Day 197 · July 16

A devotional for today

Today’s readings

• Old Testament: 1 CHRONICLES 22:1-23:32
• New Testament: ROMANS 3:9-31
• Psalm: PSALM 12:1-8
• Proverb: PROVERBS 19:13-14

Old Testament

David prepares for the Temple and organizes the Levites. He knows he will not build it, yet faithfully prepares the way for another.

New Testament

Paul reaches the great conclusion: all have sinned, and righteousness comes through faith in Jesus Christ, not works of the law.

Psalm

God’s words are pure even when human words are unreliable.

Proverb

Family conflict can be painful; wisdom seeks peace.

Discover

Here the companion’s title shines: we all fall short, but Jesus is the One through whom God makes sinners right. The Temple preparations point toward access to God; Christ opens that access.

Reflect

Am I trying to earn what God offers by grace?

Fellowship

How would you explain justification by faith in simple words?

Go around the group and complete this sentence: “This week I saw Jesus in ________.” Keep it simple. Listen to one another and encourage one another.

Prayer

Lord Jesus, thank You that my hope rests in what You have done, not what I can earn. Amen.

Live

Stop performing for God. Receive grace and obey from gratitude.