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Paul’s Imprisonment Spreads the Gospel // Philippians 1:12–18a

Saturday, July 31, 2010
I want you to know, beloved, that what has happened to me has actually helped to spread the gospel, so that it has become known throughout the whole imperial guard and to everyone else that my imprisonment is for Christ; and most of the brothers and sisters, having been made confident in the Lord by my imprisonment, dare to speak the word with greater boldness and without fear. Philippians 1:12–14

Paul’s Prayer for the Philippians // Philippians 1:3–11

Friday, July 30, 2010
I thank my God every time I remember you, constantly praying with joy in every one of my prayers for all of you, because of your sharing in the gospel from the first day until now. Philippians 1:3–5

Paul’s Appeal to Caesar // Acts 25:1–12

Thursday, July 29, 2010
But Festus, wishing to do the Jews a favor, asked Paul, "Do you wish to go up to Jerusalem and be tried there before me on these charges?” Paul said, "I am appealing to the emperor's tribunal; this is where I should be tried. I have done no wrong to the Jews, as you very well know. Acts 25:9-10

Waiting for God to Speak // Psalm 62:5-12

Wednesday, July 28, 2010
One thing God has spoken, two things have I heard: that you, O God, are strong, and that you, O Lord, are loving. Surely you will reward each person according to what he has done. Psalm 62:11-12

Waiting for God to Speak // Psalm 62:5-12

One thing God has spoken, two things have I heard: that you, O God, are strong, and that you, O Lord, are loving. Surely you will reward each person according to what he has done. Psalm 62:11-12

Paul’s Trial before the Council // Acts 22:30—23:11

Since he wanted to find out what Paul was being accused of by the Jews, the next day he released him and ordered the chief priests and the entire council to meet. He brought Paul down and had him stand before them. Acts 22:30

Paul’s Arrest // Acts 21:27–36

Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Immediately he took soldiers and centurions and ran down to them. When they saw the tribune and the soldiers, they stopped beating Paul. Then the tribune came, arrested him, and ordered him to be bound with two chains; he inquired who he was and what he had done. Acts 21:32-33

Paul’s Call to Service // Acts 9:10–16

Monday, July 26, 2010
But the Lord said to him, "Go, for he is an instrument whom I have chosen to bring my name before Gentiles and kings and before the people of Israel. Acts 9:15

God Will Strengthen and Guard // 2 Thessalonians 3:1–15

Sunday, July 25, 2010
And that we may be rescued from wicked and evil people; for not all have faith. But the Lord is faithful; he will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one. 2 Thessalonians 3:2-3

Faithful to Forgive // 1 John 1:5–10

Saturday, July 24, 2010
If we confess our sins, he who is faithful and just will forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9

Faithful Promises // Hebrews 10:19–25

Friday, July 23, 2010
Let us hold fast to the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who has promised is faithful. Hebrews 10:23

A Sure and Steadfast Anchor // Hebrews 6:13–20

Thursday, July 22, 2010
We have this hope, a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters the inner shrine behind the curtain, where Jesus, a forerunner on our behalf, has entered, having become a high priest forever. Hebrews 6:19–20

God Is Faithful // 1 Corinthians 1:4–9

Wednesday, July 21, 2010
He will also strengthen you to the end, so that you may be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is faithful; by him you were called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. 1 Corinthians 1:8–9

Ready to Die for the Lord // Acts 21:1–14

Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Then Paul answered, "What are you doing, weeping and breaking my heart? For I am ready not only to be bound but even to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.” Acts 21:13

God’s Steadfast Love // Psalm 89:1–8

Monday, July 19, 2010
I will sing of your steadfast love, O Lord, forever; with my mouth I will proclaim your faithfulness to all generations. I declare that your steadfast love is established forever; your faithfulness is as firm as the heavens. Psalm 89:1–2

Stand Firm, Hold Fast // 2 Thessalonians 2:13–17

Sunday, July 18, 2010
So then, brothers and sisters, stand firm and hold fast to the traditions that you were taught by us, either by word of mouth or by our letter. 2 Thessalonians 2:15

The Danger of Deception // 2 Thessalonians 2:1–12

Saturday, July 17, 2010
Let no one deceive you in any way; for that day will not come unless the rebellion comes first and the lawless one is revealed, the one destined for destruction. 2 Thessalonians 2:3

Finishing the Course // Acts 20:17–24

Friday, July 16, 2010
But I do not count my life of any value to myself, if only I may finish my course and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the good news of God's grace. Acts 20:24

Called to God’s Purpose // 2 Timothy 2:8–13

Thursday, July 15, 2010
Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, a descendant of David—that is my gospel, for which I suffer hardship, even to the point of being chained like a criminal. But the word of God is not chained. Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, so that they may also obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory. 2 Timothy 2:8–10

Called to Freedom // Galatians 5:7–14

Wednesday, July 14, 2010
For you were called to freedom, brothers and sisters; only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for self-indulgence, but through love become slaves to one another. Galatians 5:13

The Confidence of Hope // Hebrews 3:1–6

Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Christ, however, was faithful over God's house as a son, and we are his house, if we hold firm the confidence and the pride that belong to hope. Hebrews 3:6

Chosen as God’s Heritage // Psalm 33:4–12

Monday, July 12, 2010
Happy is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people whom he has chosen as his heritage. Psalm 33:12

Worthy of Christ’s Call // 2 Thessalonians 1:3–12

Sunday, July 11, 2010
Therefore we ourselves boast of you among the churches of God for your steadfastness and faith during all your persecutions and the afflictions that you are enduring. This is evidence of the righteous judgment of God, and is intended to make you worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you are also suffering. 2 Thessalonians 1:4–5

Give God the Glory //Revelation 19:1–8

Saturday, July 10, 2010
And from the throne came a voice saying, "Praise our God, all you his servants, and all who fear him, small and great." Revelation 19:5

The Eternal Gospel Is for All // Revelation 14:6–13

Friday, July 9, 2010
Here is a call for the endurance of the saints, those who keep the commandments of God and hold fast to the faith of Jesus. And I heard a voice from heaven saying, "Write this: Blessed are the dead who from now on die in the Lord.” "Yes," says the Spirit, "they will rest from their labors, for their deeds follow them." Revelation 14:12–13

The Saved Praise God // Revelation 7:9–17

Thursday, July 8, 2010
After this I looked, and there was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, robed in white, with palm branches in their hands. They cried out in a loud voice, saying, "Salvation belongs to our God who is seated on the throne, and to the Lamb!" Revelation 7:9–10

Worthy Is the Lamb // Revelation 5:9–14

Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Then I looked, and I heard the voice of many angels surrounding the throne and the living creatures and the elders; they numbered myriads of myriads and thousands of thousands, singing with full voice, "Worthy is the Lamb that was slaughtered to receive power and wealth and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing!" Revelation 5:11-12

A Nightlong Farewell // Acts 20:7–12

Tuesday, July 6, 2010
On the first day of the week, when we met to break bread, Paul was holding a discussion with them; since he intended to leave the next day, he continued. Then Paul went upstairs, and after he had broken bread and eaten, he continued to converse with them until dawn; then he left. Acts 20:7, 11

Remain Steadfast in the Faith // 1 Peter 5:6–11

Monday, July 5, 2010
Discipline yourselves, keep alert. Like a roaring lion your adversary the devil prowls around, looking for someone to devour. Resist him, steadfast in your faith, for you know that your brothers and sisters in all the world are undergoing the same kinds of suffering. 1 Peter 5:8-9

Obtaining Salvation in Christ // 1 Thessalonians 5:1–11

Sunday, July 4, 2010
But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, and put on the breastplate of faith and love, and for a helmet the hope of salvation. For God has destined us not for wrath but for obtaining salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, who died for us, so that whether we are awake or asleep we may live with him. 1 Thessalonians 5:8-10

Blameless at Christ’s Coming //1 Thessalonians 5:12–24

Saturday, July 3, 2010
May the God of peace himself sanctify you entirely; and may your spirit and soul and body be kept sound and blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Thessalonians 5:23

The Coming of the Lord // 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18

Friday, July 2, 2010
For this we declare to you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive, who are left until the coming of the Lord, will by no means precede those who have died. For the Lord himself, with a cry of command, with the archangel's call and with the sound of God's trumpet, will descend from heaven, and the dead in Christ will rise first. 1 Thessalonians 4:15–16

Prepared for the Lord’s Coming // Matthew 25:1–13

Thursday, July 1, 2010
Later the other bridesmaids came also, saying, "Lord, lord, open to us.” But he replied, "Truly I tell you, I do not know you.' Keep awake therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour. Matthew 25:11–13