Daily Devotional
September 27, 2024
In Nehemiah 5-7, Nehemiah confronts the social injustices and usury among the Jews in Jerusalem, reforming the community's economic practices and refusing the governor's allowance to alleviate the people's burdens. After completing the wall despite opposition and threats, Nehemiah organizes a genealogical registration, leading to a public reaffirmation of the law and reestablishment of communal commitments.
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Today’s Reading: Read Nehemiah 5-7 Doing the right thing is not always easy, is it? Parents, share about a time when you made the right...
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Daily Devotional
September 26, 2024
In Nehemiah 1-4, Nehemiah, a cupbearer in Susa, weeps and prays for God's help to restore the city, gaining favor from King Artaxerxes to lead the rebuild. Facing scorn and threats from local adversaries, Nehemiah mobilizes the Jewish community to rebuild Jerusalem's walls, reinforcing their work with armed guards and a deep reliance on divine support.
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Today’s Reading: Read Nehemiah 1-4 Grab some Lincoln Logs or your favorite set of blocks and work together as a family to build a walled...
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September 25, 2024
In Ezra 7-10, Ezra journeyed from Babylon to Jerusalem with a decree from King Artaxerxes to teach God’s laws. He led the community in confession and reform, enacting a difficult but necessary separation from foreign spouses to restore adherence to the Law.
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Today’s Reading: Read Ezra 7-9 Think of a place your family has gone on vacation recently. What do you remember about it? Was it hot...
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In this episode of Sermon Notes, host Jay Strother and guest Brian Ball delve into the themes of restoration and reformation as illustrated in the books of Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther.
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Daily Devotional
September 24, 2024
In the book of Malachi, the Lord expresses His enduring love for Israel and rebukes the corrupt priests for offering defiled sacrifices. He promises judgment for evildoers and blessings for those who fear Him, prophesying the arrival of Elijah before the great day of the Lord. In Psalm 50, God calls for His people to offer genuine sacrifices of thanksgiving and warns the wicked of His coming judgment.
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Today’s Reading: Read Malachi 1:1-2:2; 2:5-12; 3:1-6, 16-18; Malachi 4; Psalm 50 Have you ever forgotten something really important? Maybe it was your mom’s birthday...
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Daily Devotional
September 23, 2024
In Esther 6-10, King Ahasuerus, unable to sleep, discovers he has not rewarded Mordecai for thwarting an assassination, which leads to Haman, intending to have Mordecai hanged, unwittingly honoring him. As Esther reveals Haman's plot against her people, the king orders Haman executed and empowers the Jews to defend themselves, leading to their victory and the establishment of the festival of Purim, with Mordecai rising to high rank.
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Today’s Reading: Read Esther 6-10 Congratulations! You were such a good king or queen last week; you get to be king or queen again today....
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GOSPEL CONVERSATION OPPORTUNITY Who is the strongest person you know? What makes them strong? Are they strong because they have muscles? Can they pick things...
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