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July 23, 2025

Judges 6, Acts 10, Jeremiah 19, Mark 5

Judges 6: God calls Gideon to deliver Israel from Midian after they cry out under oppression, confirming His call with signs and Gideon’s obedience to tear down Baal’s altar. Acts 10: Peter and Cornelius each receive visions that lead to Peter preaching the gospel to Gentiles, resulting in their salvation and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Jeremiah 19: God commands Jeremiah to shatter a clay jar as a sign of the coming irreversible judgment on Jerusalem for idolatry and innocent bloodshed. Mark 5: Jesus heals a demon-possessed man, restores a bleeding woman through her faith, and raises Jairus’s daughter from the dead.

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Why Baptism Matters: Embracing Obedience in Acts 10

In this episode of Sermon Notes, Wade Owens and Matt Pearson, campus and teaching pastors at Brentwood Baptist churches, have a heartfelt and insightful discussion centered on Acts 10:44-48—the pivotal moment when the Holy Spirit falls on Gentile believers for the first time.

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Daily Devotional
July 22, 2025

Judges 5, Acts 9, Jeremiah 18, Mark 4

Judges 5: Deborah and Barak sing a victory song praising God’s deliverance, Israel’s bravery, and Jael’s decisive role in defeating Sisera. Acts 9: Saul encounters Jesus on the road to Damascus, is baptized, begins preaching, and Peter performs miracles that lead many to faith. Jeremiah 18: God compares Israel to clay in a potter’s hand, warning of judgment if they do not repent, while Jeremiah laments their plot against him. Mark 4: Jesus teaches in parables about the kingdom of God and calms a storm, revealing His authority over nature and truth.

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July 21, 2025

Judges 4, Acts 8, Jeremiah 17, Mark 3

Judges 4: Deborah and Barak lead Israel to victory over Sisera, who is ultimately killed by Jael, fulfilling God’s promise of deliverance through a woman. Acts 8: Persecution scatters the church as Philip preaches in Samaria, confronts Simon the sorcerer, and leads an Ethiopian official to faith and baptism. Jeremiah 17: God condemns Judah’s deep sin, contrasts trust in man with trust in Him, and calls for Sabbath obedience as a mark of covenant faithfulness. Mark 3: Jesus heals on the Sabbath, appoints the twelve apostles, refutes accusations of demonic power, and defines His true family as those who do God's will.

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July 20, 2025

Judges 3, Acts 7, Jeremiah 16, Mark 2

Judges 3: God raises up Othniel, Ehud, and Shamgar to deliver Israel as they fall repeatedly into sin and oppression. Acts 7: Stephen, filled with the Holy Spirit, defends his faith before the Sanhedrin, recounting Israel’s history and accusing them of resisting God; he becomes the first Christian martyr after seeing a vision of Jesus at the right hand of God. Jeremiah 16: God tells Jeremiah to live as a sign of coming judgment and promises future restoration after exile. Mark 2: Jesus forgives sins, heals a paralytic, calls Levi, challenges religious norms, and declares His authority over the Sabbath.

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July 19, 2025

Judges 2, Acts 6, Jeremiah 15, Mark 1

Judges 2: Israel disobeys God, falls into a cycle of sin and deliverance, and God leaves foreign nations to test their faithfulness. Acts 6: The apostles appoint seven men to serve the church, and Stephen, full of power, is falsely accused of blasphemy after performing signs and preaching boldly. Jeremiah 15: God declares judgment on Judah for persistent rebellion, while Jeremiah laments his suffering and is called to continue speaking God’s truth. Mark 1: John prepares the way, Jesus is baptized and tempted, begins His ministry, calls disciples, casts out demons, heals many, and preaches throughout Galilee.

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July 18, 2025

Judges 1, Acts 5, Jeremiah 14, Matthew 28

Judges 1: After Joshua’s death, Judah leads Israel in battle, winning several victories, but many tribes fail to fully drive out the Canaanites. Acts 5: Ananias and Sapphira lie to the Holy Spirit and die, the apostles perform signs and are arrested, and they boldly continue preaching despite threats. Jeremiah 14: A devastating drought leads to national mourning, but God rejects false prophets and refuses to accept Judah’s shallow repentance. Matthew 28: Jesus rises from the dead, appears to the women and disciples, and commissions them to make disciples of all nations.

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