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(Morning and Evening, January 3, Morning) “I will give thee for a covenant of the people.” (Isaiah 49:8) Jesus Christ is himself the sum and substance of the covenant, and as one of its gifts. He is the property of every believer. Believer, canst thou estimate what thou hast gotten in Christ? “In him dwelleth Read more

We must remember that stewarding time wisely isn’t just a matter of time management or life hacks; it is a kingdom priority. Consider Ephesians 5:15-16: “So then, be careful how you walk, not as unwise people but as wise, making the most of your time, because the days are evil.” Paul is calling us to Read more

(Morning and Evening, January 2, Morning) “Continue in prayer.” (Colossians 4:2) It is interesting to remark how large a portion of Sacred Writ is occupied with the subject of prayer, either in furnishing examples, enforcing precepts, or pronouncing promises. We scarcely open the Bible before we read, “Then began men to call upon the name Read more

This post is an excerpt from Succeeding at Seminary: 12 Keys to Getting the Most Out of Your Theological Education by Jason K. Allen. The book is out now from Moody Publishers and wherever Christian books are sold. A DANGEROUS INCONSISTENCY For some inexplicable reason there has often been an inconsistency between evangelicals’ high view of Scripture, of the Read more

(Morning and Evening, January 1, Morning) “We will be glad and rejoice in thee.” (Song of Solomon 1:4) We will be glad and rejoice in thee. We will not open the gates of the year to the dolorous notes of the sackbut, but to the sweet strains of the harp of joy, and the high Read more