Published by kcalesComments Off on 1 Samuel 2, Romans 2, Jeremiah 40, Luke 9
1 Samuel 2: Hannah praises God in prayer, Eli’s sons are condemned for their wickedness, and God promises to raise up a faithful priest.
Romans 2: Paul warns that God’s judgment is based on truth and impartiality, calling all people to repentance and obedience.
Jeremiah 40: Jeremiah stays in Judah under Gedaliah’s leadership, as the remnant seeks stability after Jerusalem’s fall.
Luke 9: Jesus sends out the twelve, feeds five thousand, predicts His death, and is transfigured before Peter, James, and John.
Published by kcalesComments Off on 1 Samuel 1, Romans 1, Jeremiah 39, Luke 8
1 Samuel 1: Hannah prays earnestly for a child, and God answers by giving her Samuel, whom she dedicates to the Lord’s service.
Romans 1: Paul declares the gospel as God’s power for salvation and warns of God’s wrath against human sin and idolatry.
Jeremiah 39: Jerusalem falls to Babylon, King Zedekiah is captured, and Jeremiah is protected by the conquerors.
Luke 8: Jesus teaches in parables, calms a storm, casts out demons, heals the sick, and raises a girl from the dead.
Published by kcalesComments Off on Ruth 3‐4, Acts 28, Jeremiah 38, Luke 7
Ruth 3–4: Ruth follows Naomi’s plan to seek redemption from Boaz, who marries her and secures their family line, leading to the ancestry of King David.
Acts 28: Paul arrives in Rome after surviving a shipwreck and snakebite, boldly preaching the gospel under house arrest to both Jews and Gentiles.
Jeremiah 38: Jeremiah is thrown into a cistern for prophesying Jerusalem’s fall but is later rescued by Ebed-Melech with the king’s permission.
Luke 7: Jesus heals a centurion’s servant, raises a widow’s son, praises John the Baptist, and forgives a sinful woman who shows great love.
Published by kcalesComments Off on Ruth 2, Acts 27, Jeremiah 37, Luke 6
Ruth 2: Ruth gleans in the fields of Boaz, who shows her kindness and protection, beginning a providential connection.
Acts 27: Paul survives a perilous sea voyage and shipwreck after warning the crew and trusting God’s promise of safety.
Jeremiah 37: Jeremiah is imprisoned for speaking God’s word but remains faithful despite King Zedekiah’s fear and indecision.
Luke 6: Jesus teaches radical kingdom values, heals on the Sabbath, and calls His twelve disciples to follow Him.
Published by kcalesComments Off on Judges 21, Acts 25, Jeremiah 35, Luke 4
Judges 21: The Israelites find wives for the Benjamites to preserve the tribe after a brutal civil war, highlighting the chaos of the era.
Acts 25: Paul defends himself before Festus and appeals to Caesar, setting the stage for his journey to Rome.
Jeremiah 35: The Rechabites are praised for obeying their ancestor’s command, serving as a contrast to Judah’s disobedience to God.
Luke 4: Jesus is tempted in the wilderness, rejected in His hometown, and begins healing and casting out demons with divine authority.
Published by kcalesComments Off on Judges 20, Acts 24, Jeremiah 34, Luke 3
Judges 20: Israel wages war against Benjamin for a horrific crime, suffering initial losses before eventually defeating the tribe.
Acts 24: Paul defends his faith before Governor Felix, who delays judgment and keeps Paul in custody for two years.
Jeremiah 34: God condemns Judah for breaking their covenant to free slaves, warning of destruction for their disobedience.
Luke 3: John the Baptist prepares the way for Jesus through preaching repentance and baptizing, as Jesus begins His public ministry.
Published by kcalesComments Off on The Church Will Not Fail | Weekly Devotional | July 27, 2025
Hello, Station Hill family! On Sunday, we considered a vital truth: faithful ministry isn’t just about making new disciples; it’s profoundly about strengthening the disciples...
Published by kcalesComments Off on How to Strengthen Your Church Through Everyday Faithfulness | Acts 18
What makes a church truly strong? In this episode of the Sermon Notes podcast, Jay Strother and Brandon Hayes unpack Acts 18:18–23 to answer this question. Spoiler: it’s not flashy programs or packed events—it’s the slow, intentional, Spirit-led rhythm of everyday faithfulness.
Published by kcalesComments Off on Judges 21, Acts 25, Jeremiah 35, Luke 4
Judges 20: Israel unites to punish Gibeah, but the Benjaminites refuse to surrender the guilty, leading to a brutal civil war that nearly wipes out their tribe.
Acts 24: Paul defends himself before Governor Felix against false accusations, shares the gospel, and remains imprisoned for two years without a verdict.
Jeremiah 34: God condemns Judah for breaking their covenant to free Hebrew slaves and warns of judgment as Babylon closes in on Jerusalem.
Luke 3: John the Baptist calls people to repentance, prepares the way for Jesus, who is then baptized and publicly affirmed as God's Son.
