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Judges 17, Acts 21, Jeremiah 30-31, Mark 16

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Judges 17: Micah builds a personal shrine, makes household idols, and hires a wandering Levite to be his priest in hopes of securing God’s favor. Acts 21: Paul travels to Jerusalem despite repeated warnings, is falsely accused in the temple, and is arrested after a violent mob stirs up the city. Jeremiah 30–31: God promises to restore Israel from exile, heal their wounds, bring them back with joy, and establish a new covenant written on their hearts. Mark 16: Jesus rises from the dead, appears to His followers, commissions them to preach the gospel, and ascends into heaven.


Pray With Us for Kevin & Casey

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“Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples!” —Psalm 96:3 Kevin and Casey are serving among Deaf communities in Southeast...


Judges 16, Acts 20, Jeremiah 29, Mark 15

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Judges 16: Samson falls to Delilah’s betrayal, loses his strength and freedom, but ultimately brings down the Philistine temple in a final act of divine vengeance. Acts 20: Paul encourages the churches, revives a young man in Troas, and gives an emotional farewell to the Ephesian elders with warnings and blessings. Jeremiah 29: Jeremiah urges the exiles to settle in Babylon, promises future restoration, and rebukes false prophets spreading lies among the people. Mark 15: Jesus is condemned, mocked, crucified, and buried, fulfilling prophecy and revealing His divine identity through His death on the cross.


Pray With Us for Kelly & Janice

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“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with...


Judges 15, Acts 19, Jeremiah 28, Mark 14

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Judges 15: Samson burns Philistine fields in revenge, kills many in retaliation, and defeats a thousand men with a donkey’s jawbone before crying out to God for water. Acts 19: Paul’s ministry in Ephesus leads to conversions, miracles, confrontation with false exorcists, and a riot over the threat to Artemis worship. Jeremiah 28: The false prophet Hananiah contradicts Jeremiah’s warning about Babylon, breaks his yoke, and dies after God declares judgment on him. Mark 14: Jesus is anointed, celebrates Passover, prays in Gethsemane, is betrayed, arrested, falsely tried, and Peter denies Him before the rooster crows.


Pray With Us for Keegan & Carla

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“Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.” —Proverbs 16:3 Keegan and Carla are using their gifts to open doors for...


Judges 14, Acts 18, Jeremiah 27, Mark 13

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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.


Pray With Us for Josh & Danielle

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“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” —Psalm 34:18 Chaplain Colonel Josh Payne serves as a chaplain and leads...


Judges 13, Acts 17, Jeremiah 26, Mark 12

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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.


Pray With Us for Johnny & Anna

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“Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” —Joshua...


Judges 12, Acts 16, Jeremiah 25, Mark 11

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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.


Pray With Us for Forrest

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“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...