http://www.icr.org/daysofpraisepodcast/ Copyright 2026, Institute for Creation Research Tue, 10 Mar 2026 01:20:01 CST Tue, 10 Mar 2026 01:20:01 CST daily 1 https://www.icr.org/i/Days_of_Praise_Podcast.jpg https://www.icr.org/daysofpraisepodcast/ Days of Praise is a podcast based on the Institute for Creation Research quarterly print devotional, Days of Praise. Start your day with devotional readings written by Dr. Henry Morris, Dr. Henry Morris III, and Dr. John Morris to strengthen and encourage you in your Christian faith. The Institute for Creation Research, Inc. clean The Institute for Creation Research, Inc. radio@icr.org radio@icr.org en https://www.icr.org/article/15733/ Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15733/




“In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace.” (Ephesians 1:7)



Verse four of “There Is a Fountain” fills Christians ... More...]]>




“In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace.” (Ephesians 1:7)



Verse four of “There Is a Fountain” fills Christians ... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15732/ Mon, 9 Mar 2026 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15732/




“In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins . . . and, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven.” (More...]]>




“In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins . . . and, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven.” (More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15731/ Sun, 8 Mar 2026 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15731/




“And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom. And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, Today shalt thou be with me in paradise.” (Luke 23:42–43)



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“And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom. And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, Today shalt thou be with me in paradise.” (Luke 23:42–43)



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“And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely.” (Revelation 21:6)



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“And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely.” (Revelation 21:6)



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“And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body.” (Matthew 26:26)



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“And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body.” (Matthew 26:26)



This is the first of 12 specific r... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15728/ Thu, 5 Mar 2026 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15728/




“In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33)



Jesus clearly said, “I have overcome”—not “I will overcome.” T... More...]]>




“In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33)



Jesus clearly said, “I have overcome”—not “I will overcome.” T... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15727/ Wed, 4 Mar 2026 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15727/




“I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy, for your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now.” (Philippians 1:3–5)<... More...]]>




“I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy, for your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now.” (Philippians 1:3–5)<... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15726/ Tue, 3 Mar 2026 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15726/




“For, behold, I create new heavens and a new earth: and the former shall not be remembered, nor come into mind.” (Isaiah 65:17)



People often think they are being practical when they place materi... More...]]>




“For, behold, I create new heavens and a new earth: and the former shall not be remembered, nor come into mind.” (Isaiah 65:17)



People often think they are being practical when they place materi... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15725/ Mon, 2 Mar 2026 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15725/




“Thine eyes did see my substance, yet being unperfect; and in thy book all my members were written, which in continuance were fashioned, when as yet there was none of them.” (Psalm 139:16)



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“Thine eyes did see my substance, yet being unperfect; and in thy book all my members were written, which in continuance were fashioned, when as yet there was none of them.” (Psalm 139:16)



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“And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.” (Luke 9:23)



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“And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.” (Luke 9:23)



This same conversation and challenge is also recorded in More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15693/ Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15693/




“But Jesus, said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, but in his own country, and among his own kin, and in his own house.” (Mark 6:4)



A town will give great honor to a “hometown boy&r... More...]]>




“But Jesus, said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, but in his own country, and among his own kin, and in his own house.” (Mark 6:4)



A town will give great honor to a “hometown boy&r... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15692/ Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15692/




“Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature.” (Colossians 1:15)



A widespread cult heresy based on this verse claims that Jesus Christ was not eternal but merely t... More...]]>




“Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature.” (Colossians 1:15)



A widespread cult heresy based on this verse claims that Jesus Christ was not eternal but merely t... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15691/ Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15691/




“The wicked, through the pride of his countenance, will not seek after God: God is not in all his thoughts.” (Psalm 10:4)



It is significant that the word “wicked” does not necessarily... More...]]>




“The wicked, through the pride of his countenance, will not seek after God: God is not in all his thoughts.” (Psalm 10:4)



It is significant that the word “wicked” does not necessarily... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15690/ Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15690/




“Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.” (Romans 15:13)



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“Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.” (Romans 15:13)



God provides for more than believers’ p... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15689/ Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15689/




“Keep me as the apple of the eye, hide me under the shadow of thy wings.” (Psalm 17:8)



There are 12 references in the Bible to God’s “shadow,” understood as a type of His invisi... More...]]>




“Keep me as the apple of the eye, hide me under the shadow of thy wings.” (Psalm 17:8)



There are 12 references in the Bible to God’s “shadow,” understood as a type of His invisi... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15688/ Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15688/




“And when they had appointed him a day, there came many to him into his lodging; to whom he expounded and testified the kingdom of God, persuading them concerning Jesus, both out of the law of Moses, and out of the prophets, from morning till evening.” (More...]]>




“And when they had appointed him a day, there came many to him into his lodging; to whom he expounded and testified the kingdom of God, persuading them concerning Jesus, both out of the law of Moses, and out of the prophets, from morning till evening.” (More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15687/ Sun, 22 Feb 2026 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15687/




“For ye shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace: the mountains and the hills shall break forth before you into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands.” (Isaiah 55:12)

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“For ye shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace: the mountains and the hills shall break forth before you into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands.” (Isaiah 55:12)

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“Then cried they all again, saying, Not this man, but Barabbas. Now Barabbas was a robber.” (John 18:40)



Unfortunately, this is the attitude of every generation toward its Creator and Redeemer. J... More...]]>




“Then cried they all again, saying, Not this man, but Barabbas. Now Barabbas was a robber.” (John 18:40)



Unfortunately, this is the attitude of every generation toward its Creator and Redeemer. J... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15685/ Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15685/




“And they called them, and commanded them not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Jesus.” (Acts 4:18)



Every Christian knows that he or she should witness for Christ, but most are very relucta... More...]]>




“And they called them, and commanded them not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Jesus.” (Acts 4:18)



Every Christian knows that he or she should witness for Christ, but most are very relucta... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15684/ Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15684/




“Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God.” (Colossians 3:2–3)



The apostle Paul, looking forward to the t... More...]]>




“Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God.” (Colossians 3:2–3)



The apostle Paul, looking forward to the t... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15683/ Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15683/




“For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.” (Isaiah 55:9)



God’s thoughts and ways are by no means equivalent t... More...]]>




“For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.” (Isaiah 55:9)



God’s thoughts and ways are by no means equivalent t... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15682/ Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15682/




“These are the generations of the heavens and of the earth when they were created, in the day that the LORD God made the earth and the heavens.” (Genesis 2:4)



There are two accounts of creation ... More...]]>




“These are the generations of the heavens and of the earth when they were created, in the day that the LORD God made the earth and the heavens.” (Genesis 2:4)



There are two accounts of creation ... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15681/ Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15681/




“When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.” (Proverbs 29:2)



Many can remember when the nation observed holidays on both the b... More...]]>




“When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.” (Proverbs 29:2)



Many can remember when the nation observed holidays on both the b... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15714/ Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15714/




“And were beyond measure astonished, saying, He hath done all things well: he maketh both the deaf to hear, and the dumb to speak.” (Mark 7:37)



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“And were beyond measure astonished, saying, He hath done all things well: he maketh both the deaf to hear, and the dumb to speak.” (Mark 7:37)



Jesus indeed “hath done all things well.&rdquo... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15680/ Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15680/ “And were beyond measure astonished, saying, He hath done all things well: he maketh both the deaf to hear, and the dumb to speak.” (Mark 7:37)



Jesus indeed “hath done all things well.” One strong evidence of... More...]]> “And were beyond measure astonished, saying, He hath done all things well: he maketh both the deaf to hear, and the dumb to speak.” (Mark 7:37)



Jesus indeed “hath done all things well.” One strong evidence of... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15713/ Sat, 14 Feb 2026 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15713/




“And he said, Take now thy son, thine only son Isaac, whom thou lovest, and get thee into the land of Moriah; and offer him there for a burnt offering upon one of the mountains which I will tell thee of.” (Genesis 22:... More...]]>




“And he said, Take now thy son, thine only son Isaac, whom thou lovest, and get thee into the land of Moriah; and offer him there for a burnt offering upon one of the mountains which I will tell thee of.” (Genesis 22:... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15679/ Sat, 14 Feb 2026 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15679/ “And he said, Take now thy son, thine only son Isaac, whom thou lovest, and get thee into the land of Moriah; and offer him there for a burnt offering upon one of the mountains which I will tell thee of.” (Genesis 22:2)


More...]]> “And he said, Take now thy son, thine only son Isaac, whom thou lovest, and get thee into the land of Moriah; and offer him there for a burnt offering upon one of the mountains which I will tell thee of.” (Genesis 22:2)


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“Even as it is meet for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart; inasmuch as both in my bonds, and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel, ye all are partakers of my grace.” (Philippians ... More...]]>




“Even as it is meet for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart; inasmuch as both in my bonds, and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel, ye all are partakers of my grace.” (Philippians ... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15678/ Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15678/ “Even as it is meet for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart; inasmuch as both in my bonds, and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel, ye all are partakers of my grace.” (Philippians 1:7)

More...]]> “Even as it is meet for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart; inasmuch as both in my bonds, and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel, ye all are partakers of my grace.” (Philippians 1:7)

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“To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God.” (Ephesians 3:10)



There is “an innumerable company... More...]]>




“To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God.” (Ephesians 3:10)



There is “an innumerable company... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15677/ Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15677/ “To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God.” (Ephesians 3:10)



There is “an innumerable company of angels” in hea... More...]]> “To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God.” (Ephesians 3:10)



There is “an innumerable company of angels” in hea... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15710/ Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15710/




“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” (John 1:1)



The holy Scriptures and the person of our Lord Jesus Christ are so inseparably bound together that whate... More...]]>




“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” (John 1:1)



The holy Scriptures and the person of our Lord Jesus Christ are so inseparably bound together that whate... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15676/ Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15676/ “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” (John 1:1)



The holy Scriptures and the person of our Lord Jesus Christ are so inseparably bound together that whatever calls into question ... More...]]> “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” (John 1:1)



The holy Scriptures and the person of our Lord Jesus Christ are so inseparably bound together that whatever calls into question ... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15709/ Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15709/




“Let my cry come near before thee, O LORD: give me understanding according to thy word.” (Psalm 119:169)



The closing 22nd stanza of Psalm 119 repeats many of the themes of the previous 21 and ... More...]]>




“Let my cry come near before thee, O LORD: give me understanding according to thy word.” (Psalm 119:169)



The closing 22nd stanza of Psalm 119 repeats many of the themes of the previous 21 and ... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15674/ Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15674/ “Let my cry come near before thee, O LORD: give me understanding according to thy word.” (Psalm 119:169)



The closing 22nd stanza of Psalm 119 repeats many of the themes of the previous 21 and summarizes this epic to ... More...]]> “Let my cry come near before thee, O LORD: give me understanding according to thy word.” (Psalm 119:169)



The closing 22nd stanza of Psalm 119 repeats many of the themes of the previous 21 and summarizes this epic to ... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15708/ Mon, 9 Feb 2026 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15708/




“Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. Selah.” (Psalm 3:2)



The word Selah occurs 74 times in the Bible (three of which are in the prophetic psalm of Habakkuk... More...]]>




“Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. Selah.” (Psalm 3:2)



The word Selah occurs 74 times in the Bible (three of which are in the prophetic psalm of Habakkuk... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15673/ Mon, 9 Feb 2026 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15673/ “Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. Selah.” (Psalm 3:2)



The word Selah occurs 74 times in the Bible (three of which are in the prophetic psalm of Habakkuk, with the other 71 in t... More...]]> “Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. Selah.” (Psalm 3:2)



The word Selah occurs 74 times in the Bible (three of which are in the prophetic psalm of Habakkuk, with the other 71 in t... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15707/ Sun, 8 Feb 2026 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15707/




“Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father.” (1 Thessalonians 1:3)



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“Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father.” (1 Thessalonians 1:3)



Paul had begu... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15672/ Sun, 8 Feb 2026 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15672/ “Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father.” (1 Thessalonians 1:3)



Paul had begun the work at Thessaloni... More...]]> “Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father.” (1 Thessalonians 1:3)



Paul had begun the work at Thessaloni... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15706/ Sat, 7 Feb 2026 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15706/




“And also that every man should eat and drink, and enjoy the good of all his labour, it is the gift of God.” (Ecclesiastes 3:13)



Some people may have the feeling that having to work for a l... More...]]>




“And also that every man should eat and drink, and enjoy the good of all his labour, it is the gift of God.” (Ecclesiastes 3:13)



Some people may have the feeling that having to work for a l... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15671/ Sat, 7 Feb 2026 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15671/ “And also that every man should eat and drink, and enjoy the good of all his labour, it is the gift of God.” (Ecclesiastes 3:13)



Some people may have the feeling that having to work for a living is an imposition o... More...]]> “And also that every man should eat and drink, and enjoy the good of all his labour, it is the gift of God.” (Ecclesiastes 3:13)



Some people may have the feeling that having to work for a living is an imposition o... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15705/ Fri, 6 Feb 2026 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15705/




“Hearken unto me, O house of Jacob, and all the remnant of the house of Israel, which are borne by me from the belly, which are carried from the womb: and even to your old age I am he; and even to hoar hairs will I carry you: I have made, and I will bear; even I will ... More...]]>




“Hearken unto me, O house of Jacob, and all the remnant of the house of Israel, which are borne by me from the belly, which are carried from the womb: and even to your old age I am he; and even to hoar hairs will I carry you: I have made, and I will bear; even I will ... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15670/ Fri, 6 Feb 2026 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15670/
“Hearken unto me, O house of Jacob, and all the remnant of the house of Israel, which are borne by me from the belly, which are carried from the womb: and even to your old age I am he; and even to hoar hairs will I carry you: I have made, and I will bear; even I will carry, and will delive... More...]]>
“Hearken unto me, O house of Jacob, and all the remnant of the house of Israel, which are borne by me from the belly, which are carried from the womb: and even to your old age I am he; and even to hoar hairs will I carry you: I have made, and I will bear; even I will carry, and will delive... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15704/ Thu, 5 Feb 2026 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15704/




“And I will establish my covenant with you, neither shall all flesh be cut off any more by the waters of a flood; neither shall there any more be a flood to destroy the earth.” (Genesis 9:11)



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“And I will establish my covenant with you, neither shall all flesh be cut off any more by the waters of a flood; neither shall there any more be a flood to destroy the earth.” (Genesis 9:11)



Th... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15669/ Thu, 5 Feb 2026 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15669/ “And I will establish my covenant with you, neither shall all flesh be cut off any more by the waters of a flood; neither shall there any more be a flood to destroy the earth.” (Genesis 9:11)



Those Christians who accep... More...]]> “And I will establish my covenant with you, neither shall all flesh be cut off any more by the waters of a flood; neither shall there any more be a flood to destroy the earth.” (Genesis 9:11)



Those Christians who accep... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15703/ Wed, 4 Feb 2026 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15703/




“I will raise them up a Prophet from among their brethren, like unto thee, and will put my words in his mouth; and he shall speak unto them all that I shall command him.” (Deuteronomy 18:18)


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“I will raise them up a Prophet from among their brethren, like unto thee, and will put my words in his mouth; and he shall speak unto them all that I shall command him.” (Deuteronomy 18:18)


... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15668/ Wed, 4 Feb 2026 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15668/ “I will raise them up a Prophet from among their brethren, like unto thee, and will put my words in his mouth; and he shall speak unto them all that I shall command him.” (Deuteronomy 18:18)



Two types of prophecy ... More...]]> “I will raise them up a Prophet from among their brethren, like unto thee, and will put my words in his mouth; and he shall speak unto them all that I shall command him.” (Deuteronomy 18:18)



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“Princes have persecuted me without a cause: but my heart standeth in awe of thy word.” (Psalm 119:161)



This stanza of Psalm 119 is rich in descriptions of the way God’s Word envelops the... More...]]>




“Princes have persecuted me without a cause: but my heart standeth in awe of thy word.” (Psalm 119:161)



This stanza of Psalm 119 is rich in descriptions of the way God’s Word envelops the... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15667/ Tue, 3 Feb 2026 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15667/ “Princes have persecuted me without a cause: but my heart standeth in awe of thy word.” (Psalm 119:161)



This stanza of Psalm 119 is rich in descriptions of the way God’s Word envelops the believer in awe and won... More...]]> “Princes have persecuted me without a cause: but my heart standeth in awe of thy word.” (Psalm 119:161)



This stanza of Psalm 119 is rich in descriptions of the way God’s Word envelops the believer in awe and won... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15701/ Mon, 2 Feb 2026 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15701/




“That the blood of all the prophets, which was shed from the foundation of the world, may be required of this generation; from the blood of Abel unto the blood of Zacharias which perished between the altar and the temple: verily I say unto you, It shall be required of... More...]]>




“That the blood of all the prophets, which was shed from the foundation of the world, may be required of this generation; from the blood of Abel unto the blood of Zacharias which perished between the altar and the temple: verily I say unto you, It shall be required of... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15666/ Mon, 2 Feb 2026 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15666/ “That the blood of all the prophets, which was shed from the foundation of the world, may be required of this generation; from the blood of Abel unto the blood of Zacharias which perished between the altar and the temple: verily I say unto you, It shall be required of this generation.”... More...]]> “That the blood of all the prophets, which was shed from the foundation of the world, may be required of this generation; from the blood of Abel unto the blood of Zacharias which perished between the altar and the temple: verily I say unto you, It shall be required of this generation.”... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15700/ Sun, 1 Feb 2026 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15700/




“And the angel of the LORD said unto him, Why askest thou thus after my name, seeing it is secret?” (Judges 13:18)



This intriguing encounter occurred during one of Israel’s periods of apos... More...]]>




“And the angel of the LORD said unto him, Why askest thou thus after my name, seeing it is secret?” (Judges 13:18)



This intriguing encounter occurred during one of Israel’s periods of apos... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15665/ Sun, 1 Feb 2026 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15665/ “And the angel of the LORD said unto him, Why askest thou thus after my name, seeing it is secret?” (Judges 13:18)



This intriguing encounter occurred during one of Israel’s periods of apostasy and servitude, when... More...]]> “And the angel of the LORD said unto him, Why askest thou thus after my name, seeing it is secret?” (Judges 13:18)



This intriguing encounter occurred during one of Israel’s periods of apostasy and servitude, when... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15640/ Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15640/




“But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart.” (More...]]>




“But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart.” (More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15639/ Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15639/




“Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth.” (Luke 12:33)



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“Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth.” (Luke 12:33)



The Lo... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15638/ Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15638/




“And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.” (1 Corinthians 9:25)



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“And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.” (1 Corinthians 9:25)



Imagine a crown that w... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15637/ Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15637/




“Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.” (2 Timothy 4:8)More...]]>




“Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.” (2 Timothy 4:8)More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15636/ Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15636/




“Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.” (James 1:12)



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“Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.” (James 1:12)



Do you love the Lord? If ... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15635/ Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15635/




“And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.” (1 Peter 5:4)



New Testament epistles point to crowns that Christ’s followers should prize... More...]]>




“And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.” (1 Peter 5:4)



New Testament epistles point to crowns that Christ’s followers should prize... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15634/ Sun, 25 Jan 2026 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15634/




“And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.” (2 Timothy 2:26)



We are in a great battle for the minds of young people today. T... More...]]>




“And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.” (2 Timothy 2:26)



We are in a great battle for the minds of young people today. T... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15633/ Sat, 24 Jan 2026 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15633/




“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.” (2 Timothy 3:16)



Concerning Scripture, Christ tau... More...]]>




“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.” (2 Timothy 3:16)



Concerning Scripture, Christ tau... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15632/ Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15632/




“O send out thy light and thy truth: let them lead me; let them bring me unto thy holy hill, and to thy tabernacles.” (Psalm 43:3)



This old troubled world desperately needs light to find the way ... More...]]>




“O send out thy light and thy truth: let them lead me; let them bring me unto thy holy hill, and to thy tabernacles.” (Psalm 43:3)



This old troubled world desperately needs light to find the way ... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15631/ Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15631/




“The LORD is thy keeper: the LORD is thy shade upon thy right hand . . . . The LORD shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore.” (Psalm 121:5, 8)



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“The LORD is thy keeper: the LORD is thy shade upon thy right hand . . . . The LORD shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore.” (Psalm 121:5, 8)



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“O satisfy us early with thy mercy; that we may rejoice and be glad all our days.” (Psalm 90:14)



This majestic yet reflective psalm is the oldest of all psalms. The superscript of the psalm iden... More...]]>




“O satisfy us early with thy mercy; that we may rejoice and be glad all our days.” (Psalm 90:14)



This majestic yet reflective psalm is the oldest of all psalms. The superscript of the psalm iden... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15629/ Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15629/




“I cried with my whole heart; hear me, O LORD: I will keep thy statutes. I cried unto thee; save me, and I shall keep thy testimonies.” (Psalm 119:145–146)



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“I cried with my whole heart; hear me, O LORD: I will keep thy statutes. I cried unto thee; save me, and I shall keep thy testimonies.” (Psalm 119:145–146)



One of the great privileges we... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15628/ Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15628/




“What then? Israel hath not obtained that which he seeketh for; but the election hath obtained it, and the rest were blinded.” (Romans 11:7)



One of the saddest aspects of our world is the blindn... More...]]>




“What then? Israel hath not obtained that which he seeketh for; but the election hath obtained it, and the rest were blinded.” (Romans 11:7)



One of the saddest aspects of our world is the blindn... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15627/ Sun, 18 Jan 2026 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15627/




“For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.” (Hebrews 10:36)



Christians have certain heavenly possessions, and this knowledge helps p... More...]]>




“For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.” (Hebrews 10:36)



Christians have certain heavenly possessions, and this knowledge helps p... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15626/ Sat, 17 Jan 2026 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15626/




“And Asa cried unto the LORD his God, and said, LORD, it is nothing with thee to help, whether with many, or with them that have no power: help us, O LORD our God; for we rest on thee, and in thy name we go against this multitude. O LORD, thou art our God; let no man... More...]]>




“And Asa cried unto the LORD his God, and said, LORD, it is nothing with thee to help, whether with many, or with them that have no power: help us, O LORD our God; for we rest on thee, and in thy name we go against this multitude. O LORD, thou art our God; let no man... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15625/ Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15625/




“And he believed in the LORD; and he counted it to him for righteousness.” (Genesis 15:6)



The key New Testament doctrine of imputed righteousness, received through saving faith in the Word of G... More...]]>




“And he believed in the LORD; and he counted it to him for righteousness.” (Genesis 15:6)



The key New Testament doctrine of imputed righteousness, received through saving faith in the Word of G... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15624/ Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15624/




“And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.” (Revelation 22:17)



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“And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.” (Revelation 22:17)



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“Then Abraham gave up the ghost, and died in a good old age, an old man, and full of years; and was gathered to his people.” (Genesis 25:8)



Abraham ended a life of faith having walked in such c... More...]]>




“Then Abraham gave up the ghost, and died in a good old age, an old man, and full of years; and was gathered to his people.” (Genesis 25:8)



Abraham ended a life of faith having walked in such c... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15622/ Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15622/




“Righteous art thou, O LORD, and upright are thy judgments. Thy testimonies that thou hast commanded are righteous and very faithful.” (Psalm 119:137–138)



The writer of the book of Hebre... More...]]>




“Righteous art thou, O LORD, and upright are thy judgments. Thy testimonies that thou hast commanded are righteous and very faithful.” (Psalm 119:137–138)



The writer of the book of Hebre... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15621/ Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15621/




“And the angel of the LORD appeared unto him, and said unto him, The LORD is with thee, thou mighty man of valor.” (Judges 6:12)



Gideon was not a very promising leader to all outward appearances... More...]]>




“And the angel of the LORD appeared unto him, and said unto him, The LORD is with thee, thou mighty man of valor.” (Judges 6:12)



Gideon was not a very promising leader to all outward appearances... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15620/ Sun, 11 Jan 2026 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15620/




“And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.” (Ecclesiastes 12:12)



It seems amazing, at first, that we ... More...]]>




“And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.” (Ecclesiastes 12:12)



It seems amazing, at first, that we ... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15619/ Sat, 10 Jan 2026 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15619/




“And [David] said unto his men, The LORD forbid that I should do this thing unto my master, the LORD's anointed, to stretch forth mine hand against him, seeing he is the anointed of the LORD.” (1 Samuel 24:6)<... More...]]>




“And [David] said unto his men, The LORD forbid that I should do this thing unto my master, the LORD's anointed, to stretch forth mine hand against him, seeing he is the anointed of the LORD.” (1 Samuel 24:6)<... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15618/ Fri, 9 Jan 2026 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15618/




“To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.” (Colossians 1:27)



The last six words of this text... More...]]>




“To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.” (Colossians 1:27)



The last six words of this text... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15617/ Thu, 8 Jan 2026 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15617/




“For thou art my rock and my fortress; therefore for thy name’s sake lead me, and guide me.” (Psalm 31:3)



David wrote often about the trials of life, but he leaned on a wise and good guide f... More...]]>




“For thou art my rock and my fortress; therefore for thy name’s sake lead me, and guide me.” (Psalm 31:3)



David wrote often about the trials of life, but he leaned on a wise and good guide f... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15616/ Wed, 7 Jan 2026 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15616/




“And the ransomed of the LORD shall return, and come to Zion with songs and everlasting joy upon their heads: they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.” (Isaiah 35:10)

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“And the ransomed of the LORD shall return, and come to Zion with songs and everlasting joy upon their heads: they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.” (Isaiah 35:10)

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“And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.” (2 Corin... More...]]>




“And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.” (2 Corin... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15614/ Mon, 5 Jan 2026 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15614/




“Lift up your eyes on high, and behold who hath created these things, that bringeth out their host by number: he calleth them all by names by the greatness of his might, for that he is strong in power; not one faileth.” (John 15:13–14)



Hymns sometimes lift our souls to he... More...]]>




“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you.” (John 15:13–14)



Hymns sometimes lift our souls to he... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15612/ Sat, 3 Jan 2026 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15612/




“Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.” (John 3:5)



Nicodemus was confused the night when Jesus fi... More...]]>




“Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.” (John 3:5)



Nicodemus was confused the night when Jesus fi... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15611/ Fri, 2 Jan 2026 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15611/




“Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.” (Matthew 7:12)



This command of Christ is the famous so-called G... More...]]>




“Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.” (Matthew 7:12)



This command of Christ is the famous so-called G... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15610/ Thu, 1 Jan 2026 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15610/




“That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts; and be renewed in the spirit of your mind; and that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.” (More...]]>




“That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts; and be renewed in the spirit of your mind; and that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.” (More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15587/ Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15587/




“Blessed be the LORD, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the God of our salvation. Selah.” (Psalm 68:19)



As we come to this year’s end, it is salutary for the believer to think back... More...]]>




“Blessed be the LORD, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the God of our salvation. Selah.” (Psalm 68:19)



As we come to this year’s end, it is salutary for the believer to think back... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15586/ Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15586/




“Thy testimonies are wonderful: therefore doth my soul keep them.” (Psalm 119:129)



Josiah was eight years old when he became king of Judah. His grandfather was Manassah and his father Amon, b... More...]]>




“Thy testimonies are wonderful: therefore doth my soul keep them.” (Psalm 119:129)



Josiah was eight years old when he became king of Judah. His grandfather was Manassah and his father Amon, b... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15585/ Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15585/




“For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the LORD, to do justice and judgment; that the LORD may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him.” (1 Timothy 6:20)



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“O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding profane and vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called.” (1 Timothy 6:20)



Note that there are contained here ... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15583/ Sat, 27 Dec 2025 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15583/




“I have done judgment and justice: leave me not to mine oppressors.” (Psalm 119:121)



The Hebrew word mishpat is one of the eight terms used in Psalm 119 to identify the Word of God. ... More...]]>




“I have done judgment and justice: leave me not to mine oppressors.” (Psalm 119:121)



The Hebrew word mishpat is one of the eight terms used in Psalm 119 to identify the Word of God. ... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15582/ Fri, 26 Dec 2025 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15582/




“There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.” (Ephesians 4:4<... More...]]>




“There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.” (Ephesians 4:4<... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15581/ Thu, 25 Dec 2025 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15581/




“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16)



It is singularly appropriate that we lo... More...]]>




“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16)



It is singularly appropriate that we lo... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15580/ Wed, 24 Dec 2025 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15580/




“And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God.” (Luke 1:30)



This announcement by the angel Gabriel to the virgin Mary, that she had been chosen as the mother o... More...]]>




“And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God.” (Luke 1:30)



This announcement by the angel Gabriel to the virgin Mary, that she had been chosen as the mother o... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15579/ Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15579/




“And Adam knew Eve his wife; and she conceived, and bare Cain, and said, I have gotten a man from the LORD.” (Genesis 4:1)



Here is Eve’s testimony concerning the first child born to the h... More...]]>




“And Adam knew Eve his wife; and she conceived, and bare Cain, and said, I have gotten a man from the LORD.” (Genesis 4:1)



Here is Eve’s testimony concerning the first child born to the h... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15578/ Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15578/




“This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind, having the understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God through the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness o... More...]]>




“This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind, having the understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God through the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness o... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15577/ Sun, 21 Dec 2025 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15577/




“For thou, LORD, hast made me glad through thy work: I will triumph in the works of thy hands.” (Psalm 92:4)



“It is a good thing to give thanks unto the LORD, and to sing praises unto thy ... More...]]>




“For thou, LORD, hast made me glad through thy work: I will triumph in the works of thy hands.” (Psalm 92:4)



“It is a good thing to give thanks unto the LORD, and to sing praises unto thy ... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15576/ Sat, 20 Dec 2025 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15576/




“O LORD, I have heard thy speech, and was afraid: O LORD, revive thy work in the midst of the years, in the midst of the years make known; in wrath remember mercy.” (Habakkuk 3:2)



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“O LORD, I have heard thy speech, and was afraid: O LORD, revive thy work in the midst of the years, in the midst of the years make known; in wrath remember mercy.” (Habakkuk 3:2)



Habakkuk had... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15575/ Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15575/




“And out of the ground made the LORD God to grow every tree that is pleasant to the sight, and good for food; the tree of life also in the midst of the garden, and the tree of knowledge of good and evil.” (Genesis 2:9... More...]]>




“And out of the ground made the LORD God to grow every tree that is pleasant to the sight, and good for food; the tree of life also in the midst of the garden, and the tree of knowledge of good and evil.” (Genesis 2:9... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15574/ Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15574/




“And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient.” (2 Timothy 2:24)



One of the plagues of modern-day Christendom is that many take up side issue... More...]]>




“And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient.” (2 Timothy 2:24)



One of the plagues of modern-day Christendom is that many take up side issue... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15573/ Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15573/




“Thus saith the LORD; Cursed be the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.” (Jeremiah 17:5)



Jeremiah provides for us a striking contrast ... More...]]>




“Thus saith the LORD; Cursed be the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.” (Jeremiah 17:5)



Jeremiah provides for us a striking contrast ... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15572/ Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15572/




“Consider mine affliction, and deliver me: for I do not forget thy law. Plead my cause, and deliver me: quicken me according to thy word.” (Psalm 119:153–154)



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“Consider mine affliction, and deliver me: for I do not forget thy law. Plead my cause, and deliver me: quicken me according to thy word.” (Psalm 119:153–154)



Much of the Old Testament ... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15571/ Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15571/




“He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.” (John 8:7)



The scribes and Pharisees often plotted against Jesus. They sought to use the law of Moses to trap Him in a &ldquo... More...]]>




“He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.” (John 8:7)



The scribes and Pharisees often plotted against Jesus. They sought to use the law of Moses to trap Him in a &ldquo... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15570/ Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15570/




“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.” (Psalm 119:105)



One of the more beautiful metaphors in the Bible, “light” is used either metaphorically or literally t... More...]]>




“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.” (Psalm 119:105)



One of the more beautiful metaphors in the Bible, “light” is used either metaphorically or literally t... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15569/ Sat, 13 Dec 2025 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15569/




“Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God’s elect? It is God that justifieth.” (Romans 8:33)



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“Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God’s elect? It is God that justifieth.” (Romans 8:33)



The doctrine of election is a key doctrine of Scripture, but it is also controversial, so ... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15568/ Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15568/




“For thou hast delivered my soul from death: wilt not thou deliver my feet from falling, that I may walk before God in the light of the living?” (Psalm 56:13)



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“For thou hast delivered my soul from death: wilt not thou deliver my feet from falling, that I may walk before God in the light of the living?” (Psalm 56:13)



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“Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy.” (Jude 1:24)



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“Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy.” (Jude 1:24)



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“And there are also many other things which Jesus did, the which, if they should be written every one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books that should be written. Amen.” (John 21:25)More...]]>




“And there are also many other things which Jesus did, the which, if they should be written every one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books that should be written. Amen.” (John 21:25)More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15565/ Tue, 9 Dec 2025 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15565/




“O how love I thy law! It is my meditation all the day.” (Psalm 119:97)



This emotional stanza in Psalm 119 bursts with passion for the Word of God. “How sweet are thy words unto my taste!... More...]]>




“O how love I thy law! It is my meditation all the day.” (Psalm 119:97)



This emotional stanza in Psalm 119 bursts with passion for the Word of God. “How sweet are thy words unto my taste!... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15564/ Mon, 8 Dec 2025 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15564/




“For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus.” (1 Timothy 2:5)



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“For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus.” (1 Timothy 2:5)



This is one of the key verses of Scripture for several reasons. In the first place, in the mi... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15563/ Sun, 7 Dec 2025 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15563/




“Woe to them that are at ease in Zion, and trust in the mountain of Samaria, which are named chief of the nations, to whom the house of Israel came!” (Amos 6:1)



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“Woe to them that are at ease in Zion, and trust in the mountain of Samaria, which are named chief of the nations, to whom the house of Israel came!” (Amos 6:1)



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“Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee?” (Psalm 85:6)



The number seven is known to be the number of fullness and rest, with the seven-day week used ever since the wee... More...]]>




“Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee?” (Psalm 85:6)



The number seven is known to be the number of fullness and rest, with the seven-day week used ever since the wee... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15558/ Fri, 5 Dec 2025 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15558/




“Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.” (1 Corinthians 4:2)



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“Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.” (1 Corinthians 4:2)



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“But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them.” (2 Timothy 3:14)



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“But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them.” (2 Timothy 3:14)



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“There is none like unto the God of Jeshurun, who rideth upon the heaven in thy help, and in his excellency on the sky.” (Deuteronomy 33:26)



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“There is none like unto the God of Jeshurun, who rideth upon the heaven in thy help, and in his excellency on the sky.” (Deuteronomy 33:26)



Chapter 33 of Deuteronomy contains the last rec... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15555/ Tue, 2 Dec 2025 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15555/




“Forever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven.” (Psalm 119:89)



Most who read the Bible regularly are probably familiar with these sweeping statements from the Scriptures.

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    “The man answered and said unto them, Why herein is a marvelous thing, that ye know not from whence he is, and yet he hath opened mine eyes.” (John 9:30)
    
    
    
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    “Salute the brethren which are in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the church which is in his house.” (Colossians 4:15)
    
    
    
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    “Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time. Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.” (Colossians 4:5-6)
    
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    “Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving; withal praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds.” (Colossian... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15524/ Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15524/
    
    
    
    
    “I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.” (Galat... More...]]>
    
    
    
    
    “I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.” (Galat... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15523/ Sun, 16 Nov 2025 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15523/
    
    
    
    
    “Today shalt thou be with me in paradise.” (Luke 23:43)
    
    
    
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    “Today shalt thou be with me in paradise.” (Luke 23:43)
    
    
    
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    “I have made the earth, the man and the beast that are upon the ground, by my great power and by my outstretched arm, and have given it unto whom it seemed meet unto me.” (Jeremiah 27:5)
    
    
    
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    “I have made the earth, the man and the beast that are upon the ground, by my great power and by my outstretched arm, and have given it unto whom it seemed meet unto me.” (Jeremiah 27:5)
    
    
    
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    “If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel.” (Colossians 1:23)
    
    
    
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    “And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now hath he reconciled in the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and unblameable and unreproveable in his sight.” (2 Timothy 4:7)
    
    
    
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    “Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.” (Colossians 2:7)
    
    
    
    The Christian walk must be “rooted” and &... More...]]>
    
    
    
    
    “Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.” (Colossians 2:7)
    
    
    
    The Christian walk must be “rooted” and &... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15485/ Sat, 25 Oct 2025 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15485/
    
    
    
    
    “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.” (John 10:27)
    
    
    
    Christian believers and their characteristics are described in terms of many colorful metaphors in the Bible. In our t... More...]]>
    
    
    
    
    “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.” (John 10:27)
    
    
    
    Christian believers and their characteristics are described in terms of many colorful metaphors in the Bible. In our t... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15484/ Fri, 24 Oct 2025 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15484/
    
    
    
    
    “That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.” (John 3:6)
    
    
    
    Perhaps the greatest purpose of Christianity is to take that which is only flesh and see it r... More...]]>
    
    
    
    
    “That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.” (John 3:6)
    
    
    
    Perhaps the greatest purpose of Christianity is to take that which is only flesh and see it r... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15483/ Thu, 23 Oct 2025 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15483/
    
    
    
    
    “For though I be absent in the flesh, yet am I with you in the spirit, joying and beholding your order, and the stedfastness of your faith in Christ.” (Colossians 2:5)
    
    
    
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    “For though I be absent in the flesh, yet am I with you in the spirit, joying and beholding your order, and the stedfastness of your faith in Christ.” (Colossians 2:5)
    
    
    
    Apparently, the church... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15482/ Wed, 22 Oct 2025 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15482/
    
    
    
    
    “And God blessed Noah and his sons, and said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth” (Genesis 9:1).
    
    
    
    This was the first command God gave to mankind in the new world after ... More...]]>
    
    
    
    
    “And God blessed Noah and his sons, and said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth” (Genesis 9:1).
    
    
    
    This was the first command God gave to mankind in the new world after ... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15481/ Tue, 21 Oct 2025 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15481/
    
    
    
    
    “In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.” (Colossians 2:3)
    
    
    
    Paul had just promised Christians that they would be endowed with the “riches of the full assurance of und... More...]]>
    
    
    
    
    “In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.” (Colossians 2:3)
    
    
    
    Paul had just promised Christians that they would be endowed with the “riches of the full assurance of und... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15480/ Mon, 20 Oct 2025 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15480/
    
    
    
    
    “That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ.” (Colo... More...]]>
    
    
    
    
    “That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ.” (Colo... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15479/ Sun, 19 Oct 2025 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15479/
    
    
    
    
    “To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.” (Colossians 1:27)
    
    
    
    The New Covenant includes a m... More...]]>
    
    
    
    
    “To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.” (Colossians 1:27)
    
    
    
    The New Covenant includes a m... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15475/ Sat, 18 Oct 2025 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15475/
    
    
    
    
    “Whence then cometh wisdom? and where is the place of understanding?” (Job 28:20)
    
    
    
    In one of his monologues, Job compares his search for spiritual understanding to human explorations for metals an... More...]]>
    
    
    
    
    “Whence then cometh wisdom? and where is the place of understanding?” (Job 28:20)
    
    
    
    In one of his monologues, Job compares his search for spiritual understanding to human explorations for metals an... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15474/ Fri, 17 Oct 2025 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15474/
    
    
    
    
    “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour.” (1 Peter 5:8)
    
    
    
    Several words are used in Scripture to imply spiritual watc... More...]]>
    
    
    
    
    “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour.” (1 Peter 5:8)
    
    
    
    Several words are used in Scripture to imply spiritual watc... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15473/ Thu, 16 Oct 2025 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15473/
    
    
    
    
    “My covenant will I not break, nor alter the thing that is gone out of my lips. Once have I sworn by my holiness that I will not lie unto David.” (Psalm 89:34-35)
    
    
    
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    “My covenant will I not break, nor alter the thing that is gone out of my lips. Once have I sworn by my holiness that I will not lie unto David.” (Psalm 89:34-35)
    
    
    
    In Greek, Roman, and more m... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15472/ Wed, 15 Oct 2025 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15472/
    
    
    
    
    “Blindness in part is happened to Israel, until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in.” (Romans 11:25)
    
    
    
    In Romans 11, Paul explains a marvelous outcome from Israel’s unbelief: many Genti... More...]]>
    
    
    
    
    “Blindness in part is happened to Israel, until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in.” (Romans 11:25)
    
    
    
    In Romans 11, Paul explains a marvelous outcome from Israel’s unbelief: many Genti... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15471/ Tue, 14 Oct 2025 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15471/
    
    
    
    
    “And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence.” (Colossians 1:18)
    
    
    
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    “And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence.” (Colossians 1:18)
    
    
    
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    “For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him.” (Romans 15:13)
    
    
    
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    “Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.” (Romans 15:13)
    
    
    
    God’s provisions for the believer incl... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15468/ Sat, 11 Oct 2025 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15468/
    
    
    
    
    “The word of the LORD was unto them precept upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon line; here a little, and there a little; that they might go, and fall backward, and be broken, and snared, and taken.” (Matthew 9:12)
    
    
    
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    “But when Jesus heard that, he said unto them, They that be whole need not a physician, but they that are sick.” (Matthew 9:12)
    
    
    
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    “...who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son: in whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins.” (Colossians 1:13-14... More...]]>
    
    
    
    
    “...who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son: in whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins.” (Colossians 1:13-14... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15465/ Wed, 8 Oct 2025 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15465/
    
    
    
    
    “Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness; Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light.” (Colossians 1:10)
    
    
    
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    “That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God.” (Colossians 1:10)
    
    
    
    There are many admonitions in Scriptur... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15463/ Mon, 6 Oct 2025 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15463/
    
    
    
    
    “For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding.” (Colossians 1:9)... More...]]>
    
    
    
    
    “For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding.” (Colossians 1:9)... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15462/ Sun, 5 Oct 2025 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15462/
    
    
    
    
    “To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ which are at Colosse: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.” (Colossians 1:2)
    
    
    
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    “To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ which are at Colosse: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.” (Colossians 1:2)
    
    
    
    Paul’s letter to the ... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15461/ Sat, 4 Oct 2025 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15461/
    
    
    
    
    “Thy word is true from the beginning: and every one of thy righteous judgments endureth for ever.” (Psalm 119:160)
    
    
    
    Very few books survive very long. Only a few survive past the first printing,... More...]]>
    
    
    
    
    “Thy word is true from the beginning: and every one of thy righteous judgments endureth for ever.” (Psalm 119:160)
    
    
    
    Very few books survive very long. Only a few survive past the first printing,... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15460/ Fri, 3 Oct 2025 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15460/
    
    
    
    
    “Who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us: which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil.” (Hebrews 6:18-19)
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    “Who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us: which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil.” (Hebrews 6:18-19)
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    “My soul fainteth for thy salvation: but I hope in thy word. Mine eyes fail for thy word, saying, When wilt thou comfort me?” (Psalm 119:81-82)
    
    
    
    Those who “love the LORD” with all... More...]]>
    
    
    
    
    “My soul fainteth for thy salvation: but I hope in thy word. Mine eyes fail for thy word, saying, When wilt thou comfort me?” (Psalm 119:81-82)
    
    
    
    Those who “love the LORD” with all... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15458/ Wed, 1 Oct 2025 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15458/
    
    
    
    
    “For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps.” (1 Peter 2:21)
    
    
    
    Peter’s first epistle, written during a time... More...]]>
    
    
    
    
    “For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps.” (1 Peter 2:21)
    
    
    
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    “Thy hands have made me and fashioned me: give me understanding, that I may learn thy commandments.” (Psalm 119:73)
    
    
    
    Understanding the Word of God begins with seeing God as the Creator of all th... More...]]>
    
    
    
    
    “Thy hands have made me and fashioned me: give me understanding, that I may learn thy commandments.” (Psalm 119:73)
    
    
    
    Understanding the Word of God begins with seeing God as the Creator of all th... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15440/ Mon, 29 Sep 2025 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15440/
    
    
    
    
    “For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy.” (2 Timothy 3:2)
    
    
    
    One of the dangerous teachings of the New Age ... More...]]>
    
    
    
    
    “For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy.” (2 Timothy 3:2)
    
    
    
    One of the dangerous teachings of the New Age ... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15439/ Sun, 28 Sep 2025 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15439/
    
    
    
    
    “These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: a proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood.” (Proverbs 6:16-17)
    
    
    
    In both the Old and New T... More...]]>
    
    
    
    
    “These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: a proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood.” (Proverbs 6:16-17)
    
    
    
    In both the Old and New T... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15438/ Sat, 27 Sep 2025 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15438/
    
    
    
    
    “For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.” (Psalm 119:57)
    
    
    
    Three of the 22 stanzas of Psalm 119 have all eight Hebrew terms used to describe the Word of God. How app... More...]]>
    
    
    
    
    “Thou art my portion, O LORD: I have said that I would keep thy words.” (Psalm 119:57)
    
    
    
    Three of the 22 stanzas of Psalm 119 have all eight Hebrew terms used to describe the Word of God. How app... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15436/ Thu, 25 Sep 2025 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15436/
    
    
    
    
    “For as by one man’s disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous.” (Romans 5:19)
    
    
    
    Certainly the focal point of all history and the climax of... More...]]>
    
    
    
    
    “For as by one man’s disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous.” (Romans 5:19)
    
    
    
    Certainly the focal point of all history and the climax of... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15435/ Wed, 24 Sep 2025 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15435/
    
    
    
    
    “Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.” (More...]]>
    
    
    
    
    “Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.” (More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15434/ Tue, 23 Sep 2025 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15434/
    
    
    
    
    “Remember the word unto thy servant, upon which thou hast caused me to hope.” (Psalm 119:49)
    
    
    
    The saints of God have always faced something of a two-pronged challenge to their hope. First, those... More...]]>
    
    
    
    
    “Remember the word unto thy servant, upon which thou hast caused me to hope.” (Psalm 119:49)
    
    
    
    The saints of God have always faced something of a two-pronged challenge to their hope. First, those... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15433/ Mon, 22 Sep 2025 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15433/
    
    
    
    
    “Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers; but with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot.” (More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15432/ Sun, 21 Sep 2025 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15432/
    
    
    
    
    “Let thy mercies come also unto me, O LORD, even thy salvation, according to thy word.” (Psalm 119:41)
    
    
    
    The Hebrew word hesed, used here for “mercy,” has a breadth of meanin... More...]]>
    
    
    
    
    “Let thy mercies come also unto me, O LORD, even thy salvation, according to thy word.” (Psalm 119:41)
    
    
    
    The Hebrew word hesed, used here for “mercy,” has a breadth of meanin... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15431/ Sat, 20 Sep 2025 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15431/
    
    
    
    
    “Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked.” (Revelation 3:17)
    
    
    
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    “Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked.” (Revelation 3:17)
    
    
    
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    “Teach me, O LORD, the way of thy statutes; and I shall keep it unto the end.” (Psalm 119:33)
    
    
    
    Verses 33-40 of Psalm 119 closely parallels a similar passage in Proverbs 2:1-5. Both focus on bein... More...]]>
    
    
    
    
    “Teach me, O LORD, the way of thy statutes; and I shall keep it unto the end.” (Psalm 119:33)
    
    
    
    Verses 33-40 of Psalm 119 closely parallels a similar passage in Proverbs 2:1-5. Both focus on bein... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15429/ Thu, 18 Sep 2025 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15429/
    
    
    
    
    “They are the sons of God. For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.” (Romans 8:14-15)
    
    
    
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    “They are the sons of God. For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.” (Romans 8:14-15)
    
    
    
    Charles W... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15428/ Wed, 17 Sep 2025 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15428/
    
    
    
    
    “But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you.” (Romans 8:11)
    
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    “But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you.” (Romans 8:11)
    
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    “Who his own self bore our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.” (1 Peter 2:24)
    
    
    
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    “Who his own self bore our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.” (1 Peter 2:24)
    
    
    
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    “Wherefore, he is able to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.” (Hebrews 7:25)
    
    
    
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    “Wherefore, he is able to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.” (Hebrews 7:25)
    
    
    
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    “Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.” (Hebrews 4:16)
    
    
    
    The beautiful old hymn “Arise, My Soul, Arise&rdq... More...]]>
    
    
    
    
    “Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.” (Hebrews 4:16)
    
    
    
    The beautiful old hymn “Arise, My Soul, Arise&rdq... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15424/ Sat, 13 Sep 2025 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15424/
    
    
    
    
    “And the tables were the work of God, and the writing was the writing of God, graven upon the tables.” (Exodus 32:16)
    
    
    
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    “And the tables were the work of God, and the writing was the writing of God, graven upon the tables.” (Exodus 32:16)
    
    
    
    In this verse is the first occurrence in the Bible of the word “writi... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15423/ Fri, 12 Sep 2025 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15423/
    
    
    
    
    “Wait on the LORD, and keep his way, and he shall exalt thee to inherit the land: when the wicked are cut off, thou shalt see it.” (Psalm 37:34)
    
    
    
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    “Wait on the LORD, and keep his way, and he shall exalt thee to inherit the land: when the wicked are cut off, thou shalt see it.” (Psalm 37:34)
    
    
    
    Sometimes the battle takes its toll, we feel like... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15422/ Thu, 11 Sep 2025 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15422/
    
    
    
    
    “And of the children of Issachar, which were men that had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do; the heads of them were two hundred; and all their brethren were at their commandment.” (1 Chr... More...]]>
    
    
    
    
    “And of the children of Issachar, which were men that had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do; the heads of them were two hundred; and all their brethren were at their commandment.” (1 Chr... More...]]> https://www.icr.org/article/15421/ Wed, 10 Sep 2025 00:00:00 PST https://www.icr.org/article/15421/
    
    
    
    
    “From that time forth began Jesus to shew unto his disciples, how that he must go unto Jerusalem, and suffer many things of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised again the third day.” (James 5:13)
    
    
    
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    “Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him sing psalms.” (James 5:13)
    
    
    
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    “Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.” (2 Peter 1:4)
    
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    “And he saith unto me, Write, Blessed are they which are called unto the marriage supper of the Lamb. And he saith unto me, These are the true sayings of God.” (Revelation 19:9)
    
    
    
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    “The ox knoweth his owner, and the ass his master’s crib: but Israel doth not know, my people doth not consider.” (Isaiah 1:3)
    
    
    
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