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April 30, 2025
Numbers 7: The leaders of Israel each bring offerings for the dedication of the altar, and Moses hears God's voice from the mercy seat in the tabernacle.
Psalm 42-43: The psalmist pours out his longing and sorrow before God, yet keeps urging his soul to hope and trust in God's salvation.
Song of Solomon 5: The woman searches desperately for her beloved and describes his beauty and strength to the young women of Jerusalem.
Hebrews 5: Christ, appointed as our perfect high priest, learned obedience through suffering and offers eternal salvation, but believers are warned not to remain spiritually immature.
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In this episode of Sermon Notes, hosts Jay Strother and Brian Ball delve into the concluding chapter of the Book of Colossians, discussing the profound Christology and transformative truths presented by Paul. They reflect on the power of community in faith, highlighting how Paul acknowledges his fellow laborers by name and the importance of each individual's role in the body of Christ.
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Daily Devotional
April 29, 2025
Numbers 6: God gives instructions for the Nazirite vow, calling individuals to special devotion through abstinence, and Aaron is taught a blessing for the people of Israel.
Psalm 40-41: David praises God for rescuing him, cries out for help in trouble, and blesses those who care for the poor even in betrayal and suffering.
Song of Solomon 4: The man delights in his bride’s beauty, comparing her to a lush, sealed garden full of fragrance and inviting intimacy.
Hebrews 4: God's promise of eternal rest remains for those who believe, and believers are urged to trust Christ, our great High Priest, who offers mercy and grace.
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April 28, 2025
Numbers 5: God commands Israel to maintain the camp’s purity, deal justly with sin through confession and restitution, and outlines a ritual for cases of suspected marital unfaithfulness.
Psalm 39: David reflects on the brevity of life and prays for wisdom, forgiveness, and renewed hope in the Lord.
Song of Solomon 3: The woman dreams of searching for her beloved, celebrates finding him, and admires Solomon’s wedding procession.
Hebrews 3: The writer urges believers to fix their eyes on Jesus, greater than Moses, and warns against hardening their hearts through unbelief.
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April 27, 2025
Numbers 4: God assigns specific duties for the Kohathites, Gershonites, and Merarites in caring for and transporting the tabernacle, ensuring each clan’s work is carefully ordered and supervised.
Psalm 38: David cries out to God from a place of deep physical suffering and guilt over his sin, trusting in the Lord for help and salvation.
Song of Solomon 2: The lovers rejoice in their love’s beauty, protection, and timing, celebrating the arrival of spring and their growing affection for one another.
Hebrews 2: The writer warns against neglecting salvation and explains that Jesus became fully human to suffer, die, and deliver his people from the fear of death.
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April 26, 2025
Numbers 3: God sets apart the Levites for service in the tabernacle, replacing Israel’s firstborn sons, and assigns specific responsibilities to each Levitical clan.
Psalm 37: David encourages trusting the Lord instead of envying evildoers, promising that God will sustain the righteous and ultimately judge the wicked.
Song of Solomon 1: A woman and her beloved exchange words of deep affection, celebrating the beauty, longing, and joy found in love.
Hebrews 1: The writer declares Jesus as the exalted Son of God, greater than the angels, through whom all things were created and sustained.
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April 25, 2025
Numbers 2: God organizes the twelve tribes to camp and travel in a specific formation around the tabernacle, placing Judah, Reuben, Ephraim, and Dan at the four sides, while the Levites remain in the center.
Psalm 36: David contrasts the wickedness of humanity with God’s unfailing love, righteousness, and protection for those who take refuge in Him.
Ecclesiastes 12: The Teacher urges us to remember our Creator before aging and death come, concluding that fearing God and keeping His commands is the true purpose of life.
Philemon 1: Paul appeals to Philemon to receive the runaway slave Onesimus back as a beloved brother in Christ, emphasizing forgiveness, reconciliation, and love.
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April 24, 2025
Numbers 1: God commands a military census of Israel’s twelve tribes, excluding the Levites, and assigns each tribe’s leaders to assist Moses and Aaron in organizing the nation for future battles.
Psalm 35: David cries out to God for justice and protection from enemies who attack without cause, trusting in the Lord to defend the innocent and bring vindication.
Ecclesiastes 11: Life is uncertain, so invest wisely, work diligently, and enjoy the fleeting gifts of youth and light while remembering that all will be judged by God.
Titus 3: Paul urges believers to live with humility and kindness, remembering God's mercy, and to focus on good works instead of divisive arguments.
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April 23, 2025
Leviticus 27: God outlines how vows and dedications—whether people, animals, or property—should be valued and redeemed, reminding Israel that everything holy belongs to Him.
Psalm 34: David celebrates the Lord’s deliverance and urges the humble to seek Him, promising protection, provision, and joy for those who fear the Lord.
Ecclesiastes 10: Foolishness, even in small amounts, can undo wisdom, and leaders must act with integrity to avoid disorder and destruction.
Titus 2: Paul encourages sound teaching by urging every age and role within the church to live with self-control, integrity, and hope as they wait for Christ’s return.
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April 22, 2025
Leviticus 26: God promises blessings for obedience—including peace, provision, and His presence—but warns of escalating discipline, exile, and desolation if His covenant is rejected, while still holding out hope for restoration if the people confess and return.
Psalm 33: The psalmist praises God as the Creator and Sustainer of the world, whose plans stand firm, whose eye is on those who fear Him, and whose faithful love is the source of true hope and joy.
Ecclesiastes 9: Despite the certainty of death and the unpredictability of life, the Teacher urges joyful living, wholehearted effort, and valuing wisdom, even though it often goes unnoticed and unrewarded.
Titus 1: Paul instructs Titus to appoint elders who live with integrity, uphold sound teaching, and rebuke false teachers, reminding him that godliness and truth are inseparable in Christian leadership.
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April 21, 2025
Leviticus 25: God commands the Israelites to observe sabbath years and the Year of Jubilee, promoting rest for the land, redemption of property, fair treatment of the poor, and the release of slaves as a reflection of His ownership and mercy.
Psalm 32: David celebrates the joy and relief of forgiveness, urging others to confess sin, trust in the Lord’s protection, and rejoice in His faithful love.
Ecclesiastes 8: The Teacher reflects on wisdom, human authority, and the mystery of injustice, affirming that fearing God is the only sure foundation in a world of uncertainties.
2 Timothy 4: Paul urges Timothy to preach the Word faithfully, shares his readiness to depart, and gives final instructions while affirming the Lord’s strength and hope of eternal glory.
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