1. Psalm 38 shows a confession of sin that seeks and trusts in God alone forgiveness.
  2. In Psalm 22, we see our pain and suffering imputed to Christ on the cross as he confesses the words of the Psalm.
  3. Crumbling and forsaken, a cry goes out to God.
  4. Psalm 31 delivers the promise that God is our deliverer and steadfast refuge.
  5. On this day, we remember Polycarp, who died around 155 AD, and Gutenberg's Bible, printed in 1455. The reading is from Augustine, "Late Have I loved You."
  6. On this day, we remember Johannes Reuchlin, b. 1455, and Nicholas Ferrar, b. 1592. The reading is from George Herbert, "The Holdfast."
  7. You’re not making Christianity better; you’re making Stoicism worse. Gillespie and Riley continue their discussion of free will and predestination by reading Clement of Alexandria. Where does the doctrine of free will originate? What happens when a Christian blends biblical theology and philosophy? Why doesn’t Riley like Star Wars sermons?
  8. On this day, we remember Peter Damian, b. 1007, and Robert Southwell, d. 1595. The reading is "Christ's Childhood" by Robert Southwell.
  9. Contending with false gods, fleeces, and a new nickname are all in store for Gideon.
  10. On this day, we remember John Williamson Nevin, b. 1803, and St. Leo of Catania, d. 789. The reading is from Malcolm Guite, "Our Burning World."
  11. Jesus goes to a Pharisee’s house for dinner where He serves up a heavy portion of law.