July 21 | Week 29 Gospel Conversation Opportunity
GOSPEL CONVERSATION OPPORTUNITY We read a lot about the faithfulness of God this week. Faithfulness is another big word! An easy way to think about...
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July 20, 2024
July 20, 2024
Isaiah 36-37; 2 Kings 18:9-19:37; 2 Chronicles 32:1-23; Psalm 76
In Isaiah 36-37; 2 Kings 18:9-19:37; 2 Chronicles 32:1-23; Psalm 76, the fourteenth year of King Hezekiah's reign, King Sennacherib of Assyria captured all fortified cities of Judah and laid siege to Jerusalem, challenging the reliance on the Lord for protection. Despite the threat, Hezekiah's appeal to the prophet Isaiah led to divine intervention, where an angel decimated the Assyrian camp, forcing Sennacherib to retreat and eventually be killed by his own sons.
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July 20 | Nothing is too difficult for GOD!
Today’s Reading: Read Isaiah 36-37; Psalm 76 Remember King Hezekiah? He was the King of Judah who was faithful to God. He was pointing the...
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July 19 | God is Faithful
Today’s Reading: Read Isaiah 31:1-3; Isaiah 32:17-20; Isaiah 33:2; Isaiah 35 If I eat too many cookies, what might happen? If I play in the...
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July 19, 2024
July 19, 2024
Isaiah 31-35
Isaiah 31-35 continues to deliver messages of judgment and salvation, emphasizing reliance on God rather than foreign powers like Egypt, and detailing divine protection for Jerusalem against Assyria. These passages also prophesy a future of justice and restoration for the righteous, along with catastrophic destruction for the wicked, culminating in a poetic vision of a transformed and joyous Zion.
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July 18 | God wants to help us!
Today’s Reading: Read Isaiah 28:23-29; Isaiah 30:18-26 You’ll need a blindfold for today’s reading. Choose a family member to blindfold. Give the blindfolded family member...
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July 18, 2024
July 18, 2024
Isaiah 27-30
Isaiah 27-30 describes God's judgment on nations and His protection of Israel, emphasizing divine justice and mercy. These texts predict the downfall of powerful cities like Tyre and Egypt, while promising restoration and peace to those faithful to God.
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Celebrating 30 Years of Ministry at Deaf Church
As we approach the 30th anniversary of our Deaf Church at Brentwood Baptist, we’re amazed at how God has moved in and through this community....
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July 17, 2024
July 17, 2024
2 Kings 18:1-8; 2 Chronicles 29-31; Psalm 48
In 2 Kings 18:1-8 and 2 Chronicles 29-31, Hezekiah, king of Judah, reformed the nation by removing idolatry and restoring temple worship, leading to a spiritual revival. His reliance on God brought prosperity and deliverance, while Psalm 48 praises God's protection and the splendor of Zion, reflecting the divine favor evident during Hezekiah's reign.
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July 17 | A King who Followed God!
Today’s Reading: Read II Kings 18:1-8; II Chronicles 30; 31:20-21; Psalm 48 Start today with a quick review. Ask, “Who was King when Isaiah was...
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Righteous, Steadfast, and Just: God’s Character Seen in the Minor Prophets
In this episode of Sermon Notes, Jay Strother and Brian Ball explore the messages of Hosea and Micah.
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July 16, 2024
July 16, 2024
Isaiah 23-26
Isaiah 23-26 presents a series of judgments and prophecies against the cities and nations like Tyre, Egypt, and Babylon, illustrating their impending downfall due to pride and idolatry. These chapters also emphasize the ultimate restoration and salvation that comes from God, highlighting His sovereignty and the establishment of an everlasting kingdom where peace and righteousness prevail.
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