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July 31, 2025

Judges 14, Acts 18, Jeremiah 27, Mark 13

Judges 14: Samson desires a Philistine wife, kills a lion with God’s power, poses a riddle at his wedding, and reacts in anger when tricked. Acts 18: Paul establishes the church in Corinth, receives divine encouragement to stay, travels to strengthen believers, and Apollos boldly teaches about Jesus. Jeremiah 27: God commands Judah and surrounding nations to submit to Babylon’s rule as His judgment and warns against false prophets. Mark 13: Jesus predicts the temple’s destruction, warns of end-time deception and persecution, promises His return, and urges constant readiness.

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July 30, 2025

Judges 13, Acts 17, Jeremiah 26, Mark 12

Judges 13: God announces Samson’s birth to a barren woman, instructing her on his Nazirite vows and purpose to begin delivering Israel from the Philistines. Acts 17: Paul preaches in Thessalonica, Berea, and Athens, facing opposition but also leading many—including Greeks and philosophers—to believe in Jesus. Jeremiah 26: Jeremiah’s temple prophecy nearly costs him his life, but he is spared as officials and elders defend his divine authority. Mark 12: Jesus teaches with authority through parables, answers challenges on taxes and resurrection, highlights love as the greatest command, and honors a poor widow’s offering.

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July 29, 2025

Judges 12, Acts 16, Jeremiah 25, Mark 11

Judges 12: Jephthah defeats the Ephraimites in a civil conflict, leading to heavy losses, and three lesser-known judges—Ibzan, Elon, and Abdon—rule Israel in brief succession. Acts 16: Paul selects Timothy, receives a vision to preach in Macedonia, leads Lydia and a jailer’s household to Christ, and is released after being wrongly imprisoned. Jeremiah 25: God declares seventy years of Babylonian exile for Judah and announces global judgment through the symbolic cup of His wrath. Mark 11: Jesus enters Jerusalem to shouts of praise, curses a barren fig tree, clears the temple, teaches on faith and forgiveness, and refuses to answer challenges to His authority.

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Pray With Us for Forrest

“Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples!” —Psalm 96:3 In the heart of Paris, Forrest is building relationships in...

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July 28, 2025

Judges 11, Acts 15, Jeremiah 24, Mark 10

Judges 11: Jephthah rises from rejection to lead Israel against the Ammonites, makes a tragic vow, and fulfills it by sacrificing his only daughter. Acts 15: The Jerusalem Council affirms salvation by grace for Gentiles, sends a letter of encouragement, and Paul and Barnabas part ways over John Mark. Jeremiah 24: God shows Jeremiah a vision of good and bad figs, symbolizing future restoration for exiles and judgment for the unfaithful. Mark 10: Jesus teaches on marriage, blesses children, challenges the rich, predicts His death, calls His disciples to serve, and heals a blind man.

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Pray With Us for Evelyn

“Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain.” —Psalm 127:1a Evelyn serves in the Middle East region, where access to...

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July 27, 2025

Judges 10, Acts 14, Jeremiah 23, Mark 9

Judges 10: Tola and Jair judge Israel briefly before the nation falls into idolatry, leading to oppression by the Ammonites and a desperate cry for deliverance. Acts 14: Paul and Barnabas face persecution, perform miracles, correct idolatry, and strengthen new churches on their missionary journey. Jeremiah 23: God promises a righteous King while condemning false prophets and corrupt leaders who mislead His people. Mark 9: Jesus is transfigured, heals a demon-possessed boy, predicts His death, and teaches humility, faith, and the seriousness of sin.

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