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October 22, 2025
2 Kings 3: Elisha prophesies victory for Israel, Judah, and Edom over Moab, and God provides water and deliverance.
2 Thessalonians 3: Paul urges believers to work diligently, avoid idleness, and follow his example of faithful labor.
Daniel 7: Daniel sees a vision of four beasts and the Son of Man receiving everlasting dominion from God.
Psalm 49: The psalmist reflects on the futility of trusting in wealth and the hope of redemption from death.
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In this episode of the Sermon Notes Podcast, Jay Strother and Brian Ball walk through Matthew 6 to reveal how Jesus calls us to live lightly, trust deeply, and give quietly. From generosity to prayer and fasting, the Sermon on the Mount challenges us to prioritize the kingdom of God over everything else.
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Daily Devotional
October 21, 2025
2 Kings 2: Elijah is taken to heaven in a whirlwind, and Elisha receives his spirit and begins his prophetic ministry.
2 Thessalonians 2: Paul warns of the coming man of lawlessness and encourages believers to stand firm in the truth.
Daniel 6: Daniel is thrown into the lions’ den for praying to God but is miraculously delivered by His power.
Psalm 48: The psalmist praises God’s greatness and steadfast love, celebrating His protection over Zion.
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October 20, 2025
2 Kings 1: Elijah calls down fire on King Ahaziah’s men and foretells the king’s death for seeking false gods.
2 Thessalonians 1: Paul encourages believers facing persecution, assuring them of God’s justice and Christ’s return in glory.
Daniel 5: Belshazzar’s feast is interrupted by a divine message, and he is slain as Babylon falls to the Medes and Persians.
Psalms 46–47: The psalmist proclaims God as refuge and King over all the earth, calling nations to rejoice in His reign.
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October 19, 2025
1 Kings 22: Ahab ignores Micaiah’s warning, dies in battle, and Jehoshaphat reigns faithfully in Judah.
1 Thessalonians 5: Paul calls believers to live watchfully, encourage one another, and remain blameless until Christ’s return.
Daniel 4: Nebuchadnezzar is humbled by God, loses his sanity, and later praises God’s sovereign power after being restored.
Psalm 45: The psalmist celebrates the royal wedding, portraying the king’s majesty and the bride’s beauty.
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October 18, 2025
1 Kings 21: Ahab and Jezebel seize Naboth’s vineyard through deceit, and Elijah foretells their judgment.
1 Thessalonians 4: Paul urges holiness, brotherly love, and hope in the resurrection at Christ’s return.
Daniel 3: Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego are delivered unharmed from the fiery furnace for refusing to worship an idol.
Psalm 44: The psalmist laments Israel’s suffering despite faithfulness and appeals to God for deliverance.
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October 17, 2025
1 Kings 20: God grants Ahab victory over Ben-hadad, but Ahab’s mercy toward him brings future judgment.
1 Thessalonians 3: Paul rejoices at Timothy’s report of the believers’ steadfast faith despite trials.
Daniel 2: God reveals Nebuchadnezzar’s dream to Daniel, showing His sovereignty over kingdoms and history.
Psalms 42–43: The psalmist longs for God’s presence, finding hope amid despair and oppression.
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This heartfelt episode highlights a powerful special needs ministry story—showing the joy, humility, and gospel community found in the hardest seasons of parenting.
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October 16, 2025
1 Kings 19: Elijah flees in fear but encounters God in a gentle whisper and receives renewed purpose and direction.
1 Thessalonians 2: Paul recalls his sincere ministry and expresses deep affection and gratitude for the believers’ faith.
Daniel 1: Daniel and his friends remain faithful in Babylon, refusing defilement and receiving wisdom from God.
Psalms 40–41: David praises God for deliverance, seeks mercy in weakness, and blesses those who care for the needy.
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October 15, 2025
1 Kings 18: Elijah confronts the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel, and God proves His power by sending fire from heaven.
1 Thessalonians 1: Paul commends the Thessalonians for their faith, love, and steadfast hope in Christ.
Ezekiel 48: God details the division of the restored land among Israel’s tribes and names the city “The Lord Is There.”
Psalm 39: David reflects on life’s brevity and asks God for mercy and perspective amid suffering.
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What if the Sermon on the Mount wasn’t just an ideal—but a way of life? In this powerful conversation, Jay Strother and Brian Ball explore what it means to live out Jesus’ kingdom vision from Matthew 5. From anger and lust to divorce and loving our enemies, discover how Christ calls us to a righteousness that starts in the heart and transforms how we live, love, and relate to others.
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October 14, 2025
1 Kings 17: Elijah proclaims drought, is miraculously sustained by God, and raises a widow’s son from the dead.
Colossians 4: Paul urges steadfast prayer, wise conduct toward outsiders, and sends final greetings to fellow workers.
Ezekiel 47: Ezekiel sees a river flowing from the temple bringing life and healing, symbolizing God’s restoration.
Psalm 38: David laments under God’s discipline, confessing sin and pleading for mercy and deliverance.
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