Old Testament Words for Today: 100 Devotional Reflections from the Bible
Overview
It’s remarkable how much the Lord can say to us in only five words of Scripture. Scattered throughout the Bible are small phrases that pack a punch. They teach truths, uncover human frailties, reveal God’s grace, and even expose Satan’s schemes.
Bestselling and beloved author Warren Wiersbe offers one hundred concise but nourishing devotions that zero in on powerful, five-word statements from the Bible. Each devotion is quickly digested, easily remembered, and leaves a lasting impact. Believers who are hungry for more of God’s Word will use this book of bite-sized meditations for daily encouragement and renewal.
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- Contains 100 poignant devotions from the Old Testament
- Encourages the reader in day-to-day life
- Provides five word statements that pack a powerful punch in each devotion
- Utilizes the New King James Version of the Scriptures
Top Highlights
“There are sins of the flesh and sins of the spirit (2 Cor. 7:1), and we tend to emphasize the first and minimize the second. But sins of the spirit can also bring terrible consequences. Jesus equated anger with murder and lust with adultery (Matt. 5:21–30). He showed compassion to publicans and sinners, but he called the proud scribes and Pharisees ‘children of the devil.’” (Page 36)
“We all want to receive blessings from the Lord, but not everybody wants to be a blessing to others. That’s one difference between a river and a swamp. The godly believer in Psalm 1 received blessing from God and then became like a tree, sharing the blessing with others. An English proverb says, ‘He who plants trees loves others besides himself.’ That proverb also applies to Christians, who should share like fruitful trees.” (Page 13)
“first questions the Word, then denies the Word, then substitutes his own lies” (Page 8)
“Christians are supposed to be channels, not reservoirs. To receive God’s blessings and then selfishly keep them is to violate one of the basic principles of the Christian life. ‘The generous soul will be made rich, and he who waters will also be watered himself’ (Prov. 11:25). We are blessed so that we might be a blessing.” (Page 12)
“A temptation is Satan’s cheap substitute for the real gifts from heaven the Father has given us” (Page 9)
- Title: Old Testament Words for Today: 100 Devotional Reflections from the Bible
- Authors: Warren W. Wiersbe
- Publisher: Baker
- Publication Date: 2013
- Pages: 208
Warren W. Wiersbe (1929–2019) was an internationally known Bible teacher and pastor. He studied at Indiana University and Northern Baptist Theological Seminary and taught at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and Grand Rapids Theological Seminary.
In 2002, Wiersbe was awarded the Jordon Lifetime Achievement Award by the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association. He was the former pastor of three churches, including The Moody Church.
For 10 years Wiersbe served as general director and Bible teacher for the Back to the Bible radio broadcast. He wrote more than 150 books, including the popular Old Testament "Be" Series and New Testament "Be" Series of expositional Bible studies, which has sold more than four million copies, and The Strategy of Satan.
