Picture Scripture – Soldier 6.2
Tuesday Picture: Soldier (armored boots) Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-15 (emphasis on v.15); Psalm 18:29-36; Isaiah 61:1; Romans 16:20 Write any phrases from the selected Bible verses that speak to you: Think of a soldier putting on his combat boots. He makes sure they are the right size and securely laced. Likewise, in order for peace to occur, we too…
Picture Scripture – Soldier 6.3
Wednesday Picture: Soldier (shield) Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-16 (emphasis on v.16); Hebrews 11:6; Psalm 18:1-3; Psalm 91:4 Write any phrases from the selected Bible verses that speak to you: Envision a soldier’s protective shield. The ancient Roman shield was “made from goatskin or calf skin which was stretched over sturdy pieces of wood. It stood four-feet long and three-feet…
Picture Scripture – Soldier 6.4
Thursday Picture: Soldier (helmet) Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17 (emphasis on 17a); Ephesians 2:1-9; Colossians 3:1-2 Write any phrases from the selected Bible verses that speak to you: Think of a soldier putting on and securely fastening his helmet before battle. He understands a blow to the head is deadly, so it’s carefully applied. Likewise as believers, we must…
Picture Scripture – Soldier 6.5
Friday Picture: Soldier (sword) Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18 (emphasis on v17b-18); Hebrews 4:12; Psalm 18:37-39; James 4:7 Write any phrases from the selected Bible verses that speak to you: Close your eyes and envision a two soldiers in the midst of a sword fight. One is well prepared and knows exactly when and where to strike; the other…
Picture Scripture – Bride 7.1
Monday Picture: Bride (His initiation) Scripture: Jeremiah 9:24; Isaiah 43:1; Isaiah 45:4-5; John 15:16; 1 John 4:10 Write any phrases from the selected Bible verses that speak to you: In your mind’s eye, see a man making the first phone call to someone he is very interested in getting to know. On a much grander scale, it’s…
Picture Scripture – Bride 7.2
Tuesday Picture: Bride (His pursuit) Scripture: Jeremiah 31:3; Hosea 2:14-15; Isaiah 41:9-10; Psalm 37:23-24 Write any phrases from the selected Bible verses that speak to you: Envision a man taking the woman he loves on dates, holding her hand, bringing her flowers, and writing her love notes. Likewise, God is chasing each one of us with His love!…
Picture Scripture – Bride 7.3
Wednesday Picture: Bride (His proposal) Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-3; Matthew 11:28-30; Mark 1:17-18; John 3:16; Revelation 22:16-18 Write any phrases from the selected Bible verses that speak to you: Take a minute to think about one of your favorite wedding proposal stories. Think of the detailed planning and the excitement of the event. In the same way, God…
Picture Scripture – Bride 7.4
Thursday Picture: Bride (His vows) Scripture: Hosea 2:19; Isaiah 54:4,10; Isaiah 62:5; 1 Corinthians 13:4-13 Write any phrases from the selected Bible verses that speak to you: Think of a wedding ceremony. See the groom making promises to his bride as he puts a ring on her finger to pledge a lifelong commitment. Much like this, but…
Picture Scripture – Bride 7.5
Friday Picture: Bride (our response, now and later) Scripture: Psalm 27:8; Song of Solomon 3:4; Ruth 1:16-17; Phil. 3:7-11; Revelation 21:1-7 Write any phrases from the selected Bible verses that speak to you: Take a minute to think of a bride saying her vows to her husband on her wedding day. Hear her say these words…
March to the Cross
art by: Celia VanMaarth Some of you are already aware of the March to the Cross on-line devotional study, but some are not, so I wanted to let you know… I am a co-leader of a closed Facebook group called Soul Sisters. Our purpose is to encourage women in God’s word and prayer. We have just started a scripture based…
