fblosgatos - 2025: Daily Devotional Thought and Bible Reading

Micah 6:1-5 - “A Return to the Courtroom” - Yet another reminder of God’s accusations against His people. What would He say to us? Scripture Reading: Nehemiah 5-7, 1 Corinthians 7

Micah 5:7-15 - “Messiah Wins” - When people thought they had defeated Jesus, He comes to win the final victory. Scripture Reading: Nehemiah 2-4, 1 Corinthians 6

Micah 5:1-6 - “He will Come” - In this passage is the familiar verse two, which points to Jesus’ first coming. After an interval, He will come again. Scripture Reading: Ezra 9-10, Nehemiah 1, 1 Corinthians 5

Micah 4:6-13 - “More Pictures of Judgement” - Micah will now use three more pictures for illustration. Can you spot them? Scripture Reading: Ezra 6-8, 1 Corinthians 4

Micah 4:1-5 - “The Pictures of Judgement” - In this part of chapter 4, Micah uses the picture of a city to illustrate God’s judgement. Scripture Reading: Ezra 3-5, 1 Corinthians 3

Micah 3:1-12 - “Hear Ye, Hear Ye” - Micah uses the word “hear” often in his book to gain the attention of his readers. Do we hear? Scripture Reading: 2 Chronicles 36, Ezra 1-2, 1 Corinthians 2

Micah 2:1-13 - “A Litany of Charges” - In these verses, Micah lays out the specific. Sins of covetousness and rejection. Do we react this way? Scripture Reading: 2 Chronicles 33-35, 1 Corinthians 1

Micah 1:8-16 - “The Sorrow of the Prophet” - The feelings of Micah were one of sorrow and tears. He lamented the coming judgement. Scripture Reading: 2 Chronicles 30-32, Romans 16

May 12 - Micah 1:1-7 - “The Courtroom of God” - Micah begins with the image of a courtroom to give the guilty verdict to Israel. Scripture Reading: 2 Chronicles 27-29, Romans 15

Jonah 4:1-11 - “The Bitter Prophet” - Though God displayed His grace upon an unworthy people, Jonah was not happy. Scripture Reading: 2 Chronicles 24-26, Romans 14

Jonah 3:1-10 - “The Preaching Prophet” - Jonah preaches and tells God’s Word, but with no heart or compassion. Scripture Reading: 2 Chronicles 21-23, Romans 13

Jonah 2:1-10 - “The Praying Prophet” - From the depths of the ocean Jonah prays and God hears. Scripture Reading: 2 Chronicles 18-20, Romans 12

Jonah 1:12-17 - “The Swallowed Prophet” - Jonah preferred death over obedience. Do you? Scripture Reading: 2 Chronicles 15-17, Romans 11

Jonah 1:1-11 - “The Stubborn Prophet” - What can happen if we disobey? Let’s see what happens to Jonah in this most familiar story. Scripture Reading: 2 Chronicles 12-14, Romans 10

Obadiah 15-21 - “Deliverance from the Enemy” - In Edom’s demise comes Israel’s deliverance. Scripture Reading: 2 Chronicles 9-11, Romans 9

Obadiah 1-14 - “Pride Goes before a Fall” - Today we begin a two day journey in a book dedicated to Edom’s pride. Scripture Reading: 2 Chronicles 6-8, Romans 8

Amos 9:11-15 - “Final Promise of Restoration” - God gives Amos one final message that He will gather His people again in the future. Scripture Reading: 2 Chronicles 3-5, Romans 7

Amos 9:1-10 - “Final Warning of Dispersion” - God gives a final warning from Amos that continued sin brings continued judgment. Scripture Reading: 1 Chronicles 29, 2 Chronicles 1-2, Romans 6

Amos 8:1-14 - “A Different Kind of Famine” - What’s worse than no food? The answer is no, Word. Scripture Reading: 1 Chronicles 26-28, Romans 5

Amos 7:1-17 - “I’m just a Shepherd” - Notice that God will use anyone dedicated to Him, from a commoner to a trained servant. Scripture Reading: 1 Chronicles 23-25, Romans 4

Amos 6:1-14 - “On Beds of Ease” - Is that what you want, just a life of ease? Scripture Reading: 1 Chronicles 20-22, Romans 3

Amos 5:16-27 - “Outward Worship Isn’t Enough” - A familiar theme is heard today. May our worship be from the heart. Scripture Reading: 1 Chronicles 17-19, Romans 2

Amos 5:1-15 - “Seek Me” - The people knew how to seek riches, fame, and pleasure, but failed to learn to seek the Lord. Scripture Reading: 1 Chronicles 14-16, Romans 1

Amos 4:6-13 - “Prepare to Meet Your God” - When no one listens, God still speaks. Scripture Reading: 1 Chronicles 11-13, Acts 28

Amos 4:1-5 - “I Detest Your Sacrifices” - The right sacrifices with a wrong heart is no better than the wrong sacrifices. Scripture Reading: 1 Chronicles 8-10, Acts 27