In 1 Peter 1:13–25, holiness is not something we earn but something we receive through the redeeming blood of Jesus, who shapes us daily by His Spirit. Pray for grace to respond with gentleness, patience, and surrendered obedience in the ordinary moments of life. Ask God to strengthen Grove Hill Church as they reach Chapel Hill and to bless Nick and Lillian as they equip future ministry leaders in Southeast Asia.
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In 1 Peter 1:1–12, believers are reminded that they are chosen, secure in a living hope, and strengthened through trials that refine their faith. Pray for courage to stand firm in your identity in Christ and to live boldly for His name. Ask God to guide and encourage South Haven Arabic Baptist Church as they reach Arabic-speaking families in Nashville, and to empower Mac and Grace as they disciple international students in Vancouver.
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Philippians 1:6 reminds us that God finishes what He starts, forming us into Christ’s likeness by His grace and power. Pray for a humble heart that yields to the Spirit’s transforming work each day. Ask God to strengthen Tennessee Alliance for Kids as they serve vulnerable children, and to bless Matthew and Rebekah Caye as they disciple young adults in Nairobi.
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Genesis 41: God exalts Joseph from prison to leadership, using his faithfulness and wisdom to preserve many lives and reveal God’s sovereign timing and provision. Matthew 14:1–21: Jesus shows compassion and divine power by feeding the crowds, demonstrating that God’s kingdom meets human need with abundance and care.
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Genesis 38–40: God’s redemptive plan advances through complex and painful circumstances, as Joseph remains faithful in suffering and the Lord works behind the scenes to accomplish His purposes. Matthew 13:24–58: Jesus teaches about the kingdom through parables that reveal its hidden growth, supreme worth, and the mixed responses of those who hear and encounter Him.
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In Acts 2:14–41, Peter boldly proclaims the gospel through the power of the Holy Spirit, reminding us that momentum multiplies through Spirit-filled believers, not perfect ones. Pray for courage to share what God has done. Ask God to strengthen the Disaster Response Team as they serve in crisis and to open doors for gospel conversations through Forrest’s ministry in Paris.
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Genesis 36–37: God’s covenant line continues as the story shifts from Esau’s descendants to Joseph, whose life begins with favor and dreams but quickly moves toward suffering that God will later use for His purposes. Matthew 13:1–23: Jesus teaches about the kingdom through parables, revealing that spiritual fruit depends on hearts that truly hear, receive, and respond to God’s word.
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Pentecost in Acts 2:1–4 reminds us that momentum in God’s mission comes from the Spirit, not our strength. Pray for fresh boldness to live sent, trusting the Spirit who empowers ordinary believers for extraordinary purpose. Ask God to strengthen The Rising Church as they make disciples in Middle Tennessee, and to bless Deaf Pathway Global as they bring God’s Word to Deaf communities around the world.
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Genesis 31–35: God faithfully protects and refines Jacob, guiding him through conflict, repentance, and renewal as He continues to fulfill His covenant promises across generations. Matthew 12: Jesus reveals His authority as Lord of the Sabbath and exposes hardened hearts, teaching that true belonging in God’s kingdom flows from obedience to the will of the Father.
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Peter’s restoration in John 21:15–19 shows that failure isn’t the end of God’s mission for us. Jesus meets us with grace, rebuilds what fear broke, and calls us forward with purpose. Pray for a renewed confidence in His forgiveness, for Real Life Church Sango as they make disciples in their community, and for Living Hope in South Africa as they bring care and hope to families in great need.
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1 Peter was written for believers learning how to live faithfully when life feels unfamiliar and costly. In this kickoff episode, Jay Strother and Brian Ball unpack what it means to be “chosen exiles”—secure in Christ, honest about suffering, and anchored by a living hope that holds.
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Genesis 29–30: God continues to build His covenant family through complex relationships and human striving, showing that His purposes move forward by His grace rather than human control. Matthew 11: Jesus reveals the nature of God’s kingdom, calling people to repentance and offering rest to those who come to Him in humble trust.
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