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September 10, 2025
2 Samuel 4–5: David becomes king over all Israel, captures Jerusalem, and defeats the Philistines with God’s help.
1 Corinthians 15: Paul proclaims the resurrection of Christ, the future resurrection of believers, and the victory over death.
Ezekiel 13: God condemns false prophets who mislead His people with lies and false visions.
John 14: Jesus comforts His disciples, promising the Holy Spirit and peace as He prepares to return to the Father.
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September 9, 2025
2 Samuel 3: Abner defects to David but is murdered by Joab, while David condemns the act and grows stronger as king.
1 Corinthians 14: Paul instructs on orderly worship, urging prophecy over tongues for the building up of the church.
Ezekiel 12: Ezekiel acts out Israel’s coming exile, warning of the certainty and nearness of God’s judgment.
John 13: Jesus washes His disciples’ feet, predicts His betrayal, and commands them to love one another.
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September 8, 2025
2 Samuel 2: David is anointed king of Judah, while Ish-bosheth rules Israel, leading to conflict between their armies.
1 Corinthians 13: Paul describes love as the greatest virtue, surpassing all gifts and enduring forever.
Ezekiel 11: God promises judgment on Jerusalem’s leaders but offers hope of restoration with a new heart and spirit.
John 12: Jesus is anointed at Bethany, enters Jerusalem as King, and predicts His death to bring salvation.
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September 7, 2025
2 Samuel 1: David mourns Saul and Jonathan with deep grief and composes a lament for them.
1 Corinthians 12: Paul explains the diversity of spiritual gifts and their unity in the body of Christ.
Ezekiel 10: Ezekiel sees God’s glory departing the temple as cherubim move with fiery judgment.
John 11: Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead, revealing His power over death and strengthening faith in Him.
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September 6, 2025
1 Samuel 31: Saul and his sons die in battle against the Philistines, bringing tragedy to Israel.
1 Corinthians 11: Paul instructs on proper worship practices and warns against abusing the Lord’s Supper.
Ezekiel 9: God commands judgment on Jerusalem, sparing only those marked for their grief over sin.
John 10: Jesus teaches that He is the Good Shepherd who lays down His life for His sheep and gives them eternal security.
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September 5, 2025
1 Samuel 29–30: David is sent away from the Philistine army, then defeats the Amalekites and recovers his family and possessions.
1 Corinthians 10: Paul warns against idolatry by recalling Israel’s failures and urges believers to live for God’s glory.
Ezekiel 8: God shows Ezekiel visions of abominations in the temple that provoke His judgment.
John 9: Jesus heals a man born blind, leading to conflict with the Pharisees and a testimony of faith in Him.
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What does it really mean to live on mission—in your neighborhood and beyond? In this episode of Steeple People, Tim Brister shares how unexpected steps of obedience led from Florida to Haiti, revealing the power of gospel partnerships and everyday faithfulness.
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September 4, 2025
1 Samuel 28: Saul, desperate for guidance, consults a medium who brings up Samuel’s spirit, foretelling his defeat and death.
1 Corinthians 9: Paul defends his rights as an apostle but chooses self-denial to advance the gospel and win others to Christ.
Ezekiel 7: God declares that the end has come upon Israel with imminent judgment for their sins.
John 8: Jesus forgives a woman caught in adultery, teaches about being the light of the world, and confronts opposition from the Jews.
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September 3, 2025
1 Samuel 27: David seeks refuge with the Philistines and lives in Ziklag, raiding nearby peoples while deceiving Achish.
1 Corinthians 8: Paul teaches that knowledge must be guided by love, warning against causing others to stumble over food sacrificed to idols.
Ezekiel 6: God announces judgment against Israel’s idolatry, bringing destruction to high places but preserving a faithful remnant.
John 7: Jesus teaches at the Feast of Tabernacles, dividing the crowd with His claims and facing opposition from the leaders.
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September 2, 2025
1 Samuel 26: David spares Saul’s life again, taking his spear and water jug to prove his innocence and respect for God’s anointed.
1 Corinthians 7: Paul gives guidance on marriage, singleness, and devotion to the Lord in varying life circumstances.
Ezekiel 5: God commands Ezekiel to use his hair as a sign of Jerusalem’s severe judgment through famine, sword, and exile.
John 6: Jesus feeds five thousand, walks on water, and teaches that He is the Bread of Life who gives eternal life.
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September 1, 2025
1 Samuel 25: Abigail’s wisdom prevents David from avenging himself on Nabal, and after Nabal’s death David takes her as his wife.
1 Corinthians 6: Paul rebukes believers for lawsuits against each other and warns against sexual immorality, urging them to honor God with their bodies.
Ezekiel 4: God commands Ezekiel to enact symbolic signs of Jerusalem’s siege and judgment through dramatic acts.
John 5: Jesus heals a lame man on the Sabbath and declares His divine authority as the Son of God who gives life and judges.
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