Breaking Through Stubbornness | 1 Samuel 8:19-20
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Release Date: 07/05/2024
Your Gift Is Not About You | 1 Corinthians 12:7
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Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Our shout-out today goes to Charles & Carol Tentinger from Prescott, WI. Thanks for your partnership in . We cannot do this without donors like you. Our text today is . To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. — What if the primary purpose of your spiritual gift has nothing to do with you? This verse is the thesis statement for the entire chapter. Let's break it down. First, "To each is given…" No believer is...
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Why Spiritual Gifts Should Never Compete | 1 Corinthians 12:4-6
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Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Our shout-out today goes to John Lecy from Lake Elmo, MN. Thanks for your partnership in . We cannot do this without donors like you. Our text today is . Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of service, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who empowers them all in everyone. — Have you ever noticed how quickly diversity in the church becomes competition? Paul addresses that...
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The Difference Between Feelings and the Holy Spirit | 1 Corinthians 12:1-3
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Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Our shout-out today goes to Jay Oldendorf from Blair, WI. Thanks for your partnership in . We cannot do this without donors like you. Our text today is . Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be uninformed. You know that when you were pagans you were led astray to mute idols, however you were led. Therefore I want you to understand that no one speaking in the Spirit of God ever says “Jesus is accursed!” and no one can say “Jesus is...
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Why the Resurrection Changes Everything
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If Jesus didn’t rise, nothing matters—but if he did, you don’t get to stay the same. Summary The resurrection is not a small detail in the Christian story—it is the turning point that changes everything. Without it, the cross is just a tragic death and sin still holds its power. But because Jesus walked out of the grave, death is no longer final, sin is defeated, and new life is possible. The resurrection doesn’t just invite belief—it demands a response that reshapes how you live. Reflection & Small Group Discussion Questions 1. Why does Paul say that without the resurrection,...
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Are You Taking Communion Too Lightly? | 1 Corinthians 11:23-34
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Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Our shout-out today goes to Toby Main from Oldmar, FL. Thanks for your partnership in . We cannot do this without donors like you. Our text today is . For I received from the Lord what I also delivered to you, that the Lord Jesus on the night when he was betrayed took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it, and said, “This is my body, which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” In the same way also he took the cup, after supper, saying, “This cup...
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When Worship Becomes About Us (And God Says No) | 1 Corinthians 11
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In 1 Corinthians 11, Paul confronts believers who gathered for worship but brought their preferences instead of reverence. A study by Vince Miller. SUMMARY You were made to worship.But what happens when worship becomes about your preferences instead of God’s design? In this study of 1 Corinthians 11, Paul confronts believers who gathered in God’s name—yet distorted worship through contention, selfishness, and cultural accommodation. REFLECTION & SMALL GROUP DISCUSSION QUESTIONS Where do you see the tension between cultural preference and biblical design showing up in today’s...
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You Would’ve Been There—Watching
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You wouldn’t have stood apart from the crowd—you would’ve been part of the reason for the cross. Summary We like to believe we would’ve stood with Jesus, but the cross exposes a deeper truth about human nature. Even his closest followers ran, denied him, or stayed silent when it mattered most. The crowd wasn’t just made up of enemies—it was filled with ordinary people who chose passivity over courage. The cross confronts us with a hard reality: we’re not just observers of the moment—we’re participants in the reason it had to happen. Reflection & Small Group Discussion...
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Can You Go to Church and Miss Jesus? | 1 Corinthians 11:17-22
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Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Our shout-out today goes to Aaron Dunn from Millington, NJ. Thanks for your partnership in . We cannot do this without donors like you. Our text today is . But in the following instructions I do not commend you, because when you come together it is not for the better but for the worse. For, in the first place, when you come together as a church, I hear that there are divisions among you. And I believe it in part, for there must be factions among you in order that...
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The 5 Moments Everyone Gets Wrong About the Cross
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We don’t reject the cross—we misunderstand it, and that changes everything. Summary Many people are familiar with the cross, but few truly understand what happened in its defining moments. Each event—from Jesus’ cry of abandonment to the tearing of the veil—reveals something deeper about sin, judgment, and access to God. These are not emotional details; they are theological realities that explain what Jesus actually accomplished. When you see the cross clearly, it stops being symbolic and starts confronting everything about you. Reflection & Small Group Discussion Questions 1....
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Has Culture Replaced God’s Design in the Church? | 1 Corinthians 11:13-16
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Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Our shout-out today goes to Roger Oliver from Bishop, GA. Thanks for your partnership in . We cannot do this without donors like you. Our text today is . Judge for yourselves: is it proper for a wife to pray to God with her head uncovered? Does not nature itself teach you that if a man wears long hair it is a disgrace for him, but if a woman has long hair, it is her glory? For her hair is given to her for a covering. If anyone is inclined to be contentious, we have...
info_outlineHave personal insecurities made you stubborn and unreceptive to God's plan?
Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller.
This week, we are in 1 Samuel 8. I've titled this chapter "When Our Insecurities Define Us."
Today, our text is 1 Samuel 8:19-20, which reads:
But the people refused to obey the voice of Samuel. And they said, “No! But there shall be a king over us, that we also may be like all the nations, and that our king may judge us and go out before us and fight our battles.” — 1 Samuel 8:19-20
This is a powerful example of human stubbornness. The Israelites, despite being warned, demanded a king. Samuel had clarified the consequences, but they refused to listen. They so desperately wanted to be like other nations that they ignored the wisdom of God’s messenger because their hearts were set on their desires.
How often do we find ourselves in similar situations?
We might not be desperate for a king, but we have all stubbornly pursued our plans. Like Clark Griswold, we have our ideas about our vacations and want them to go our way. Only when our way disappoints do we see the situation in another way.
Being less trivial, we have all been stubborn at some point. We have all ignored the truth of Scripture, the wisdom of godly counsel, and the nudge of the Holy Spirit. Then our hearts become hardened, and the truth will not seep in. Therefore, we miss and dismiss the warning that directs us to the path of truth.
This situation reminds us of how stubborn we can all be, and sometimes, we need to examine our hearts. Sometimes, we need to spade the hardened soil of our hearts and become receptive to God, wise men, wisdom, and truth.
Take a moment today to seek God’s wisdom in any area where you’ve been stubborn. Pray for the humility to listen and the courage to follow God's guidance. Share your reflections with a friend and invite them to walk with you in this new experience of faith.
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Ask This:
How can identifying and addressing my personal insecurities help me become more receptive to God's guidance in my life?
Reflecting on a recent situation where I've been stubborn, what steps can I take to cultivate a spirit of humility and openness to God's plan moving forward?
Do This:
Share an insecurity and get wisdom from a godly friend.
Pray This:
Father, help me to recognize and confront the insecurities that hinder my trust in Your perfect plan. Grant me humility and wisdom to surrender my stubbornness and follow Your guidance wholeheartedly. Amen.
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