Reflection for Monday, 4/20/26
In His wilderness temptation with the devil, Jesus fired Scripture at the devil—but He only used ammunition from Deuteronomy. The late Dallas Seminary professor Howard Hendricks used to ask his students, “If your spiritual survival depended on how well you knew the Book of Deuteronomy, how long would you last?”
The Holy Spirit will not bring to mind a verse that we have never read. It is up to us to hide the Word in our hearts so the Spirit can use it to help us fight off the attacks of Satan. (From the Jeremiah Study Bible Online Notes)
Dear Friends, If you make it your practice to read the entire Bible, and then read it again and again, you will discover this truth for yourself. You might be surprised to know that it is not difficult to read the entire Bible in one year when you devote 15 to 20 minutes daily. You can find a 1-year plan you like online. This has been the most impactful practice of my life.
“I meditate on your precepts
and consider your ways.
I delight in your decrees;
I will not neglect your word. Psalm 119:15-16 NIV (emphasis mine)
In His Love, Cindy
To learn more about Jesus, read Who Is Jesus? A message for the Skeptic
“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: May they prosper who love you.”
Psalm 122:6 NASB
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Excellent, Cindy, the Sword of the Spirit!
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A mighty weapon! 🤺 Blessings, Grant!
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Excellent and challenging quotes Cindy, both of which I am saving in my commonplace notebook – thank you 😊 I have reached past the 50% stage in my Professor Horner Bible Reading plan for this year by increasing my reading time in recent days. I just can’t get enough of His Word! God bless you today my sister and friend 🙏
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Alan, That looks like a great plan. Over the past few years, I have been using a chronological plan, but now I am studying each book as a whole. Maybe I’ll use the Professor Horner Plan next time through. God bless you as you serve Him each day! 🙏
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I must admit I like the re-reading of books, psalms, proverbs, Job and Acts in this plan. I have used an audio version of the NASB1995 along with my Bible to help my concentration and speed.
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Thanks for the tip! 🤗
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