https://odb.org/2026/02/10/the-exchange Romans 6:4–12 (NIV): 4 We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.5 For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we will certainly also beContinue reading “Christ’s atonement and redeeming sacrifice”
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Ego and its consequences
https://odb.org/2026/02/09/how-the-proud-fall Proverbs 18: 9-12 NIV – 9 One who is slack in his work is brother to one who destroys.10 The name of the Lord is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.11 The wealth of the rich is their fortified city; they imagine it a wall too high to scale.Continue reading “Ego and its consequences”
Do not despise the day of small things
https://odb.org/2026/02/06/small-beginnings Zechariah 4:1–10 (NIV): 4 Then the angel who talked with me returned and woke me up, like someone awakened from sleep. 2 He asked me, “What do you see?”I answered, “I see a solid gold lampstand with a bowl at the top and seven lamps on it, with seven channels to the lamps. 3 Also thereContinue reading “Do not despise the day of small things”
Rejuvenating rest in the Lord
https://odb.org/2026/02/05/rejuvenating-rest Hebrews 4:9–11 (NIV): 9 There remains, then, a Sabbath-rest for the people of God; 10 for anyone who enters God’s rest also rests from their works, just as God did from his. 11 Let us, therefore, make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one will perish by following their example of disobedience. Even ifContinue reading “Rejuvenating rest in the Lord”
Our treasures in heaven
https://odb.org/2026/02/04/you-cant-take-it-with-you 1 Timothy 6:6–12, 17-19 (NIV): 6 But godliness with contentment is great gain. 7 For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. 8 But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. 9 Those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and intoContinue reading “Our treasures in heaven”
God’s plan for the season
https://odb.org/2026/02/03/focus-on-god Haggai 2:1–9 (NIV): on the twenty-first day of the seventh month, the word of the LORD came through the prophet Haggai: 2 “Speak to Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, to Joshua son of Jozadak, the high priest, and to the remnant of the people. Ask them, 3 ‘Who of you is left who sawContinue reading “God’s plan for the season”
Our struggle is not against flesh and blood
https://odb.org/2026/01/29/standing-strong Ephesians 6:10–20 (NIV): 10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this darkContinue reading “Our struggle is not against flesh and blood”
Sent with care
https://odb.org/2026/01/28/sent-with-care 2 Timothy 4:9–13 (NIV): 9 Do your best to come to me quickly, 10 for Demas, because he loved this world, has deserted me and has gone to Thessalonica. Crescens has gone to Galatia, and Titus to Dalmatia. 11 Only Luke is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, because he is helpful to meContinue reading “Sent with care”
Much hope indeed in the LORD
https://odb.org/2026/01/27/hope-in-faith Psalm 31:13-16 NIV – 13 For I hear many whispering, “Terror on every side!” They conspire against me and plot to take my life. 14 But I trust in you, Lord; I say, “You are my God.” 15 My times are in your hands; deliver me from the hands of my enemies, from those who pursue me. 16 Let your faceContinue reading “Much hope indeed in the LORD”
Jonah’s first reaction to God’s calling
https://odb.org/2026/01/26/our-own-mess Jonah 3:1–5 (NIV): 3 Then the word of the LORD came to Jonah a second time: 2 “Go to the great city of Nineveh and proclaim to it the message I give you.”3 Jonah obeyed the word of the LORD and went to Nineveh. Now Nineveh was a very large city; it took three days toContinue reading “Jonah’s first reaction to God’s calling”
