May God grant us the humility today to receive His Word for what it really is – the very words of God.

I will be continuing our adult bible study on the period of Judah’s exile. There are many lessons for us who are now exiles and sojourners in a pagan land. Daniel lived in a foreign land and when he got there the king attempted to change his name – giving him a Babylonian name. After 70 years of service in a pagan land, Daniel 5:12 records the emperor of Babylon calling him “Daniel”. 70 years in a pagan land and they couldn’t change his name. He was still Daniel. He was still representing “the God who judges”. Call him whatever you like, he’s still Daniel. He was Daniel. After 70 years he was Daniel. He died Daniel.

Also – will be returning to our study of 1 Corinthians and begin the 2nd part of Paul’s letter. What important truths are taught in chapter 7! May the Lord help us as we open His Word this morning and think on marriage, singleness and the glory of God!