July 2

TODAY'S BIBLE VERSE
But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in His wings; and ye shall go forth, and grow up as calves of the stall. Malachi 4:2

Memorize this Verse:
Cover the verse text and using just the first letters of each word try to recite the entire passage.
2. B U Y T F M N S T S O R A W H I H W A Y S G F A G U A C O T S

Notes on verse:

“Sun of righteousness”: While the wicked will be devoured by the heat of his wrath, those who fear him will feel his warmth with healing in his “light”. The reference is to the Messiah, “The Lord our righteousness. Healing: The reference should not be limited to the physical recovery from the harm done by the wicked. This sickness is inextricably linked with sin, with healing coming only through the suffering of the Servant.

“Like calves of the stall”. Calves, when confined to a stall for extended periods of time, leap for sheer joy when turned loose into the sunlight. The picture is one of a joyful, vigorous, and carefree life.

This is that great day of separation. This speaks of those who have put their faith and trust in Jesus, receiving their rewards. This is when the Sun of righteousness brings healing and warmth to those of His own. There will be no more sorrow. We will be filled with the Light of God at this time.

Luke 17:24 “For as the lightning, that lighteneth out of the one [part] under heaven, shineth unto the other [part] under heaven; so shall also the Son of man be in his day.”

Revelation 11:18 “And the nations were angry, and thy wrath is come, and the time of the dead, that they should be judged, and that thou shouldest give reward unto thy servants the prophets, and to the saints, and them that fear thy name, small and great; and shouldest destroy them which destroy the earth.”

Revelation 21:4 “And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.”

July 2
Today's Bible Reading Plan selections can be found below. If you don't have a Bible with you, just click the references to read each passage online:

Old Testament
1 Chronicles 3-4  —  7.0 minutes
Psalms 125  —  1.5 minutes

New Testament
Luke 7:18-35  —  4.5 minutes
Colossians 1:15-29  —  4.0 minutes

Total Average Read Time — 17.0 minutes