 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) Mark 1:41 - And Jesus, moved with compassion, reached out with His hand, touched Him, and said, "I will; be made clean." One touch of Jesus and the disease will depart from your body. The faith of an unworthy and unclean man met - [Daily Bread 11/22/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-11-22-2021/) - Daily Bread - November 22, 2021 (The Second Day - Genesis 1:6-8) Colossians 3:12 - Be endued, then, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, with deepest inward mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, long-suffering. God demands that we be conformed to the image of His Son; and this passage of Scripture describes the attributes of - [Daily Bread 11/23/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-11-23-2021/) - Daily Bread - November 23, 2021 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13) Colossians 3:14 - And above all of these, love - which is the bond of perfection. Love is first in the list of the fruits of the Spirit; and when it is allowed to rule us, joy and peace will be ours as - [Daily Bread 11/24/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-11-24-2021/) - Daily Bread - November 24, 2021 (The Fourth Day - Genesis 1:14-19) Philippians 2:2 - Fulfill my joy by thinking the same, having the same love, being one in Spirit, being of one mind. There was nothing more important to Paul than for the Church to be perfectly knitted together in love (Colossians 2:2; Ephesians - [Daily Bread 11/25/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-11-25-2021/) - Daily Bread - November 25, 2021 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) Philippians 2:3 - Do nothing out of selfish ambition or desire for praise; but in humility, regarding others better than yourself. Paul focuses our attention on the specific nature and disposition we most definitely should possess if we have received the Spirit of - [Daily Bread 11/26/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-11-26-2021/) - Daily Bread - November 26, 2021 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) Philippians 2:5-7 - Let this mind which was in Christ Jesus be also in you. Who, being in the form of God, did not use His equality with God to gain reward. But made Himself of no reputation, took the form of a - [Daily Bread 11/27/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-11-27-2021/) - Daily Bread - November 27, 2021 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) Philippians 2:14-15 - Do all things without complaining and arguing, so that you may be without blemish and pure, God's perfect children in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation among whom you shine as lights in the world. What a simple - [Daily Bread 11/29/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-11-29-2021/) - Daily Bread - November 29, 2021 (The Second Day - Genesis 1:6-8) Romans 5:12 - Just as through this one man the sin came into the world and through the sin the death; and so, into every man that death spread upon everyone to sin. Through disobedience, Adam gave Satan the position to rule over - [Daily Bread 11/30/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-11-30-2021/) - Daily Bread - November 30, 2021 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13) Romans 5:13 - For sin was in the world before the law, but there was no accounting of it without the law. A terrible false doctrine is preached proclaiming that because the law of Moses has been removed, sin is no longer counted - [Daily Bread 12/1/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-12-1-2021/) - Daily Bread - December 1, 2021 (The Fourth Day - Genesis 1:14-19) Romans 5:17 - If because of one's trespass death reigned through that one, much more, then, those that receive the abundance of grace and the gift of righteousness by the reign of life through One - Christ Jesus. Part 1 ~ Reigning In - [Daily Bread 12/2/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-12-2-2021/) - Daily Bread - December 2, 2021 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) Romans 5:17 - If because of one's trespass death reigned through that one, much more, then, those that receive the abundance of grace and the gift of righteousness by the reign of life through One - Christ Jesus. Part 2 ~ God's Gift - [Daily Bread 12/3/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-12-3-2021/) - Daily Bread - December 3, 2021 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) Romans 5:19 - For as by the disobedience of one man many were made sinners, also then through the obedience of One shall many be made righteous.. Many people wonder just how righteous has Jesus made us? The question may be answered by - [Daily Bread 12/4/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-12-4-2021/) - Daily Bread - December 4, 2021 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) Romans 6:19 - I speak as a man because of the frailty of your flesh; for as you have yielded your members as slaves to impurity and to iniquity unto iniquity; in the same way, now yield your members as servants to righteousness - [Daily Bread 12/6/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-12-6-2021/) - Daily Bread - December 6, 2021 (The Second Day - Genesis 1:6-8) Romans 6:19 - I speak as a man because of the frailty of your flesh; for as you have yielded your members as slaves to impurity and to iniquity unto iniquity; in the same way, now yield your members as servants to righteousness - [Daily Bread 12/7/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-12-7-2021/) - Daily Bread - December 7, 2021 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13) Romans 6:19 - I speak as a man because of the frailty of your flesh; for as you have yielded your members as slaves to impurity and to iniquity unto iniquity; in the same way, now yield your members as servants to righteousness - [Daily Bread 12/8/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-12-8-2021/) - Daily Bread - December 8, 2021 (The Fourth Day - Genesis 1:14-19) Isaiah 43:19 - Behold, I make all things new! Now it will spring up, shall you not know it? Surely, I open a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert. Part 1 ~ God Is Doing A New Thing The greatest - [Daily Bread 12/9/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-12-9-2021/) - Daily Bread - December 9, 2021 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) Isaiah 43:19 - Behold, I make all things new! Now it will spring up, shall you not know it? Surely, I open a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert. Part 2 ~ Seeing God's Way Faith in the promises of - [Daily Bread 12/10/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-12-10-2021/) - Daily Bread - December 10, 2021 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) Isaiah 48:18 - Oh, that you would have paid attention to my commandments; then your peace would have been like a river, and your righteousness like the waves of the sea! Part 1 ~ The Foundation Of God The goal and strategy of - [Daily Bread 12/11/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-12-11-2021/) - Daily Bread - December 11, 2021 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) Isaiah 48:18 - Oh, that you would have paid attention to my commandments; then your peace would have been like a river, and your righteousness like the waves of the sea! Part 2 ~ Righteousness Flowing A Mighty Stream If we would simply - [Daily Bread 12/13/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-12-13-2021/) - Daily Bread - December 13, 2021 (The Second Day - Genesis 1:6-8) 1 John 1:1 - That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and have felt with our hands have felt of the Word of Life. Part 1 ~ The - [Daily Bread 12/14/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-12-14-2021/) - Daily Bread - December 14, 2021 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13) Hebrews 10:26-27, 29 - For if we willingly continue in sin after receiving the knowledge of the truth, there remains no more sacrifice for sin, but a fearful expectation of judgment and a fierce fire that will consume the adversaries. How much worse - [Daily Bread 12/15/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-12-15-2021/) - Daily Bread - December 15, 2021 (The Fourth Day - Genesis 1:14-19) 1 John 1:1 - That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and have felt with our hands have felt of the Word of Life. Part 2 ~ The - [Daily Bread 12/16/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-12-16-2021/) - Daily Bread - December 16, 2021 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) 1 John 1:1 - That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and have felt with our hands have felt of the Word of Life. Part 3 ~ The - [Daily Bread 12/17/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-12-17-2021/) - Daily Bread - December 17, 2021 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) 1 John 1:2 - And the Life was revealed, and we have seen and bear witness and we proclaim to you that Eternal Life which was with the Father and was revealed to us. The life, the Eternal Life, which is the very - [Daily Bread 12/18/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-12-18-2021/) - Daily Bread - December 18, 2021 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) 1 John 1:3 - What we have seen and heard we proclaim to you, so that you may also have communion with us; and indeed our communion is with the Father and with His Son, Jesus Christ. The only way anyone can receive - [Daily Bread 12/20/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-12-20-2021/) - Daily Bread - December 20, 2021 (The Second Day - Genesis 1:6-8) 1 John 1:4 - And these things we write to you that your joy may be full. Part 1 ~ The Joy Of Fellowship With God Our joy is made full through the relationship that has been granted to us by the gift - [Daily Bread 12/21/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-12-21-2021/) - Daily Bread - December 21, 2021 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13) 1 John 1:4 - And these things we write to you that your joy may be full. Part 2 ~ Our Relationship Makes Our Joy Full We have been given the sweet fellowship (‘koinonia’) of the Holy Spirit, Who brings to us the - [Daily Bread 12/22/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-12-22-2021/) - Daily Bread - December 22, 2021 (The Fourth Day - Genesis 1:14-19) 1 John 1:5 - Now, this is the message that we have heard of Him and declare unto you: that God is Light, and in Him is no darkness at all. God is Light and there is no darkness in Him. There is - [Daily Bread 12/23/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-12-23-2021/) - Daily Bread - December 23, 2021 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) Luke 1:35 - And the angel said to her, "The Holy Spirit shall come upon you, and the power and the power of the Most High shall overshadow you; and therefore, the holy child shall be called the Son of God." The Holy - [Daily Bread 12/24/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-12-24-2021/) - Daily Bread - December 24, 2021 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) Isaiah 9:6-7 - For a child is born to us, a Son is given to us, and the government shall be upon His shoulder. And His Name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, Might God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of - [Daily Bread 12/25/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-12-25-2021/) - Daily Bread - December 25, 2021 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) Matthew 1:21 - And she shall bring forth a Son, and you shall call His Name Jesus, and He shall save His people from their sins. What a miraculous and unspeakable gift our Heavenly Father gave to all! God was wrapped up in - [Daily Bread 12/27/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-12-27-2021/) - Daily Bread - December 27, 2021 (The Second Day - Genesis 1:6-8) Matthew 1:18 - Now, the birth of Jesus the Christ was in this manner: When His mother Mary was engaged to Joseph, but before they were joined together, she was found to be with child from the Holy Ghost. Part 1 ~ The - [Daily Bread 12/28/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-12-28-2021/) - Daily Bread - December 28, 2021 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13) Matthew 1:18 - Now, the birth of Jesus the Christ was in this manner: When His mother Mary was engaged to Joseph, but before they were joined together, she was found to be with child from the Holy Ghost. Part 2 ~ The - [Daily Bread 12/29/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-12-29-2021/) - Daily Bread - December 29, 2021 (The Fourth Day - Genesis 1:14-19) Revelation 1:5 - And from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from among the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the Earth. The One Who loves us and has freed us from our sins with His own blood. Jesus being - [Daily Bread 12/30/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-12-30-2021/) - Daily Bread - December 30, 2021 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) Colossians 1:15 - Whose image is that of the invisible God, first-born of all Creation. To understand the meaning of “firstborn of all Creation”, we must understand it in light of other doctrines clearly established in Scripture. The most important is that Jesus - [Daily Bread 12/31/2021](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-12-31-2021/) - Daily Bread - December 31, 2021 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) 1 Peter 1:3 - Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again into a living expectation through Jesus Christ's resurrection from death. Through Scripture, we come to know that we - [Daily Bread 1/1/2022](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-1-1-2022/) - Daily Bread - January 1, 2022 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) Hebrews 11:3 - We understand faith framed the Universe by the Word of God, so that things seen were made from that which cannot be seen. Faith is the creative power of God that works by His spoken Word. The opening statements regarding - [Daily Bread 1/3/2022](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-1-3-2022/) - Daily Bread - January 3, 2022 (The Fourth Day - Genesis 1:14-19) Isaiah 43:19 - Behold, I make all things new! Now it will spring up, shall you not know it? Surely, I open a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert. Part 1 ~ God Is Doing A New Thing The greatest - [Daily Bread 1/4/2022](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-1-4-2022/) - Daily Bread - January 4, 2022 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13) Isaiah 43:19 - Behold, I make all things new! Now it will spring up, shall you not know it? Surely, I open a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert. Part 2 ~ Seeing God's Way Faith in the promises of - [Daily Bread 1/5/2022](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-1-5-2022/) - Daily Bread - January 5, 2022 (The Fourth Day - Genesis 1:14-19) 2 Thessalonians 1:3 - We owe it to give thanks to God always for you, brethren, as it is right; because your faith increases beyond measure, and the love of each one of you abounds towards one another. In 1 Thessalonians 3:9-10, Paul - [Daily Bread 1/6/2022](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-1-6-2022/) - Daily Bread - January 6, 2022 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) Mark 11:22 - And Jesus answered them, "Have God's faith." It is quite fascinating how few Biblical scholars are willing to step forward and admit how this Greek phrase should be translated, "have God's faith," or "have the faith of God," or "...literally, - [Daily Bread 1/7/2022](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-1-7-2022/) - Daily Bread - January 7, 2022 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) Mark 11:24 - Therefore, I tell you anything you desire, when you pray believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. The subject here is God's faith (v22). We now, as the disciples then, are to have God's faith (Mark - [Daily Bread 1/8/2022](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-1-8-2022/) - Daily Bread - January 8, 2022 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) Hebrews 11:1 - Now faith is the reality of things expected, the proof of what is not seen. What is reality to you? Most people live their lives on the logical predictions they forecast for themselves. For example, we predict our budgets based - [Daily Bread 1/10/2022](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-1-10-2022/) - Daily Bread - January 10, 2022 (The Second Day - Genesis 1:6-8) Luke 17:5 - And the apostles said to the Lord, "Increase our faith." What is faith? It is easy to recognize what faith can do, for both the Gospels and the Book of Acts are full of the glorious demonstration of the power - [Daily Bread 1/11/2022](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-1-11-2022/) - Daily Bread - January 11, 2022 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13) Luke 17:6 - The Lord replied, "If you have faith as a mustard seed, you would say to this mulberry tree, 'Be uprooted and planted in the sea', and it would obey you." God wants us to believe for great things. He has - [Daily Bread 1/12/2022](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-1-12-2022/) - Daily Bread - January 12, 2022 (The Fourth Day - Genesis 1:14-19) Luke 17:10 - So you also, when you have done all you were commanded, say that we are servants not deserving of praise, for we have done that which was our duty. Part 1 ~ Get To Work Surely there can be no - [Daily Bread 1/13/2022](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-1-13-2022/) - Daily Bread - January 13, 2022 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) Luke 17:10 - So you also, when you have done all you were commanded, say that we are servants not deserving of praise, for we have done that which was our duty. Part 2 ~ Faith Works Samson was anointed to deliver Israel - [Daily Bread 1/14/2022](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-1-14-2022/) - Daily Bread - January 14, 2022 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) Luke 18:8 - I tell you that he will do justice for them quickly; and yet, when the Son of Man comes, will He then find faith upon the Earth. In the context of why men ought to always pray and not to - [Daily Bread 1/15/2022](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-1-15-2022/) - Daily Bread - January 15, 2022 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) Romans 3:31 - Do we invalidate, then, the law through faith? No way! On the contrary, we establish it. The Law of God is just good and holy, and is only an offense and burdensome to the evildoers (Romans 7:12; James 4:11; 1 - [Daily Bread 1/17/2022](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-1-17-2022/) - Daily Bread - January 17, 2022 (The Second Day - Genesis 1:6-8) Romans 10:8 - But what does it say, The Word is near you, in your mouth and even in your heart; this is that Word of faith that proclaimed. Part 1 ~ Hearing The Word Of God Is Hearing The Faith Of God - [Daily Bread 1/18/2022](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-1-18-2022/) - Daily Bread - January 18, 2022 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13) Romans 10:8 - But what does it say, The Word is near you, in your mouth and even in your heart; this is that Word of faith that proclaimed. Part 2 ~ Speaking Faith Too many of God’s people speak things that have - [Daily Bread 1/19/2022](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-1-19-2022/) - Daily Bread - January 19, 2022 (The Fourth Day - Genesis 1:14-19) Romans 15:13 - Now the God of expectation fill you with joy and peace in believing, that you abound in expectation by the power of the Holy Spirit. There are three components of expectation: trust, patience, and waiting. All of these words are - [Daily Bread 1/20/2022](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-1-20-2022/) - Daily Bread - January 20, 2022 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) 1 Timothy 2:1 - I urge you, then, that first of all petitions, prayer, intercessions, thanksgiving be made for all men. Paul’s reason for this call to prayer is for the salvation of souls. He notes in verse four below how God desires - [Daily Bread 1/21/2022](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-1-21-2022/) - Daily Bread - January 21, 2022 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) Matthew 21:21 - And Jesus replied and said to them, "I tell you most absolutely, if you have faith and do not waver, then not only will you do what has been done to this fig tree, but even if you say to - [Daily Bread 1/22/2022](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-1-22-2022/) - Daily Bread - January 22, 2022 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) Matthew 21:22 - Whatever you ask for by the prayer of faith, you will receive. The first step of faith is obedience to the Word of God (Romans 10:8,17). As we are obedient to the things the Word of God says, the Spirit - [Daily Bread 1/24/2022](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-1-24-2022/) - Daily Bread - January 24, 2022 (The Second Day - Genesis 1:6-8) Mark 9:23 - But Jesus said to him, "If you are able to have faith, nothing is impossible for the one who has faith." There are too many people who think great faith only belongs to the spiritually elite, but this is not - [Daily Bread 1/25/2022](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-1-25-2022/) - Daily Bread - January 25, 2022 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13) Mark 5:36 - But Jesus, immediately hearing the word that was spoken, said to the ruler of the synagogue, "Do not fear, only believe!" Faith and fear don’t mix! The dearest thing to Jairus’ heart lay sick at the point of death. He - [Daily Bread 1/26/2022](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-1-26-2022/) - Daily Bread - January 26, 2022 (The Fourth Day - Genesis 1:14-19) Mark 6:3 - Is not this the carpenter the son of Mary and brother of James, Joses, Judas, and Simon; and are not His sisters here with us? And they took offense at Him. Part 1 ~ Two Ways To Perceive There are - [Daily Bread 1/27/2022](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-1-27-2022/) - Daily Bread - January 27, 2022 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) Mark 6:3 - Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary and brother of James, Joses, Judas, and Simon; and are not His sisters here with us? And they took offense at Him. Part 2 ~ How Do We Perceive Jesus? The - [Daily Bread 1/28/2022](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-1-28-2022/) - Daily Bread - January 28, 2022 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) Mark 6:3 - Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary and brother of James, Joses, Judas, and Simon; and are not His sisters here with us? And they took offense at Him. Part 3 ~ Depth Of Relationship vs Religious Perceptions - [Daily Bread 1/29/2022](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-1-29-2022/) - Daily Bread - January 29, 2022 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) Mark 6:5 - And in that place He could not do any works of power except for a few sick who He laid His hands on and cured. Everything we read about in the Bible must be believed before it can be received. - [Daily Bread 1/31/2022](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-1-31-2022/) - Daily Bread - January 31, 2022 (The Second Day - Genesis 1:6-8) Mark 6:6 - And He was amazed at their unbelief. And He went to the different villages teaching. With all the signs and wonders and awesome display of the anointing of the Spirit and the presence of God, everyone who encountered Jesus should - [Daily Bread 2/1/2022](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-2-1-2022/) - Daily Bread - February 1, 2022 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13) Acts 6:5 - And the word was pleasing in the sight of all the multitude; and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit... Stephen was not only a man who was full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, - [Daily Bread 2/2/2022](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-2-2-2022/) - Daily Bread - February 2, 2022 (The Fourth Day - Genesis 1:14-19) Act 6:8 - And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great signs and wonders among the people. Steven was full of faith and the Holy Spirit. He was also full of faith and power. Because Steven was full of faith and power, - [Daily Bread 2/3/2022](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-2-3-2022/) - Daily Bread - February 3, 2022 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) 2 Thessalonians 1:11 - Unto which we also pray continually for you that our God would count you worthy of the calling, and fill you with all the goodness of His good pleasure and work of faith in power. Paul relates the similar - [Daily Bread 2/4/2022](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-2-4-2022/) - Daily Bread - February 4, 2022 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) 1 Thessalonians 2:13 - Because of this also, we give thanks to God continually that when you received the Word you heard from us, you received it not as the word of men; but as it is in truth, the Word of God - [Daily Bread 2/5/2022](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-2-5-2022/) - Daily Bread - February 5, 2022 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) 1 Thessalonians 2:13 - Because of this also, we give thanks to God continually that when you received the Word you heard from us, you received it not as the word of men; but as it is in truth, the Word of God - [Daily Bread 2/7/2022](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-2-7-2022/) - Daily Bread - February 7, 2022 (The Second Day - Genesis 1:6-8) 2 Corinthians 5:7 - For we walk by faith, not by sight. God is doing more things around us and in us than we realize. There is a greater interaction going on between us and the things of the Spirit than what we - [Daily Bread 2/8/2022](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-2-8-2022/) - Daily Bread - February 8, 2022 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13) 1 Corinthians 15:10 - But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace unto me has not been in vain; rather, I worked harder than all of them, though it was not I but the grace of God - [Daily Bread 2/9/2022](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-2-9-2022/) - Daily Bread - February 9, 2022 (The Fourth Day - Genesis 1:14-19) 1 Corinthians 15:10 - But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace unto me has not been in vain; rather, I worked harder than all of them, though it was not I but the grace of God - [Daily Bread 2/10/2022](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-2-10-2022/) - Daily Bread - February 10, 2022 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) 1 Corinthians 16:13 - Keep alert, stand firm in the faith, be courageous, be strong . Moses told Joshua that he would have to be strong and courageous if he was going to accomplish the things the Lord had given Him to do. - [Daily Bread 2/11/2022](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-2-11-2022/) - Daily Bread - February 11, 2022 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) Luke 19:10 - For the Son of Man has come to seek and save the lost. Oh what love, what amazing devotion exists within the heart of God that He would come seeking us! God, in His love, has elected and called the - [Daily Bread 2/12/2022](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-2-12-2022/) - Daily Bread - February 12, 2022 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) Luke 24:49 - And behold, I send the promise of My Father upon you; but wait in the city of Jerusalem until you are endued with power from on high. Jesus sent the glorious promise of the Father to rest upon the Church, - [Daily Bread 2/14/2022](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-2-14-2022/) - Daily Bread - February 14, 2022 (The Second Day - Genesis 1:6-8) Luke 11:8 - I tell you, even though he would not get up to give because he was a friend, but because of his shameless insistence, he wakes up to give him whatever he needs. Part 1 ~ Shameless Insistence A very shocking - [Daily Bread 2/15/2022](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-2-15-2022/) - Daily Bread - February 15, 2022 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13) Luke 11:8 - I tell you, even though he would not get up to give because he was a friend, but because of his shameless insistence, he wakes up to give him whatever he needs. Part 2 ~ Absolute Expectation For All Our - [Daily Bread 2/16/2022](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-2-16-2022/) - Daily Bread - February 16, 2022 (The Fourth Day - Genesis 1:14-19) Luke 11:13 - If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him? Jesus did not talk about "gifts of the Spirit" - [Daily Bread 2/17/2022](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-2-17-2022/) - Daily Bread - February 17, 2022 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) James 2:14 - What good is it, my brothers, if you say you have faith, but do not have works? Can faith save you? There have always been doctrines around that would deny the power of godliness. James is addressing one of them - [Daily Bread 2/18/2022](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-2-18-2022/) - Daily Bread - February 18, 2022 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) James 2:17 - And so, faith without works is dead, being by itself. Faith Begins With Hearing & Doing The Word Of God  How many people have dead faith? In other words, their faith just does not work? Each person must realize - [Daily Bread 2/19/2022](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-2-19-2022/) - Daily Bread - February 19, 2022 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) James 2:17 - And so, faith without works is dead, being by itself. Faith Through Fellowship We must be careful that we obey God, and do the first things first. How can a person who is not willing to find the power to - [Daily Bread 2/21/2022](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-2-21-2022/) - Daily Bread - February 21, 2022 (The Second Day - Genesis 1:6-8) James 2:22 - You see that faith worked with his works; and by the works, faith was completed. The Works Of Faith James reveals in his message about faith how faith is the vital co-laborer with works. Using the same example Paul did - [Daily Bread 2/22/2022](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-2-22-2022/) - Daily Bread - February 22, 2022 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13) James 2:22 - You see that faith worked with his works; and by the works, faith was completed. Faith Produces Obedience To The Word Of God When faith comes by hearing the Word, it produces an action by the Spirit that goes beyond - [Daily Bread 2/23/2022](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-2-23-2022/) - Daily Bread - February 23, 2022 (The Fourth Day - Genesis 1:14-19) James 2:26 - Just as the body is dead without the spirit; even so, faith without action is dead. Living Faith Faith is the miracle working power of God living on the inside of us because Jesus lives on the inside of us. - [Daily Bread 2/23/2022](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-2-23-2022-2/) - Daily Bread - February 24, 2023 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) James 2:26 - Just as the body is dead without the spirit; even so, faith without action is dead. The Actions Of Faith The Holy Spirit's purpose is to reveal Jesus (John 16:14, 15:26; Galatians 1:16). Even as He was responsible for revealing - [Daily Bread 2/25/2022](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-2-25-2022/) - Daily Bread - February 25, 2022 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) 1 John 5:13 - I wrote these things to you who believe on the Name of the Son of God that you may know that you have eternal life, and that you may believe in the Name of the Son of God.  - [Daily Bread 2/26/2022](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-2-26-2022/) - Daily Bread - February 26, 2022 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) 1 John 5:14 - And this is the confidence that we have towards Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. Confidence & Boldness Through Relationship As surely as you know that you have been born of God - [Daily Bread 2/28/2022](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-2-28-2022/) - Daily Bread - February 28, 2022 (The Second Day - Genesis 1:6-8) 1 John 5:14 - And this is the confidence that we have towards Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. Jesus' Model For Receiving - Ask Jesus modeled a very simple method for receiving whatever we need - [Daily Bread 3/1/2022](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-3-1-2022/) - Daily Bread - March 1, 2022 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13) 1 John 5:15 - And if we know that He hears us, then if we ask, we know that we possess whatever we requested when we asked it of Him. Perfect Confidence Moving out of the stronghold of living a life based upon - [Daily Bread 3/2/2022](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-3-2-2022/) - Daily Bread - March 2, 2022 (The Fourth Day - Genesis 1:14-19) 1 John 5:15 - And if we know that He hears us, then if we ask, we know that we possess whatever we requested when we asked it of Him. Ask In Confidence & Persistent Expectation There is nothing that could be more - [Daily Bread 3/3/2022](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-3-3-2022/) - Daily Bread - March 3, 2023 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) Luke 8:25 - And He said to them, "Where is your faith?" And being afraid, they said to one another, "Who is this that commands even the wind and the waves, and they obey Him?" Jesus' Definition of Faith One of the primary - [Daily Bread 3/4/2022](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-3-4-2022/) - Daily Bread - March 4, 2022 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) Luke 8:25 - And He said to them, "Where is your faith?" And being afraid, they said to one another, "Who is this that commands even the wind and the waves, and they obey Him?" Faith & God's Will For Us  All - [Daily Bread 3/5/2022](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-3-5-2022/) - Daily Bread - March 5, 2022 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) 1 John 5:4 - Because everyone who is begotten of God conquers the world – and this is the conquering power that conquered the world, our faith. The world and all of its lust war against us, opposing the commandments of God. God’s - [Daily Bread 3/7/2022](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-3-7-2022/) - Daily Bread - March 7, 2022 (The Second Day - Genesis 1:6-8) 1 John 5:5 - Who is conquering the world if not the one believing that Jesus is the Son of God? If we believe Jesus is the Son of God, then we are vested with the power to overthrow Satan at every point - [Daily Bread 3/8/2022](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-3-8-2022/) - Daily Bread - March 8, 2022 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13) 1 John 4:4 - You are from God little children and have conquered them, because greater is He that is in you than he that is in the world. Jesus Christ, the One Who conquered the devil and all of the power of - [Daily Bread 3/9/2022](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-3-9-2022/) - Daily Bread - March 9, 2022 (The Fourth Day - Genesis 1:14-19) 1 John 5:18 - We know that everyone that is begotten of God, sins not; but the one begotten of God keeps himself, and the Evil One cannot touch him. John makes all acts of sin a participation and agreement with the devil. - [Daily Bread 3/10/2022](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-3-10-2022/) - Daily Bread - March 10, 2023 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) John 5:19 - We know that we are of God, and the whole world is controlled by the Evil One. Separation From The World The world is not only under the control of Satan, who is the god of this world - it - [Daily Bread 3/11/2022](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-3-11-2022/) - Daily Bread - March 11, 2022 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) 1 John 5:19 - We know that we are of God, and the whole world is controlled by the Evil One. Discerning The Influences Of The World  Never before has the world been more at our doorsteps, and in many cases integrated - [Daily Bread 3/12/2022](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-3-12-2022/) - Daily Bread - March 12, 2022 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) Matthew 6:30 - But if God clothes the field, which today is and tomorrow is cast into the oven - how much more you, you of little faith? Prioritizing The Kingdom Of God Everyone has a choice: you can either live in the - [Daily Bread 3/14/2022](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-3-14-2022/) - Daily Bread - March 14, 2022 (The Second Day - Genesis 1:6-8) Matthew 6:30 - But if God clothes the field, which today is and tomorrow is cast into the oven - how much more you, you of little faith? Father Provides By Faith How can we possibly be concerned with the basic essentials of - [Daily Bread 3/15/2022](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-3-15-2022/) - Daily Bread - March 15, 2022 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13) Matthew 8:26 - And He said to them, "Why are you afraid, you of little faith?" Then He got up and rebuked the wind and the waves, and there became a great calm. When we think of the works of the man Christ - [Daily Bread 3/16/2022](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-3-16-2022/) - Daily Bread - March 16, 2022 (The Fourth Day - Genesis 1:14-19) Matthew 14:31 - And Jesus immediately stretched out His hand and took hold of him saying, "O you of little faith, why did you doubt?" Of the many miracles Jesus performed, walking on the water has to be one of the most outstanding. - [Daily Bread 3/17/2022](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-3-17-2022/) - Daily Bread - March 17, 2023 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) 1 Peter 1:7 - That the testing of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes even though tried with fire, may be found unto praise and glory and honor at Christ Jesus’ unveiling. Father gives us a measure of His - [Daily Bread 3/18/2022](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-3-18-2022/) - Daily Bread - March 18, 2022 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) 1 Peter 1:9 - Receiving salvation of your souls, the event of the faith.  This is the first of four times that ‘telos’ is used in 1 Peter. In 1 Peter 3:8 it is translated "finally" and in 4:7 and 4:17 it - [Daily Bread 3/19/2022](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-3-19-2022/) - Daily Bread - March 19, 2022 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) Luke 7:39 - And seeing this, the Pharisee who invited him said in himself, "If this were a prophet, He would know what sort of woman this is who touches Him - for she is a sinner?" Any encounter with Jesus is dramatic - [Daily Bread 3/21/2022](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-3-21-2022/) - Daily Bread - March 21, 2022 (The Second Day - Genesis 1:6-8) Luke 7:47-48 - "For this reason, I tell you her sins, which are many, are forgiven because she has shown great love; but the one who little is forgiven, loves little. Then he said to her, "Your sins are forgiven." How much have - [Daily Bread 3/22/2022](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-3-22-2022/) - Daily Bread - March 22, 2022 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13) Acts 3:16 - And the faith upon His Name has made this one strong whom you see and know; and the faith that is through Him gave to him this perfect health before you all. The Greek preposition ‘epi’ is translated most often - [Daily Bread 3/23/2022](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-3-23-2022/) - Daily Bread - March 23, 2022 (The Fourth Day - Genesis 1:14-19) John 4:48 - Then Jesus said to him, "If you do not see signs and wonders, surely you will not believe." The Gospel Jesus preached and delivered to His Church was one of signs and wonders (semeia kai terata). Signs and wonders were - [Daily Bread 3/24/2022](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-3-24-2022/) - Daily Bread - March 24, 2023 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) Isaiah 43:2 - When you pass through the waters, I will be with you. And the rivers, they shall not engulf you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon you. When you walk - [Daily Bread 3/25/2022](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-3-25-2022/) - Daily Bread - March 25, 2022 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) James 1:27 - Pure and undefiled service before God and the Father is to care for the fatherless and the widows in their trouble, and to keep himself unspotted from the world.  James warns us against only being hearers of the Word - [Daily Bread 3/26/2022](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-3-26-2022/) - Daily Bread - March 26, 2022 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) Romans 10:8 - But what does it say, The Word is near you, in your mouth and even in your heart; this is that Word of faith that proclaimed. Hearing The Word Of God Is Hearing The Faith Of God God’s people have - [Daily Bread 3/28/2022](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-3-28-2022/) - Daily Bread - March 28, 2022 (The Second Day - Genesis 1:6-8) Romans 10:8 - But what does it say, The Word is near you, in your mouth and even in your heart; this is that Word of faith that proclaimed. Speaking Faith Too many of God’s people speak things that have nothing to do - [Daily Bread 3/29/2022](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-3-29-2022/) - Daily Bread - March 29, 2022 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13) 2 Corinthians 4:13 - But we have the same Spirit of faith, according to the Scripture, "I believed, so I have spoken," we also believe, and so we speak. There are many who consider the "spirit of faith" as the attitude of the - [Daily Bread 3/30/2022](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-3-30-2022/) - Daily Bread - March 30, 2022 (The Fourth Day - Genesis 1:14-19) 2 Corinthians 5:7 - For we walk by faith, not by sight. God is doing more things around us and in us than we realize. There is a greater interaction going on between us and the things of the Spirit than what we - [Daily Bread 3/31/2022](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-3-31-2022/) - Daily Bread - March 31, 2023 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) 2 Corinthians 4:7 - But we have this treasure in earthen vessels that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us. The Treasure God has put a treasure in earthen vessels, a wellspring in the earthen body and - [Daily Bread 5/2/2025](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-5-2-2025/) - Email from Abiding Place Daily Bread - May 2, 2025 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) Romans 6:1-2 - What shall we say then? Should we continue in sin that grace may be abundant? Let it not be! How can we who died to sin still live any longer in it? 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It is trusting that what God - [Daily Bread 9/28/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-9-28-2024/) - Daily Bread - September 28, 2024 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) Ephesians 5:1 - Be then imitators of God as loving children. Delighting To Do God's Will Being self-willed must have no place in our lives. Jesus taught us to deny ourselves, and instead do only those things the Father shows us - [Daily Bread 9/27/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-9-27-2024/) - Daily Bread - September 27, 2024 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) Ephesians 5:1 - Be then imitators of God as loving children. God Himself Made It Possible For Us To Imitate Him God's nature is divine in every way. Everything about Him is good, lovely, and wonderful - and we are graced - [Daily Bread 9/26/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-9-26-2024/) - Daily Bread - September 26, 2024 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) Psalm 59:16 - I will sing of Your power and rejoice in the morning because of Your mercies; for You have been my defense and refuge in the day of my trouble. It is because of the Lord’s mercies that we - [Daily Bread 9/25/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-9-25-2024/) - Daily Bread - September 25, 2024 (The Fourth Day - Genesis 1:14-19) Lamentations 3:22-23 - The steadfast love of YHWH never ceases, for His mercies never come to an end. They are new every morning: great is Your faithfulness. Can you see God not as a condemning God, but as a merciful and - [Daily Bread 9/24/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-9-24-2024/) - Daily Bread - September 24, 2024 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13) Ephesians 2:4 - But God Who is rich in mercy through His abundant love with which He has loved us, The message/report we must hear and believe is that God is rich in mercy. His mercy flows from a deep and - [Daily Bread 9/23/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-9-23-2024/) - Daily Bread - September 23, 2024 (The Second Day - Genesis 1:6-8) Matthew 5:7 - Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy. The mercy of God is one of those beautiful ways of God we sing about, as well as benefit from, on a daily basis. God, Who is righteous and - [Daily Bread 9/21/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-9-21-2024/) - Daily Bread - September 21, 2024 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) 1 Corinthians 14:15 - What shall be done? I will pray with the Spirit and will pray with the understanding also. I will sing with the Spirit and will sing with the understanding also. The Proper Order For Church Meetings The - [Daily Bread 9/20/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-9-20-2024/) - Daily Bread - September 20, 2024 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) 1 Corinthians 14:15 - What shall be done? I will pray with the Spirit and will pray with the understanding also. I will sing with the Spirit and will sing with the understanding also. Prayer In The Spirit Activates Faith Praying - [Daily Bread 9/19/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-9-19-2024/) - Daily Bread - September 19, 2024 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) 1 Corinthians 14:13 - Therefore, he who speaks in a tongue should pray to put it into words. 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The Divine Order For The Church - [Daily Bread 9/16/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-9-16-2024/) - Daily Bread - September 16, 2024 (The Second Day - Genesis 1:6-8) 2 Chronicles 25:9 - And Amaziah said to the man of God, "But what shall we do for the hundred talents of silver which I gave to the army of Israel?" And the man of God said, "YHWH is able to - [Daily Bread 9/14/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-9-14-2024/) - Daily Bread - September 14, 2024 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) 2 Chronicles 25:9 - And Amaziah said to the man of God, "But what shall we do for the hundred talents of silver which I gave to the army of Israel?" And the man of God said, "YHWH is able to - [Daily Bread 9/13/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-9-13-2024/) - Daily Bread - September 13, 2024 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) Exodus 28:2 - And you shall make holy garments for Aaron, your brother, for glory and for beauty. 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Confidence In What God Has Told Us Our confidence comes from the promises God has made to us in His Word. - [Daily Bread 9/10/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-9-10-2024/) - Daily Bread - September 10, 2023 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13) Hebrews 10:4 - It is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sin. The Blood Of God Himself Redeems Without the blood there is no life, no forgiveness, no redemption, and no hope for mankind. The story - [Daily Bread 9/9/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-9-9-2024/) - Daily Bread - September 9, 2024 (The Second Day - Genesis 1:6-8) Hebrews 10:4 - It is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sin. Life Is In The Blood Many today and throughout history have failed to realize why the subject of the blood is so important to - [Daily Bread 9/7/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-9-7-2024/) - Daily Bread - September 7, 2024 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) Hebrews 9:12 - Neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by His own blood He entered once into the Holy Place, having obtained eternal redemption for us. The blood of Jesus presented to us by Jesus our great High - [Daily Bread 9/6/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-9-6-2024/) - Daily Bread - September 6, 2024 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) Hebrews 10:14 - For by one offering, He has forever perfected those who are made holy. Perfection In Jesus Many people act as though the Bible does not discuss perfection, but nothing can be further from the truth. 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No, for if a law had been given that had power to give life, then righteousness would have indeed come by the law. 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His Workmanship - The New Creation Paul opens up his Epistle to the Ephesians by declaring why - [Daily Bread 8/27/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-8-27-2024/) - Daily Bread - August 27, 2024 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13) Ephesians 3:19 - And to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, so that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.  The very idea of the possibility of being filled with God's fullness is unimaginable. However, - [Daily Bread 8/26/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-8-26-2024/) - Daily Bread - August 26, 2024 (The Second Day - Genesis 1:6-8) Ephesians 1:22-23 - ...and has placed all things under His feet, and appointed Him the head over all the Church, who is His body, the fullness of Him that fills all in all. The Fullness Of The Lord Jesus The mystery - [Daily Bread 8/24/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-8-24-2024/) - Daily Bread - August 24, 2024 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) Ephesians 1:22-23 - ...and has placed all things under His feet, and appointed Him the head over all the Church, who is His body, the fullness of Him that fills all in all. The Holy Spirit Reveals Jesus In The Church - [Daily Bread 8/23/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-8-23-2024/) - Daily Bread - August 23, 2024 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) Ephesians 1:22-23 - ...and has placed all things under His feet, and appointed Him the head over all the Church, who is His body, the fullness of Him that fills all in all. The Church Functions As One Person With Jesus - [Daily Bread 8/22/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-8-22-2024/) - Daily Bread - August 22, 2024 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) 1 John 4:17 - In this the love is perfected within us that we may have confidence in the day of judgment because as He is so are we in this world. Perfected In Love & Living The Life Of Jesus - [Daily Bread 8/21/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-8-21-2024/) - Daily Bread - August 21, 2024 (The Fourth Day - Genesis 1:14-19) 1 John 4:17 - In this the love is perfected within us that we may have confidence in the day of judgment, because as He is, so are we in this world. As He Is, So Are We If you want - [Daily Bread 8/20/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-8-20-2024/) - Daily Bread - August 20, 2024 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13) 1 John 2:6 - He that says he abides in Him ought himself to walk also just as He walks. Jesus Always Pleased the Father, and So Should We The life of Christ is filled with the goodness and purity of - [Daily Bread 8/19/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-8-19-2024/) - Daily Bread - August 19, 2024 (The Second Day - Genesis 1:6-8) 1 John 2:6 - He that says he abides in Him ought himself to walk also just as He walks. The Holy Spirit Teaches Us To Abide In The Life Jesus Modeled Christ Jesus has given all men everywhere the invitation - [Daily Bread 8/17/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-8-17-2024/) - Daily Bread - August 17, 2024 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) 1 John 2:6 - He that says he abides in Him ought himself to walk also just as He walks. Abiding in Christ Jesus The Gospel message of "being in Him," is one of the most important in the New Testament - [Daily Bread 8/16/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-8-16-2024/) - Daily Bread - August 16, 2024 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) Colossians 1:16 - For by Him everything in the Heavens and upon the Earth was created, the visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities, everything was created through Him and unto Him. Jesus is the One Who - [Daily Bread 8/15/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-8-15-2024/) - Daily Bread - August 15, 2024 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) John 1:3 - All things came into being by Him, and without Him not even one thing came into being unless He made it. The exact way in which all things came into being by him is revealed in Hebrew 11:3, - [Daily Bread 8/14/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-8-14-2024/) - Daily Bread - August 14, 2024 (The Fourth Day - Genesis 1:14-19) John 1:1 - In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. Jesus, as the Word, is the One Who spoke all things into being (Colossians1:16; Hebrews 11:3). Jesus is the Word of - [Daily Bread 8/13/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-8-13-2024/) - Daily Bread - August 13, 2024 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13) 2 Peter 1:19 - And we have a more certain word of prophecy that you do well to take hold of as a light shining in a dark place until the day shines through and the morning star arises in your - [Daily Bread 8/12/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-8-12-2024/) - Daily Bread - August 12, 2024 (The Second Day - Genesis 1:6-8) Matthew 4:19 - And He said to them, "Come, follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men." Jesus Modeled How We Would Live His Life If we will follow Jesus, He will show us how to reach the lost. - [Daily Bread 8/10/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-8-10-2024/) - Daily Bread - August 10, 2024 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) Jude 19 - These are those who cause divisions, carnal ones who do not have the Spirit. There is nothing that can bring reproach to the Name of the Lord Jesus and His Church more than a divisive spirit. When people - [Daily Bread 8/9/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-8-9-2024/) - Daily Bread - August 9, 2024 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) Jude 17-18 - But you, beloved, remember the words spoken before by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ, for they said to you that in the last time there will be scoffers indulging their own ungodly desires. Jude urgently addresses - [Daily Bread 8/8/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-8-8-2024/) - Daily Bread - August 8, 2024 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) John 13:34 - I give to you a new commandment: that you love one an- other. Just as I have loved you, that you also love one another. Love One Another The most injurious thing to the Gospel of Jesus Christ - [Daily Bread 8/7/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-8-7-2024/) - Daily Bread - August 7, 2024 (The Fourth Day - Genesis 1:14-19) John 13:34 - I give to you a new commandment: that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, that you also love one another. Loving Just Like God Loves The New Covenant has a new commandment: we are - [Daily Bread 8/6/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-8-6-2024/) - Daily Bread - August 6, 2024 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13) Jude 3-4 - Beloved, having made all haste to write to you concerning the common salvation, I have written to you out of an emergency to urge you to contend for the faith that was once and for all entrust- ed - [Daily Bread 8/5/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-8-5-2024/) - Daily Bread - August 5, 2024 (The Second Day - Genesis 1:6-8) Romans 6:19 - I speak as a man because of the frailty of your flesh. For as you have yielded your members as slaves to uncleanness and to iniquity unto iniquity, in the same way now yield your members as servants - [Daily Bread 8/3/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-8-3-2024/) - Daily Bread - August 3, 2024 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) Romans 6:19 - I speak as a man because of the frailty of your flesh. For as you have yielded your members as slaves to uncleanness and to iniquity unto iniquity, in the same way now yield your members as servants - [Daily Bread 8/2/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-8-2-2024/) - Daily Bread - August 2, 2024 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) Romans 6:19 - I speak as a man because of the frailty of your flesh. For as you have yielded your members as slaves to uncleanness and to iniquity unto iniquity, in the same way now yield your members as servants - [Daily Bread 8/1/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-8-1-2024/) - Daily Bread - August 1, 2024 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) Romans 8:19 - I speak as a man because of the frailty of your flesh. For as you have yielded your members as slaves to uncleanness and to iniquity unto iniquity, in the same way now yield your members as servants - [Daily Bread 7/31/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-7-31-2024/) - Daily Bread - July 31, 2024 (The Fourth Day - Genesis 1:14-19) 1 Peter 2:2 - As newborn babes, long for the genuine milk of the Word that you may grow by it. Determined To Grow Many stand by and want God to work a miracle, not realizing this work has been entrusted - [Daily Bread 7/30/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-7-30-2024/) - Daily Bread - July 30, 2024 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13) 1 Peter 2:2 - As newborn babes, long for the genuine milk of the Word that you may grow by it. Growing By Hearing & Engaging In What The Word Commands When we were born of the Spirit, we were not - [Daily Bread 7/29/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-7-29-2024/) - Daily Bread - July 29, 2024 (The Second Day - Genesis 1:6-8) 1 Peter 2:2 - As newborn babes, long for the genuine milk of the Word that you may grow by it. A New & Sensitive Heart To Hear God's Word In order to cooperate with God, we must know His will. - [Daily Bread 7/27/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-7-27-2024/) - Daily Bread - July 27, 2024 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) 2 Timothy 4:3 - For the time will come when they will not tolerate sound doctrine, but, having itching ears, will heap up unto themselves teachers after their own lusts. Itching-Ear Disease Unfortunately, the types of teachers demanded by those who - [Daily Bread 7/26/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-7-26-2024/) - Daily Bread - July 26, 2024 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) 2 Timothy 4:3 - For the time will come when they will not tolerate sound doctrine, but, having itching ears, will heap up unto themselves teachers after their own lusts. Sound Doctrine Has the time now come that men will not - [Daily Bread 7/25/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-7-25-2024/) - Daily Bread - July 25, 2024 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) 2 Timothy 3:12-13 - And also, all who live godly in Christ Jesus will be persecuted. But wicked men and imposters will continue to become worse, deceiving and being deceived. Progression Of Deception Here are just two recent examples of the - [Daily Bread 7/24/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-7-24-2024/) - Daily Bread - July 24, 2024 (The Fourth Day - Genesis 1:14-19) 2 Timothy 3:12-13 - And also, all who live godly in Christ Jesus will be persecuted. But wicked men and imposters will continue to become worse, deceiving and being deceived. Deception Through Demonic Influence One of the fundamental things we must - [Daily Bread 7/23/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-7-23-2024/) - Daily Bread - July 23, 2024 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13) Exodus 24:8 - And Moses took the blood and sprinkled it upon the people and said, "This is the blood of the covenant which YHWH cut with you, concerning all of these words." The covenant of God is relational, not legal - [Daily Bread 7/22/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-7-22-2024/) - Daily Bread - July 22, 2024 (The Second Day - Genesis 1:6-8) Joshua 1:8 - The book of this Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall recite from it day and night so that you will observe to do all that is written, for then you shall succeed in your - [Daily Bread 7/20/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-7-20-2024/) - Daily Bread - July 20, 2024 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) 2 Timothy 2:5 - And also, if anyone competes, he is not crowned unless he shall have competed lawfully. A great opportunity has been afforded to each one of us. If we desire, we can function in the majesty and glory - [Daily Bread 7/19/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-7-19-2024/) - Daily Bread - July 19, 2024 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) 2 Timothy 2:4 - No one serving as a soldier entangles himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please Him who enlisted him to be a soldier. The first thing everyone should be aware of is that God - [Daily Bread 7/18/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-7-18-2024/) - Daily Bread - July 18, 2024 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) 2 Timothy 1:13-14 - Follow the example of sound words that you have heard from me, in faith and love which are in Christ Jesus. Keep that precious thing entrusted to you through the Holy Spirit that dwells in you. Although - [Daily Bread 7/17/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-7-17-2024/) - Daily Bread - July 17, 2024 (The Fourth Day - Genesis 1:14-19) Ephesians 3:18-19 - So that you may have strength to comprehend, with all the saints, what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge so that you may be filled - [Daily Bread 7/16/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-7-16-2024/) - Daily Bread - July 16, 2024 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13) Philippians 4:4 - Rejoice in the Lord always, and again, I say, rejoice! The Importance Of Rejoicing Always The abundant life that is Christ Jesus is most obviously expressed in our lives through the love of God and the joy of - [Daily Bread 7/15/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-7-15-2024/) - Daily Bread - July 15, 202 (The Second Day - Genesis 1:6-8) Philippians 4:4 - Rejoice in the Lord always, and again, I say, rejoice! The Benefits Of Simple Obedience To God's Word The biggest joy thief is sin and condemnation. The Lord has all of the mercy and compassion we could ever - [Daily Bread 7/13/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-7-13-2024/) - Daily Bread - July 13, 2024 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) John 16:13 - But when the Spirit of Truth comes, He will guide you into all truth, for indeed He will not speak on His Own, but whatever He hears, He will speak, and He will announce to you what is - [Daily Bread 7/12/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-7-12-2024/) - Daily Bread - July 12, 2024 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) Isaiah 59:21 - "As for Me, this is My Covenant with them," says YHWH, "My Spirit that is upon you and My Word which I put in your mouth shall not depart from your mouth, and from the mouth of your - [Daily Bread 7/11/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-7-11-2024/) - Daily Bread - July 11, 2024 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) Acts 2:33 - Therefore, God exalted Him to His right hand. And having received from the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, He has poured out this, which you now see and hear. Jesus' Ministry Has Not Changed Many today - [Daily Bread 7/10/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-7-10-2024/) - Daily Bread - July 10, 2024 (The Fourth Day - Genesis 1:14-19) Acts 2:33 - Therefore, God exalted Him to His right hand. And having received from the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, He has poured out this, which you now see and hear. Jesus told a general audience at the - [Daily Bread 7/9/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-7-9-2024/) - Daily Bread - July 9, 2024 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13) John 15:19 - If you were of the world, the world would be fond of its own. On account of this, the world hates you, because you are not of the world, for I have chosen you out of the world. - [Daily Bread 7/8/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-7-8-2024/) - Daily Bread - July 8, 2024 (The Second Day - Genesis 1:6-8) John 15:19 - If you were of the world, the world would be fond of its own. On account of this, the world hates you, because you are not of the world, for I have chosen you out of the world. - [Daily Bread 7/6/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-7-6-2024/) - Daily Bread - July 6, 2024 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) Luke 11:13 - If you then who are evil know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the Heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him? Jesus did not talk about "gifts of - [Daily Bread 7/5/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-7-5-2024/) - Daily Bread - July 5, 2024 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) 1 Peter 2:9 - But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for a treasured possession, that you may announce the excellencies of the One Who called you from darkness into His marvelous light. There - [Daily Bread 7/4/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-7-4-2024/) - Daily Bread - July 4, 2024 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) Genesis 28:17 - And he was afraid and said, "How fearful is this place; for this is none other than the House of God, and this the Gate of Heaven. The House Of God Did you realize that you are walking - [Daily Bread 7/3/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-7-3-2024/) - Daily Bread - July 3, 2024 (The Fourth Day - Genesis 1:14-19) Revelation 1:6 - And has made us kings and priests to God and His Father; glory and might to Him for ever and ever. Amen. The idea of God’s people being a kingdom of priests and a holy nation is communicated - [Daily Bread 7/1/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-7-1-2024/) - Daily Bread - July 1, 2024 (The Second Day - Genesis 1:6-8) Proverbs 29:18 - In no vision, the people are out of control (perish), but he that keeps the law (revelation of God/Word of God), he is blessed. Old Testament Examples Revelation comes to us by the Holy Spirit, Who has empowered - [Daily Bread 6/29/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-6-29-2024/) - Daily Bread - June 29, 2024 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) John 14:20 - On that day, you shall know that I am in the Father, and you are in Me, and I am in you. The Holy Spirit has come to prove to us that we are one with Jesus, and - [Daily Bread 6/28/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-6-28-2024/) - Daily Bread - June 28, 2024 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) Psalms 86:11 - Teach me, Yehowah, Your way, that I may walk in Your truth; unite my heart to fear Your Name.. It never ceases to amaze me how many people I run into that think somehow God is no longer - [Daily Bread 6/27/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-6-27-2024/) - Daily Bread - June 27, 2024 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) John 15:7 - If you dwell in Me, and My words dwell in you, then you may ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you. Dwelling In Christ & Receiving Whatever We Ask Dwelling in Christ is a - [Daily Bread 6/26/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-6-26-2024/) - Daily Bread - June 26, 2024 (The Fourth Day - Genesis 1:14-19) John 15:7 - If you dwell in Me, and My words dwell in you, then you may ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you. Faith Necessitates Obedience The junction of where the works of Christ, the Word - [Daily Bread 6/25/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-6-25-2024/) - Daily Bread - June 25, 2024 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13) John 15:7 - If you dwell in Me, and My words dwell in you, then you may ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you. Dwelling In Christ Is Our Identity The Greek word ‘menein’ is the same - [Daily Bread 6/24/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-6-24-2024/) - Daily Bread - June 24, 2024 (The Second Day - Genesis 1:6-8) John 15:4 - Dwell in Me, and I in you. Just as the branch has no power to bring forth fruit by itself, unless it remains in the vine, so neither can you, unless you remain in Me. Jesus has made - [Daily Bread 6/22/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-6-22-2024/) - Daily Bread - June 22, 2024 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) Romans 8:4 - That the righteousness of the Law might be fulfilled in us who walk not after the flesh but after the Spirit. In Romans chapter seven, Paul provides us with insight regarding the righteousness of the Law and man's - [Daily Bread 6/21/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-6-21-2024/) - Daily Bread - June 21, 2024 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) Romans 8:3 - For the Law was powerless in that it was weak through the flesh. God sent His Son in the likeness of sinful flesh and concerning sin condemned sin in the flesh. Although the Word, Jesus Christ, became "flesh", - [Daily Bread 6/20/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-6-20-2024/) - Daily Bread - June 20, 2024 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) Romans 8:2 - For the Law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has freed me from the law of sin and death. Whereas we were once controlled and dominated by the law of sin and death, we are now - [Daily Bread 6/19/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-6-19-2024/) - Daily Bread - June 19, 2024 (The Fourth Day - Genesis 1:14-19) Romans 8:1 - There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh but after the Spirit. Walking Not After The Flesh The flesh may be understood as walking after the human ability, which cannot - [Daily Bread 6/18/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-6-18-2024/) - Daily Bread - June 18, 2024 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13) Romans 8:1 - There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh but after the Spirit. Being "In Christ Jesus" Being in Christ Jesus is the dominant theme of Romans Chapter 8 - as - [Daily Bread 6/17/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-6-17-2024/) - Daily Bread - June 17, 2024 (The Second Day - Genesis 1:6-8) Romans 8:1 - There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. No Condemnation For Those Living In The Spirit Romans chapters 3:1-20 and 7:1-25 outline the condemnation that existed - [Daily Bread 6/15/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-6-15-2024/) - Daily Bread - June 15, 2024 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) Ephesians 1:3 - Blessed is the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Who has blessed us in Christ with all spiritual blessings in Heaven. Spiritual Blessings In Heaven God dwells in a realm called Heaven, or as the Greek word ‘epouranios’ - [Daily Bread 6/14/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-6-14-2024/) - Daily Bread - June 14, 2024 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) Ephesians 1:3 - Blessed is the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Who has blessed us in Christ with all spiritual blessings in Heaven. The Manifestation of the Spiritual The final words Jesus spoke to His disciples before He ascended to - [Daily Bread 6/13/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-6-13-2024/) - Daily Bread - June 13, 2024 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) Ephesians 1:3 - Blessed is the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Who has blessed us in Christ with all spiritual blessings in Heaven. Spiritual Blessings Revealing Jesus The Greek word ‘pneumatikos’ (spiritual) is only found in the New Testament. It - [Daily Bread 6/12/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-6-12-2024/) - Daily Bread - June 12, 2024 (The Fourth Day - Genesis 1:14-19) 2 Peter 3:9-12 - The Lord of the promise does not delay as some think it’s delayed, but is patient toward us, not willing for anyone to be destroyed, but for all to come to repentance. But the Day of the - [Daily Bread 6/11/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-6-11-2024/) - Daily Bread - June 11, 2024 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13) 2 Corinthians 4:13 - And having the same Spirit of faith – according as it has been written: “I believed, therefore I spoke” – also we believe, and therefore also we speak. There are many who consider the "spirit of faith" as the - [Daily Bread 6/10/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-6-10-2024/) - Daily Bread - June 10, 2024 (The Second Day - Genesis 1:6-8) Romans 1:17 - For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith, as it has been written, "But the righteous shall live by faith." Righteousness By Faith Righteousness by faith was first mentioned in Genesis 15:6 and modeled for - [Daily Bread 6/8/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-6-8-2024/) - Daily Bread - June 8, 2024 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) Amos 5:24 - Let judgement flow down as the water, and righteousness as an ever flowing stream. We should all find it amazing how we want the sinners to stop sinning, while all the time sin and iniquity runs rampant among - [Daily Bread 6/7/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-6-7-2024/) - Daily Bread - June 7, 2024 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) Colossians 3:16 - Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms, in hymns, in spiritual songs, singing with grace in your heart to the Lord. The Inspiration Of The Word Of Christ - [Daily Bread 6/6/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-6-6-2024/) - Daily Bread - June 6, 2024 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) Matthew 7:24 - Everyone therefore who hears these words of Mine and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house upon a rock. Disobedience vs Obedience  The false security of those who are at - [Daily Bread 6/5/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-6-5-2024/) - Daily Bread - June 5, 2024 (The Fourth Day - Genesis 1:14-19) Matthew 7:24 - Everyone therefore who hears these words of Mine and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house upon a rock. The Foolish vs The Wise  There is only one thing that - [Daily Bread 6/4/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-6-4-2024/) - Daily Bread - June 4, 2024 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13) Matthew 7:24 - Everyone therefore who hears these words of Mine and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house upon a rock. Obedience Is Essential There is a terrible consequence to neglecting the Word - [Daily Bread 6/3/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-6-3-2024/) - Daily Bread - June 3, 2024 (The Second Day - Genesis 1:6-8) Proverbs 15:24 - The way of life is above to the wise, that they may depart from hell beneath. If we have been raised up together with Christ Jesus, then we must set our affections on things above and not on - [Daily Bread 6/1/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-6-1-2024/) - Daily Bread - June 1, 2024 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) Proverbs 10:22 - The blessings of YHWH causes one to become rich, and no sorrow is added with it. The Blessing Of The Lord Causes Us To Prosper In Every Way The blessing of the Lord is usually the result of - [Daily Bread 5/31/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-5-31-2024/) - Daily Bread - May 31, 2024 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) Proverbs 10:22 - The blessings of YHWH causes one to become rich, and no sorrow is added with it. The concept of the blessing of the Lord is associated with both spiritual and material riches everywhere it is used in the - [Daily Bread 5/30/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-5-30-2024/) - Daily Bread - May 30, 2024 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) Romans 8:15 - You have not received the spirit of slavery again to fear, but you have received the spirit of sonship whereby we cry out, “Abba Father.” Paul's Perspective Of 'Sonship' In that Paul is the only one who used this word - [Daily Bread 5/29/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-5-29-2024/) - Daily Bread - May 29, 2024 (The Fourth Day - Genesis 1:14-19) Romans 8:15 - You have not received the spirit of slavery again to fear, but you have received the spirit of sonship whereby we cry out, “Abba Father.” Properly Defining Our Sonship From Scripture To say we have not been begotten of God - [Daily Bread 5/28/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-5-28-2024/) - Daily Bread - May 28, 2024 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13) Romans 8:16 - It is the Spirit that bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God. Sonship The testimony of our sonship is further extended by a word some translators render as "adoption" (huiothesias) based upon a theological understanding of - [Daily Bread 5/27/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-5-27-2024/) - Daily Bread - May 27, 2024 (The Second Day - Genesis 1:6-8) Romans 8:16 - It is the Spirit that bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God. Children Of God Begotten By The Spirit Paul uses the word for "sons" (huios) and the word for "children" (tekna) interchangeably. In Romans chapter - [Daily Bread 5/25/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-5-25-2024/) - Daily Bread - May 25, 2024 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) Romans 8:16 - It is the Spirit that bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God. The Witness Of The Spirit God has given us a new spirit so we can be yielded to the Holy Spirit and do what - [Daily Bread 5/24/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-5-24-2024/) - Daily Bread - May 24, 2024 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) Romans 8:15 - You have not received the spirit of slavery again to fear, but you have received the spirit of sonship whereby we cry out, “Abba Father.” In the New Testament, Jesus Christ is the first one called a "son of God", - [Daily Bread 5/23/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-5-23-2024/) - Daily Bread - May 23, 2024 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) Romans 8:22-23 - We also know that all the creation groans and travails together until now. And not only it, but we also – who have the firstfruits of the Spirit – we also ourselves groan within ourselves, eagerly awaiting sonship's redemption of - [Daily Bread 5/22/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-5-22-2024/) - Daily Bread - May 22, 2024 (The Fourth Day - Genesis 1:14-19) Romans 8:19 - For the Creation eagerly awaits the manifestation of the sons of God. The Liberating Ministry Of Jesus Jesus is the model of sonship, and we are to walk in His footsteps if we expect to live His life! (1 Peter - [Daily Bread 5/21/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-5-21-2024/) - Daily Bread - May 21, 2024 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13) Romans 8:28-29 - And we know that to those who love God, all things work together for good to those who are called according to His purpose. Because whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, - [Daily Bread 5/20/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-5-20-2024/) - Daily Bread - May 20, 2024 (The Second Day - Genesis 1:6-8) Romans 8:19 - For the Creation eagerly awaits the manifestation of the sons of God. The Manifestation Of The Sons Of God As many as have been born of the Spirit and who walk in the Spirit are the sons of God (Romans - [Daily Bread 5/18/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-5-18-2024/) - Daily Bread - May 18, 2024 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) Psalms 90:11 - Who knows the power of Your wrath? Even according to Your fear, so is Your wrath. I am constantly amazed at the mercy and tenderness of God. His mercy and grace were exemplified both in the lives of - [Daily Bread 5/17/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-5-17-2024/) - Daily Bread - May 17, 2024 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) Matthew 7:23 - And then I will announce to them, ‘I never knew you – get away from me, you workers of iniquity!’ Doers Of The Word There are those who have used this passage to point the finger of accusation - [Daily Bread 5/16/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-5-16-2024/) - Daily Bread - May 16, 2024 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) John 6:56 - He who eats of My flesh and drinks of My blood dwells in Me, and I in him. Living The Life of Jesus Believing on His Name takes on an entire new dimension when we recognize it is - [Daily Bread 5/15/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-5-15-2024/) - Daily Bread - May 15, 2024 (The Fourth Day - Genesis 1:14-19) John 6:56 - He who eats of My flesh and drinks of My blood dwells in Me, and I in him. Jesus, Our Life & Ability The Father sent Jesus, and He lived by the Father, so now those who will - [Daily Bread 5/14/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-5-14-2024/) - Daily Bread - May 14, 2024 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13) John 6:56 - He who eats of My flesh and drinks of My blood dwells in Me, and I in him. Oneness With God Fundamental to our relationship with God and communion with Christ Jesus is the revelation of the oneness - [Daily Bread 5/13/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-5-13-2024/) - Daily Bread - May 13, 2024 (The Second Day - Genesis 1:6-8) Matthew 5:10 - Blessed are those persecuted for the sake of righteousness, because theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven. Jesus preached that the righteous are the ones that will inherit the Kingdom of God (Matthew 5:6, 20, 6:33; John 3:20, 7:7, 15:19; 1 - [Daily Bread 5/11/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-5-11-2024/) - Daily Bread - May 11, 2024 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) John 5:17 - But Jesus answered them, "My Father is always at work, and so I work." Representing Jesus Properly When Jesus worked a miracle, it was by the Spirit of the Father - the Holy Spirit - and not something He did - [Daily Bread 5/10/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-5-10-2024/) - Daily Bread - May 10, 2024 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) John 5:17 - But Jesus answered them, "My Father is always at work, and so I work." Jesus Continues His Work Through Us Jesus did many signs, wonders, and miracles - but He never took the credit. It was the Father in Christ - [Daily Bread 5/9/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-5-9-2024/) - Daily Bread - May 9, 2024 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) Romans 13:12 - The night is far gone, and the day is near. Let us, therefore, cast aside the works of darkness, and let us be endued with the armor of light. We are in the last hour of time (1 - [Daily Bread 5/8/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-5-8-2024/) - Daily Bread - May 8, 2024 (The Fourth Day - Genesis 1:14-19) Romans 12:9 - Have genuine love, hating the evil, cleaving to the good. In the opening statements of this chapter, Paul instructs each individual in the strongest terms possible to yield up their lives to God (Romans 12:1-2). In doing so, - [Daily Bread 5/7/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-5-7-2024/) - Daily Bread - May 7, 2024 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13) John 5:19 - Jesus therefore replied and said to them, "With absolute certainty, I tell you: the Son does not have ability to do anything of Himself, for whatever He sees the Father doing, all these things the Son may also do likewise." - [Daily Bread 5/6/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-5-6-2024/) - Daily Bread - May 6, 2024 (The Second Day - Genesis 1:6-8) 2 Thessalonians 1:11 - Unto which we also pray continually for you that our God would count you worthy of the calling and fulfill all the goodness of His good pleasure and work of faith in power. Paul relates the similar message in - [Daily Bread 5/4/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-5-4-2024/) - Daily Bread - May 4, 2024 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) 1 John 4:17 - In this the love is perfected within us: that we may have confidence in the day of judgment, because as He is, so are we in this world. Boldness & Confidence In God's Love What greater confidence could the - [Daily Bread 5/3/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-5-3-2024/) - Daily Bread - May 3, 2024 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) 1 John 4:17 - In this the love is perfected within us, that we may have confidence in the day of judgment; because as He is, so are we in this world. Perfected Love The most yielded state of the heart is being - [Daily Bread 5/2/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-5-2-2024/) - Daily Bread - May 2, 2024 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) 1 Thessalonians 3:13 - So that He may establish your hearts blameless in holiness before God and our Father in the coming of Jesus our Lord with all His holy ones. God’s saints, or holy ones, are those who have been cleansed and - [Daily Bread 5/1/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-5-1-2024/) - Daily Bread - May 1, 2024 (The Fourth Day - Genesis 1:14-19) Romans 9:31-33 - But Israel, who pursued the righteousness of the Law, did not obtain the righteousness of the Law. Why? Because it was not from faith, but as by the works of the Law, for they have stumbled at the - [Daily Bread 4/30/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-4-30-2024/) - Daily Bread - April 30, 2024 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13) Galatians 3:2-3 - This one thing I want to learn from you: Did you receive the Spirit through the works of the law or through hearing of faith? Are you so foolish? Having begun by the Spirit, are you now perfected by the - [Daily Bread 4/29/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-4-29-2024/) - Daily Bread - April 29, 2024 (The Second Day - Genesis 1:6-8) Galatians 3:2-3 - This one thing I want to learn from you: Did you receive the Spirit through the works of the law or through hearing of faith? Are you so foolish? Having begun by the Spirit, are you now perfected by the - [Daily Bread 4/27/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-4-27-2024/) - Daily Bread - April 27, 2024 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) Philippians 3:8 - And what is more, I continue to regard everything as loss for the incomprehensible privilege of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord - for Whom I have suffered the loss of everything, and consider it dung, that I might win Christ. - [Daily Bread 4/26/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-4-26-2024/) - Daily Bread - April 26, 2024 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) Galatians 2:20 - I am crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who lives, but Christ Who lives in me. And the life that I now live in the flesh, I live by the faith of the Son of God, - [Daily Bread 4/25/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-4-25-2024/) - Daily Bread - April 25, 2024 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) Philippians 3:9 - And being found in Him not having my own righteousness from the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, righteousness by the faith from God.  The miracle of salvation brought Christ Jesus into our lives and - [Daily Bread 4/24/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-4-24-2024/) - Daily Bread - April 24, 2024 (The Fourth Day - Genesis 1:14-19) 1 John 3:7 - Little children, let no one deceive you: he who does righteousness is righteous, just as He is righteous. Participating with the Righteousness of God The Spirit of God only does righteousness. We have been born of the - [Daily Bread 4/23/2023](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-4-23-2023/) - Daily Bread - April 23, 2023 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13) 1 John 3:7 - Little children, let no one deceive you: he who does righteousness is righteous, just as He is righteous. The Activity Of Righteousness God Desires There is a power of deception at work right now that has an - [Daily Bread 4/22/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-4-22-2024/) - Daily Bread - April 22, 2024 (The Second Day - Genesis 1:6-8) 1 John 3:7 - Little children, let no one deceive you: he who does righteousness is righteous, just as He is righteous. Representatives Of Righteousness The line must be drawn in the heart of those who have called upon the Name - [Daily Bread 4/20/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-4-20-2024/) - Daily Bread - April 20, 2024 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) Romans 6:14-18 - For sin shall not have dominion over you, for you are not under the Law, but under grace. What then, shall we sin be- cause we are not under the Law but under grace? Let it not be! Do you - [Daily Bread 4/18/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-4-18-2024/) - Daily Bread - April 18, 2024 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) Romans 6:6 - Knowing this, that our old man was crucified together with Him, so that the body of sin may be abolished, that we should no longer serve sin. The Dividing Line & The Decision Newness of life is ours - [Daily Bread 4/17/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-4-17-2024/) - Daily Bread - April 17, 2024 (The Fourth Day - Genesis 1:14-19) Romans 6:6 - Knowing this, that our old man was crucified together with Him, so that the body of sin may be abolished, that we should no longer serve sin. The Miracle of a Changed Life Salvation is Jesus formed in - [Daily Bread 4/16/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-4-16-2024/) - Daily Bread - April 16, 2024 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13) Romans 6:4 - Therefore, we were buried with Him by baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised up from the dead through the glory of the Father, in this way also we may walk in newness of life. Walking In Newness - [Daily Bread 4/15/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-4-15-2024/) - Daily Bread - April 15, 2024 (The Second Day - Genesis 1:6-8) Romans 6:4 - Therefore, we were buried with Him by baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised up from the dead through the glory of the Father, in this way also we may walk in newness of life. A New State - [Daily Bread 4/13/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-4-13-2024/) - Daily Bread - April 13, 2024 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) Psalms 89:14 - Righteousness and judgment are the foundation of Your throne, lovingkindness and truth shall go before Your presence. Everyone desires to be happy, but few understand the way of true happiness. Happiness is found in the things we enjoy - [Daily Bread 4/12/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-4-12-2024/) - Daily Bread - April 12, 2024 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) Titus 3:6 - Which He poured out richly through Jesus Christ our Savior. God, Who is rich in mercy, has done for us what we could never have done for ourselves. Our Heavenly Father loves us so much He gave us the most - [Daily Bread 4/11/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-4-11-2024/) - Daily Bread - April 11, 2024 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) Titus 3:5 - He saved us, not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit. We were saved from the former way of life through the new - [Daily Bread 4/10/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-4-10-2024/) - Daily Bread - April 10, 2024 (The Fourth Day - Genesis 1:14-19) Romans 6:1-2 - What shall we say then? Should we continue in sin that grace may be abundant? Let it not be! How can we who died to sin still live any longer in it? "How can we who have died - [Daily Bread 4/9/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-4-9-2024/) - Daily Bread - April 9, 2024 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13) Romans 6:1-2 - What shall we say then? Should we continue in sin that grace may be abundant? Let it not be! How can we who died to sin still live any longer in it? Are We Under The Dominion Of - [Daily Bread 4/8/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-4-8-2024/) - Daily Bread - April 8, 2024 (The Second Day - Genesis 1:6-8) Psalms 89:7 - God is greatly to be feared through the council of His holy ones, and to be feared by all who are around about Him. The Holiness Of God & Consecration To The Life Of Jesus In the Holiness - [Daily Bread 4/6/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-4-6-2024/) - Daily Bread - April 6, 2024 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) Psalms 89:7 - God is greatly to be feared through the council of His holy ones, and to be feared by all who are around about Him. Biblical Revival & The Holiness Of God A revival of the things we read - [Daily Bread 4/5/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-4-5-2024/) - Daily Bread - April 5, 2024 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) Psalms 89:7 - God is greatly to be feared through the council of His holy ones, and to be feared by all who are around about Him. The Responsibility Of Being God's Representatives The Holy Spirit desires to reveal the presence - [Daily Bread 4/4/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-4-4-2024/) - Daily Bread - April 4, 2024 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) Romans 8:18 - For I calculate that this that befalls us now for a season is not worthy of the glory that is about to be revealed in us. The Glory To Be Revealed How are we supposed to deal with the suffering - [Daily Bread 4/3/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-4-3-2024/) - Daily Bread - April 3, 2024 (The Fourth Day - Genesis 1:14-19) John 11:25 - Jesus said to her, “I am the Resurrection and the Life. The one who believes in Me, even if he dies, he shall live." God's Calling Cards & Keys To Unlock Hearts Ironically, the intended purpose of miracles, - [Daily Bread 4/2/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-4-2-2024/) - Daily Bread - April 2, 2024 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13) John 11:25 - Jesus said to her, “I am the Resurrection and the Life. The one who believes in Me, even if he dies, he shall live." The Divine Partnership Of Confident Relationship Even though Jesus already knew the Father wanted - [Daily Bread 4/1/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-4-1-2024/) - Daily Bread - April 1, 2024 (The Second Day - Genesis 1:6-8) John 11:25 - Jesus said to her, “I am the Resurrection and the Life. The one who believes in Me, even if he dies, he shall live." Lazarus Raised From The Dead When Jesus arrived in Bethany, only Martha came out - [Daily Bread 3/30/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-3-30-2024/) - Daily Bread - March 30, 2024 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) Colossians 3:1-3 - If you then be risen together with Christ, seek those things that are above, where Christ is seated on the right hand of God. Set your affection on things that are above, not on things of this Earth. For you - [Daily Bread 3/29/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-3-29-2024/) - Daily Bread - March 29, 2024 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) Colossians 3:1-3 - If you then be risen together with Christ, seek those things that are above, where Christ is seated on the right hand of God. Set your affection on things that are above, not on things of this Earth. For you - [Daily Bread 3/28/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-3-28-2024/) - Daily Bread - March 28, 2024 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) Colossians 3:1-3 - If you then be risen together with Christ, seek those things that are above, where Christ is seated on the right hand of God. Set your affection on things that are above, not on things of this Earth. For you - [Daily Bread 3/27/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-3-27-2024/) - Daily Bread - March 27, 2024 (The Fourth Day - Genesis 1:14-19) Colossians 3:1-3 - If you then be risen together with Christ, seek those things that are above, where Christ is seated on the right hand of God. Set your affection on things that are above, not on things of this Earth. For you - [Daily Bread 3/26/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-3-26-2024/) - Daily Bread - March 26, 2024 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13) 1 Corinthians 15:46 - Now the spiritual was not first, but the natural, then afterwards the spiritual. Living The Spiritual Life Of Christ Jesus Through the resurrection life in Christ Jesus, we can now bear the image of the heavenly in - [Daily Bread 3/25/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-3-25-2024/) - Daily Bread - March 25, 2024 (The Second Day - Genesis 1:6-8) 1 Corinthians 15:46 - Now the spiritual was not first, but the natural, then afterwards the spiritual. Distinguishing Between The Natural And The Spiritual One of the important features of this verse is that it provides insight into the contrast and - [Daily Bread 3/23/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-3-23-2024/) - Daily Bread - March 23, 2024 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) Psalms 101:3 - I will set no wicked thing before my eyes. I hate the works of rebellion, none of it shall cleave to me. The Hebrew text actually says, “I will set no thing of Belial before my eyes…” 'Belial' - [Daily Bread 3/22/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-3-22-2024/) - Daily Bread - March 22, 2024 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) Hebrews 6:1-2 - Therefore, leaving the fundamentals of the Word of Christ, let us go on to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from works of death, and faith towards God, of baptisms, of the doctrine of laying on - [Daily Bread 3/21/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-3-21-2024/) - Daily Bread - March 21, 2024 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) Hebrews 6:1-2 - Therefore, leaving the fundamentals of the Word of Christ, let us go on to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from works of death, and faith towards God, of baptisms, of the doctrine of laying on - [Daily Bread 3/20/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-3-20-2024/) - Daily Bread - March 20, 2024 (The Fourth Day - Genesis 1:14-19) Hebrews 6:1-2 - Therefore, leaving the fundamentals of the Word of Christ, let us go on to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from works of death, and faith towards God, of baptisms, of the doctrine of laying on - [Daily Bread 3/19/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-3-19-2024/) - Daily Bread - March 19, 2024 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13) Psalms 69:9 - For the zeal of your House has eaten me up, and the reproaches of Your reproaches have fallen on me. The Privilege Of Being Identified With Christ The reproaches of Christ were such a glorious thing to Paul - [Daily Bread 3/18/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-3-18-2024/) - Daily Bread - March 18, 2024 (The Second Day - Genesis 1:6-8) Psalms 69:9 - For the zeal of your House has eaten me up and the reproaches of Your reproaches have fallen on me. Sharing In The Sufferings Of Christ All who have been anointed share in the sufferings of Christ. David, - [Daily Bread 3/16/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-3-16-2024/) - Daily Bread - March 16, 2024 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) Psalms 100:1 - Make a joyful shout all the Earth. The fundamental attribute of praise is the shout of joy. Everyone who puts their trust in Christ Jesus and everyone who loves Him are to forever shout for joy (Psalms 5:11, - [Daily Bread 3/15/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-3-15-2024/) - Daily Bread - March 15, 2024 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) Acts 1:8 - ...but you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and unto the farthest reaches of the Earth. Having A Lasting - [Daily Bread 3/14/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-3-14-2024/) - Daily Bread - March 14, 2024 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) Acts 1:8 - ...but you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and unto the farthest reaches of the Earth. Being Jesus' Witnesses - [Daily Bread 3/13/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-3-13-2024/) - Daily Bread - March 13, 2024 (The Fourth Day - Genesis 1:14-19) Acts 1:8 - ...but you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and unto the farthest reaches of the Earth. The Essential Need - [Daily Bread 3/12/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-3-12-2024/) - Daily Bread - March 12, 2024 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13) Acts 1:8 - ...but you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and unto the farthest reaches of the Earth. The Holy Spirit's - [Daily Bread 3/11/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-3-11-2024/) - Daily Bread - March 11, 2024 (The Second Day - Genesis 1:6-8) Luke 24:49 - And behold, I send the Promise of My Father upon you. But wait in the city of Jerusalem until you are endued with power from on high. Jesus sent the glorious Promise of the Father to rest upon the Church, - [Daily Bread 3/9/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-3-9-2024/) - Daily Bread - March 9, 2024 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) Psalms 73:25 - Who do I have in Heaven but you, and I desire none on the Earth. "Who do I have in Heaven but You, Lord Jesus; and on Earth, I have no desires but for You," should be the - [Daily Bread 3/8/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-3-8-2024/) - Daily Bread - March 8, 2024 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) Psalms 84:11 - For YHWH (Lord) God is a sun and a shield, YHWH gives grace and glory. He will not withhold any good thing from those who walk uprightly. Avoiding Impediments To Growth We must not allow hard and stony - [Daily Bread 3/7/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-3-7-2024/) - Daily Bread - March 7, 2024 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) Psalms 84:11 - For YHWH (Lord) God is a sun and a shield, YHWH gives grace and glory. He will not withhold any good thing from those who walk uprightly. The Manifest Presence Of Jesus Is Our Reward The most important - [Daily Bread 3/6/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-3-6-2024/) - Daily Bread - March 6, 2024 (The Fourth Day - Genesis 1:14-19) Psalms 84:11 - For YHWH (Lord) God is a sun and a shield, YHWH gives grace and glory. He will not withhold any good thing from those who walk uprightly. God's Grace & Glory Are Everything We Need God is our - [Daily Bread 3/5/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-3-5-2024/) - Daily Bread - March 5, 2024 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13) 1 John 3:1 - Look at what amazing love the Father has given to us: that we should be called the children of God! The world does not know us, because it did not know Him. Children Who Love Their Father - [Daily Bread 3/4/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-3-4-2024/) - Daily Bread - March 4, 2024 (The Second Day - Genesis 1:6-8) 1 John 3:1 - Look at what amazing love the Father has given to us: that we should be called the children of God! The world does not know us, because it did not know Him. The Amazing Gift Of Sonship - [Daily Bread 3/2/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-3-2-2024/) - Daily Bread - March 2, 2024 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) Psalms 63:2 - To see Your power and Your glory, so as I have seen You in the sanctuary. Seeing The Glory & Power Of God The glory and power of God is more than can be comprehended, but we are - [Daily Bread 2/24/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-2-24-2024/) - Daily Bread - February 24, 2024 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) Acts 2:32-33 - This Jesus has God raised up, of which we are all witnesses. Therefore, God exalted Him to His right hand. And having received from the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, He has poured out this, which - [Daily Bread 3/1/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-3-1-2024/) - Daily Bread - March 1, 2024 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) Psalms 63:2 - To see Your power and Your glory, so as I have seen You in the sanctuary. Experiencing God's Power & Glory In His Church If we have ever experienced the power and glory of God, mere ritual will - [Daily Bread 2/29/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-2-29-2024/) - Daily Bread - February 29, 2024 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) Psalms 63:1 - O God, You are my God, early will I seek You. My soul is thirsty for You, my flesh longs for You as one in a dry and thirsty land where there is no water. The Rivers Of - [Daily Bread 2/28/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-2-28-2024/) - Daily Bread - February 28, 2024 (The Fourth Day - Genesis 1:14-19) Psalms 63:1 - O God, You are my God, early will I seek You. My soul is thirsty for You, my flesh longs for You as one in a dry and thirsty land where there is no water. The Rivers Of - [Daily Bread 2/27/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-2-27-2024/) - Daily Bread - February 27, 2024 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13) Psalms 57:2 - I will cry to God Most High; to God Who accomplishes it for me. Where Do We Look For Help? Today, there is trouble on every side. There are spiritual, physical, and financial problems everywhere we turn. The - [Daily Bread 2/26/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-2-26-2024/) - Daily Bread - February 26, 2024 (The Second Day - Genesis 1:6-8) Psalms 57:2 - I will cry to God Most High; to God Who accomplishes it for me. The Examples Of Kings Asa And Jehoshaphat When Asa king of Judah decided to rely upon the help of Benhadad instead of making God - [Daily Bread 2/23/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-2-23-2024/) - Daily Bread - February 23, 2024 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) Acts 2:32-33 - This Jesus has God raised up, of which we are all witnesses. Therefore, God exalted Him to His right hand. And having received from the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, He has poured out this, which - [Daily Bread 2/15/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-2-15-2024/) - Daily Bread - February 22, 2024 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) Psalms 18:32 - It is God Who equips me with strength, and He makes my way perfect. It is the Lord Who will lead us in the paths of righteousness for His Name's sake (Psalms 23:3, 16:11, 31:3; Proverbs 4:11). His - [Daily Bread 2/21/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-2-21-2024/) - Daily Bread - February 21, 2024 (The Fourth Day - Genesis 1:14-19) Colossians 1:13 - Who has delivered us from the authority of darkness and translated us to the Kingdom of His beloved Son. The Greek word used for "translated", 'methtestesen', may be translated as "removed, transposed, change, to go over to another party." It - [Daily Bread 2/19/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-2-19-2024/) - Daily Bread - February 19, 2024 (The Second Day - Genesis 1:6-8) Psalms 11:7 - For YHWH (the LORD) the righteous loves righteousness, His face shall behold the upright. The Righteous LORD Loves Righteousness Our God is a God of righteousness and purity. He is a God of love and mercy. Although His - [Daily Bread 2/20/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-2-20-2024/) - Daily Bread - February 20, 2024 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13) Psalms 11:7 - For YHWH (the LORD) the righteous loves righteousness, His face shall behold the upright. The LORD Transforms Sinners Into Saints The blood of Jesus applied by the mercy of God is present to cleanse every person from their - [Daily Bread 2/17/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-2-17-2024/) - Daily Bread - February 17, 2024 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) Psalms 55:17 - Evening and morning and at noon I will pray and cry aloud, and You shall hear my voice. There was a commitment by the psalmist to pray three times a day, bowing before God to express the strong - [Daily Bread 2/16/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-2-16-2024/) - Daily Bread - February 16, 2024 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) Psalms 50:23 - He that offers thanksgiving honors Me; and he who orders his way, I will show Him the salvation of God. The Word of God is given to us to make us wise (Proverbs 1-3; 1 Timothy 3:14-15). It - [Daily Bread 2/15/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-2-15-2024-2/) - Daily Bread - February 15, 2024 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) Ephesians 2:22 - ...in whom also you are built together into a habitation of God by the Spirit. Through the mercy and grace of God, we are brought into the family of God and are being taught and prepared by the - [Daily Bread 2/14/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-2-14-2024/) - Daily Bread - February 14, 2024 (The Fourth Day - Genesis 1:14-19) Ephesians 2:21 - ...in Whom the whole building fitted together grows into a holy temple in the Lord, There are two Greek words for temple, ‘hieron,’ which is used for the whole building including the courts, and ‘naos,’ which is used - [Daily Bread 2/13/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-2-13-2024/) - Daily Bread - February 13, 2024 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13) Ephesians 2:20 - ...built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets – Christ Jesus Himself being the cornerstone. Both Jews and Gentiles are in one House (the Church) and this is the one the Lord has made without hands. It - [Daily Bread 2/12/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-2-12-2024/) - Daily Bread - February 12, 2024 (The Second Day - Genesis 1:6-8) Ephesians 2:19 - Now then, you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but are fellow citizens, holy ones, and of the House of God. God has made a New Covenant and invited both Jew and Gentile into the fellowship of a - [Daily Bread 2/10/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-2-10-2024/) - Daily Bread - February 10, 2024 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) Psalms 40:3 - And He has put a new song of praise in my mouth unto our God. Many shall see it, and they shall fear and they shall trust in YHWH. The Lord has called us out of darkness into His marvelous - [Daily Bread 2/9/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-2-9-2024/) - Daily Bread - February 9, 2024 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) Romans 1:18 - For the wrath of God is revealed from Heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men who hold the truth in unrighteousness. God's People Reveal His Righteousness Those who would make good and evil equal, those who would put darkness - [Daily Bread 2/8/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-2-8-2024/) - Daily Bread - February 8, 2024 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) Romans 1:18 - For the wrath of God is revealed from Heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men who, through unrighteousness, suppress the truth. The Wages of Unrighteousness One of the great tragedies of today is that men believe they can live - [Daily Bread 2/7/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-2-7-2024/) - Daily Bread - February 7, 2024 (The Fourth Day - Genesis 1:14-19) Matthew 6:33 - But you seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. To 'seek first' in this context means "primary objective" or "earnestly desire above everything else." God desires us to align - [Daily Bread 2/6/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-2-6-2024/) - Daily Bread - February 6, 2024 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13) Matthew 5:6 - Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled. God's Supply Of Righteousness For The Hungry & Thirsty God has blessed our nation with plenty. As a result, when we are hungry, we sit down - [Daily Bread 2/5/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-2-5-2024/) - Daily Bread - February 5, 2024 (The Second Day - Genesis 1:6-8) Matthew 5:6 - Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled. Hungry And Thirsty For Heavenly Things The Lord requires we learn to live by His Word and walk by the direction of the Holy Spirit. If - [Daily Bread 2/3/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-2-3-2024/) - Daily Bread - February 3, 2024 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) Matthew 5:14 - You are the light of the world, a city set upon a hill that cannot be hid. Satan may be the god of this world and the ruler of the power of the atmosphere, but God's people are the light! - [Daily Bread 2/2/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-2-2-2024/) - Daily Bread - February 2, 2024 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) Colossians 3:15 - And let the peace of God rule your heart, into which you are also called into one body, and be thankful. The Greek word ‘brabeuo’ means “to act as an umpire.” This gives us insight into understanding how the Holy - [Daily Bread 2/1/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-2-1-2024/) - Daily Bread - February 1, 2024 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) Colossians 3:16 - Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms, in hymns, in spiritual songs, singing with grace in your heart to the Lord. The Word Of Christ Is The Word - [Daily Bread 1/31/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-1-31-2024/) - Daily Bread - January 31, 2024 (The Fourth Day - Genesis 1:14-19) Colossians 3:16 - Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms, in hymns, in spiritual songs, singing with grace in your heart to the Lord. The Holy Spirit Governs Divine Utterance Jesus - [Daily Bread 1/30/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-1-30-2024/) - Daily Bread - January 30, 2024 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13) Colossians 3:16 - Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms, in hymns, in spiritual songs, singing with grace in your heart to the Lord. The Inspiration Of The Word Of Christ - [Daily Bread 1/29/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-1-29-2024/) - Daily Bread - January 29, 2024 (The Second Day - Genesis 1:6-8) Colossians 3:16 - Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms, in hymns, in spiritual songs, singing with grace in your heart to the Lord. To Live By The Word, We Must - [Daily Bread 1/27/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-1-27-2024/) - Daily Bread - January 27, 2024 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) Ephesians 4:1-4 - I call to you myself, as the prisoner of the Lord, to walk worthy of the calling to which you are called, with all humility and meek- ness – with longsuffering forbearing one another in love. Giving diligence to keep - [Daily Bread 1/26/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-1-26-2024/) - Daily Bread - January 26, 2024 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) Philippians 2:7 - ...but made Himself void. He took the form of a servant and was made in the likeness of men. As we read through Philippians 2:1-15, and see the disposition we should have as God's redeemed people, there can be no - [Daily Bread 1/25/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-1-25-2024/) - Daily Bread - January 25, 2024 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) Matthew 11:30 - For My yoke is easy, and My burden is light. That which measures the balance of any movement may be considered a yoke. The obligation and servitude to any Master is also a yoke. Yokes are used to place restraints - [Daily Bread 1/24/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-1-24-2024/) - Daily Bread - January 24, 2024 (The Fourth Day - Genesis 1:14-19) Matthew 11:29 - Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am meek and lowly in heart, and you shall find rest unto your soul. Two of the attributes that are highlighted by Jesus are meekness (Greek - praos) and - [Daily Bread 1/23/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-1-23-2024/) - Daily Bread - January 23, 2024 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13) Mark 9:23 - But Jesus said to him, “If you are able to believe, all things are possible to him that believes.” Everything Is Possible To Those Who Have Faith Jesus never looked at any faithless person and said "Oh, that's - [Daily Bread 1/22/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-1-22-2024/) - Daily Bread - January 22, 2024 (The Second Day - Genesis 1:6-8) Mark 9:23 - But Jesus said to him, “If you are able to believe, all things are possible to him that believes.” Faith Calls Forth The Miraculous There are too many people who think great faith only belongs to the spiritually elite, but - [Daily Bread 1/20/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-1-20-2024/) - Daily Bread - January 20, 2024 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) Titus 3:5-6 - He saved us, not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit, which He poured out richly through Jesus Christ our Savior. God, Who - [Daily Bread 1/19/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-1-19-2024/) - Daily Bread - January 19, 2024 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) Mark 11:24 - Because of this I tell you, anything you ask when you pray, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. The subject here is God's faith (v22). We now, as the disciples then, are to have God's - [Daily Bread 1/18/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-1-18-2024/) - Daily Bread - January 18, 2024 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) Luke 17:10 - So you also, when you have done all you were commanded, say, "We are servants not deserving of praise, for we have done that which was our duty." Faith Works Samson was anointed to deliver Israel from their enemies, so - [Daily Bread 1/17/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-1-17-2024/) - Daily Bread - January 17, 2024 (The Fourth Day - Genesis 1:14-19) Luke 17:10 - So you also, when you have done all you were commanded, say, "We are servants not deserving of praise, for we have done that which was our duty." Our Privilege To Go To Work Surely there can be no higher - [Daily Bread 1/16/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-1-16-2024/) - Daily Bread - January 16, 2024 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13) Luke 17:6 - The Lord replied, "If you have faith as a mustard seed, you would say to this mulberry tree, 'Be uprooted and planted in the sea', and it would obey you." God wants us to believe for great things. He has - [Daily Bread 1/15/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-1-15-2024/) - Daily Bread - January 15, 2024 (The Second Day - Genesis 1:6-8) Luke 17:5 - And the apostles said to the Lord, "Increase our faith." What is faith? It is easy to recognize what faith can do, for both the Gospels and the Book of Acts are full of the glorious demonstration of the power - [Daily Bread 1/13/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-1-13-2024/) - Daily Bread - January 13, 2024 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) Hebrews 11:3 - By faith, we understand that the ages were prepared by the Word of God, so that the visible was made from what is invisible. Faith is the creative power of God that works by His spoken Word. The opening statements - [Daily Bread 1/12/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-1-12-2024/) - Daily Bread - January 12, 2024 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) Luke 18:8 - I tell you that he will execute vengeance for them quickly. And yet, when the Son of Man comes, will He find faith upon the Earth? In the context of why men ought to always pray and not to weary, - [Daily Bread 1/11/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-1-11-2024/) - Daily Bread - January 11, 2024 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) John 17:23 - I in them, and You in Me, so that they may be perfect in one, so that the world may know that You have sent Me, and loved them, just as You have loved Me. Embracing Our Divine Union The - [Daily Bread 1/10/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-1-10-2024/) - Daily Bread - January 10, 2024 (The Fourth Day - Genesis 1:14-19) John 17:23 - I in them, and You in Me, so that they may be perfect in one, so that the world may know that You have sent Me, and loved them, just as You have loved Me. The Living Reality Of Jesus - [Daily Bread 1/9/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-1-9-2024/) - Daily Bread - January 9, 2024 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13) John 17:22 - And I have given them the glory that You have given Me, so that they may be one, just as We are one. John reveals many things specific to the glory Jesus had received from the Father. He begins with - [Daily Bread 1/8/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-1-8-2024/) - Daily Bread - January 8, 2024 (The Second Day - Genesis 1:6-8) John 4:23-24 - But an hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshippers will worship the Father in Spirit and in truth, for the Father seeks those who worship Him. God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship Him - [Daily Bread 1/6/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-1-6-2024/) - Daily Bread - January 6, 2024 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) John 8:29 - And He that sent Me is with Me. The Father has not left Me alone, for I always do those things that please Him. The most perfect example of having “no condemnation” is found in these words of Jesus: “I - [Daily Bread 1/5/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-1-5-2024/) - Daily Bread - January 5, 2024 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) John 8:35 - But the slave will not remain in the house forever - the Son remains forever. The ‘slave’ appears to refer to those under the law. In Hebrews 3:5-6, Moses is viewed as a household slave while Jesus is the Son. - [Daily Bread 1/4/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-1-4-2024/) - Acknowledging What God Has Done For Us Daily Bread - January 4, 2024 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) John 8:36 - If then the Son shall set you free, you are really free. Acknowledging What God Has Done For Us I have seen too many people buy into the lies of Satan condemning them - [Daily Bread 1/3/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-1-3-2024/) - Daily Bread - January 3, 2024 (The Fourth Day - Genesis 1:14-19) John 8:36 - If then the Son shall set you free, you are really free. Will We Believe God's Testimony? It is absolutely vital we lay hold of the things God has said concerning His promises to us. God cannot lie, and if - [Daily Bread 1/2/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-1-2-2024/) - Daily Bread - January 2, 2024 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13) Isaiah 43:19 - Behold, I make all things new! Now it will spring up, shall you not know it? Surely, I open a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert. Leave The Past Behind & Lay Hold Of The Heavenly Vision - [Daily Bread 1/1/2024](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-1-1-2024/) - Daily Bread - January 1, 2024 (The Second Day - Genesis 1:6-8) Isaiah 43:19 - Behold, I make all things new! Now it will spring up, shall you not know it? Surely, I open a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert. God Is Doing A New Thing The greatest enemy of the - [Daily Bread 12/30/2023](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-12-30-2023/) - Daily Bread - December 30, 2023 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) 1 John 1:2 - And the Life was revealed, and we have seen and bear witness, and we proclaim to you that Eternal Life which was with the Father and was revealed to us. The life, the Eternal Life which is the very - [Daily Bread 12/29/2023](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-12-29-2023/) - Daily Bread - December 29, 2023 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) 1 John 1:1 - That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled - the Word of Life. Father's Purpose In Revealing Jesus - [Daily Bread 12/28/2023](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-12-28-2023/) - Daily Bread - December 28, 2023 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) 1 John 1:1 - That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled - the Word of Life. The Word Of Life Made Flesh The - [Daily Bread 12/27/2023](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-12-27-2023/) - Daily Bread - December 27, 2023 (The Fourth Day - Genesis 1:14-19) 1 John 1:1 - That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled - the Word of Life. The Certainty Of John's Message The Word - [Daily Bread 12/26/2023](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-12-26-2023/) - Daily Bread - December 26, 2023 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13) Matthew 1:18 - Now, the birth of Jesus the Christ was in this manner. When His mother Mary was engaged to Joseph, but before they were joined together, she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit's Role - [Daily Bread 12/25/2023](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-12-25-2023/) - Daily Bread - December 25, 2023 (The Second Day - Genesis 1:6-8) Matthew 1:18 - Now, the birth of Jesus the Christ was in this manner. When His mother Mary was engaged to Joseph, but before they were joined together, she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit's Role - [Daily Bread 12/23/2023](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-12-23-2023/) - Daily Bread - December 23, 2023 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) Matthew 1:21 - And she shall bring forth a Son, and you shall call His Name Jesus, and He shall save His people from their sins. What a miraculous and unspeakable gift our Heavenly Father gave to all! God was wrapped up in - [Daily Bread 12/22/2023](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-12-22-2023/) - Daily Bread - December 22, 2023 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) Isaiah 9:6-7 - For a child is born to us, a Son is given to us, and the government shall be upon His shoulder. And His Name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of - [Daily Bread 12/21/2023](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-12-21-2023/) - Daily Bread - December 21, 2023 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) Luke 1:35 - And the angel, answering, said to her, “The Holy Spirit shall come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore, the Holy One that shall be born shall be called ‘The Son of God.’ And - [Daily Bread 12/20/2023](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-12-20-2023/) - Daily Bread - December 20, 2023 (The Fourth Day - Genesis 1:14-19) 1 John 1:1 - That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and have felt with our hands have felt of the Word of Life. The Certainty Of John's - [Daily Bread 12/19/2023](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-12-19-2023/) - Daily Bread - December 19, 2023 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13) 1 Chronicles 29:11-12 - To You, Lord, is the greatness and the strength and the glory and the victory and the splendor. For all that is in Heaven and in the Earth belongs to You. The Kingdom belongs to You, Lord, - [Daily Bread 12/18/2023](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-12-18-2023/) - Daily Bread - December 18, 2023 (The Second Day - Genesis 1:6-8) 1 Chronicles 29:11-12 - To You, Lord, is the greatness, and the strength, and the glory, and the victory, and the splendor. For all that is in Heaven and in the Earth belongs to You. The Kingdom belongs to You, Lord, and You - [Daily Bread 12/16/2023](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-12-16-2023/) - Daily Bread - December 16, 2023 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) Mark 16:20 - And they went out everywhere, preaching, the Lord working with them and establishing the Word through the miracles that followed. Amen! God's Passion To Reach The Lost There are a number of reasons why God does miracles for - [Daily Bread 12/15/2023](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-12-15-2023/) - Daily Bread - December 15, 2023 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) Mark 16:20 - And they went out everywhere, preaching, the Lord working with them and establishing the Word through the miracles that followed. Amen! Miracles Confirming the Word of God The preaching of the Word of God was established, or confirmed, - [Daily Bread 12/14/2023](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-12-14-2023/) - Daily Bread - December 14, 2023 (The Fifth Day - Genesis 1:20-23) 1 Thessalonians 3:12-13 - And the Lord make you to increase in love one unto another and unto all as also we to you. So that He may establish your hearts blameless in holiness before God and our Father in the coming of - [Daily Bread 12/13/2023](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-12-13-2023/) - Daily Bread - December 13, 2023 (The Fourth Day - Genesis 1:14-19) 1 Thessalonians 3:12-13 - And the Lord make you to increase in love one unto another and unto all as also we to you. So that He may establish your hearts blameless in holiness before God and our Father in the coming of - [Daily Bread 12/12/2023](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-12-12-2023/) - Daily Bread - December 12, 2023 (The Third Day - Genesis 1:9-13) Romans 5:17 - If because of one's trespass death reigned through that one, much more those that receive the abundance of grace and the gift of righteousness shall reign in life through One, Jesus Christ. God's Gift of His Righteousness The trespass of - [Daily Bread 12/11/2023](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-12-11-2023/) - Daily Bread - December 11, 2023 (The Second Day - Genesis 1:6-8) Romans 5:17 - If because of one's trespass death reigned through that one, much more those that receive the abundance of grace and the gift of righteousness shall reign in life through One, Jesus Christ. Reigning In Life Through Christ Jesus If we - [Daily Bread 12/9/2023](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-12-9-2023/) - Daily Bread - December 9, 2023 (The Seventh Day - Genesis 2:1-3) Colossians 3:2 - Set your affection on things that are above, not on things of this Earth. Proper Focus Yields Proper Fruit Although the things of the Heavenly realm are free, they are not cheap. We must be willing to grow in all - [Daily Bread 12/8/2023](https://abidingplace.org/daily-bread-12-8-2023/) - Daily Bread - December 8, 2023 (The Sixth Day - Genesis 1:24-31) Colossians 3:2 - Set your affection on things that are above, not on things of this Earth. Developing In Spiritual Things We need to make God’s ambitions our ambitions, His vision our vision, His purpose our purpose. 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I first heard about the freedom that had come to Nepal in the latter part of May 2006 and immediately began to ask the Lord to - [Miracles](https://abidingplace.org/miracles/) - Baby Jessica was born prematurely. At birth she weighed approximately 1 pound. She had multiple issues, including pneumonia and a severe staph infection. She was in the hospital four months before she was finally released to go home. Soon afterward she was diagnosed with a severe vision defect called retinopathy - abnormal blood vessel development - [Pastor's Itinerary](https://abidingplace.org/pastors-itinerary/) - Follow Pastors Mark and Anne Spitsbergen as they preach "This Gospel" throughout the nation and the world! 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Jesus (the Prince of Peace) climaxed his high-priestly prayer for all believers with "that they may all be one, as you Father are in me and - [Polycarp to the Philippians](https://abidingplace.org/polycarp-to-the-philippians/) - Polycarp resided in Asia Minor as bishop of Smyrna and sent an epistle to the Philippians c. 120-140 CE. Polycarp was martyred c. 155 CE. Polycarp accompanied John the disciple of Jesus for a number of years and was regarded as his disciple. Before Polycarp’s death, and being the last surviving person that knew the - [The Marks of the New Birth](https://abidingplace.org/the-marks-of-the-new-birth/) - By George Whitefield The Great Awakening - One of the Great Preachers of this great move of God was George Whitefield MATTHEW 18:3 - VERILY I SAY unto you, except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven." I suppose I may take it for granted, - [Mark 16:17 Belongs](https://abidingplace.org/mark-1617-belongs/) - Proof that Mark 16:17 belongs in the Bible The Authenticity of Mark 16:9-20 is discussed in this summary of a 160 page research paper by James Snapp, Jr. Part 1: http://www.curtisvillechristianchurch.org/MarkOne.htm Part 2: http://www.curtisvillechristianchurch.org/MarkTwo.htm Part 3: http://www.curtisvillechristianchurch.org/MarkThree.htm Additional Evidence Here is a three-part video lecture online at YouTube by James Snapp, Jr. He covers some early - [Nepal Missions Trip](https://abidingplace.org/nepal-missions-trip/) - Our Mission In the summer of 2011 a group of college students from Abiding Place Ministries traveled to Kathmandu, Nepal. As a team we visited orphanages consisting of 95 children, churches, and elderly homes. The orphans in Nepal are in need of spiritual help as well as physical help. Our team of 10 helped by washing - [The Authority of God in the Life of Anyone Who Will Believe](https://abidingplace.org/the-authority-of-god-in-the-life-of-anyone-who-will-believe/) - Foreword The Lord in His loving kindness and grace toward us has allowed us to do things in the nation of Nepal that no other ministry has done. In 2008, through the power that is in the name of Jesus Christ, we were allowed by God to hold the first crusade in the National Stadium - [Shelter In Place](https://abidingplace.org/shelter-in-place/) - Water One of the most critical factors in a disaster is water. Everyone must assume that the water is contaminated in the time of a crisis. Therefore, all water must be boiled. It is good to stockpile as much bottled water as you can - at least enough to last 7 days. 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