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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Daily Devotional
September 21, 2024
In Esther 1-5, King Ahasuerus, after deposing Queen Vashti for her disobedience, chooses Esther as the new queen, unaware she is Jewish. Meanwhile, Esther’s cousin Mordecai discovers a plot to kill all Jews, positioning Esther uniquely to save her people.
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Today’s Reading: Read Esther 1-5 If you were the King or Queen for the day, what would you do? Take turns sharing with your family...
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Daily Devotional
September 20, 2024
In Zechariah 8-14, Zechariah conveys messages of hope and restoration, promising that Jerusalem will be a place of safety and joy, where old and young will thrive. Through a series of visions, prophecies, and symbolic actions, the prophet foretells the coming of the Messianic age, a time when all nations will seek the Lord and His people will be purified and strengthened.
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Today’s Reading: Read Zechariah 8; Zechariah 9:9-17; Zechariah 11:15-16; Zechariah 13:1-2; Zechariah 14:3-11 When you read a book, are you ever tempted to jump to...
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Daily Devotional
September 19, 2024
Zechariah 1-7: Zechariah begins with a call for repentance, reminding the people of their ancestors' disobedience and encouraging a return to the Lord for restoration and prosperity. Through a series of vivid visions and symbolic actions, the prophet conveys messages of hope, revealing plans for rebuilding the temple, restoring Jerusalem, and the coming of the Messiah.
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Today’s Reading: Read Zechariah 1-7 If someone asked you how God speaks to you, how would you answer that question? Because we have the gift...
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Daily Devotional
September 18, 2024
The prophet Haggai delivers the Lord's command to rebuild the temple, highlighting the people's negligence as they live in comfort while the temple lies in ruins. Through divine encouragement and promises of greater glory, the people, led by Zerubbabel and Joshua, begin the work, signifying a renewed covenant and the hope of blessings.
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Today’s Reading: Read Haggai 1-2 Do you remember what a prophet did? Prophets had messages from God for the people. Sometimes those messages were full...
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In this episode of Sermon Notes, host Jay Strother and guest Brian Ball delve into the misplaced priorities of ancient Israel, discussing how the people focused on their own homes at the expense of rebuilding God's temple, paralleling contemporary tendencies to prioritize personal gain over devotion to God.
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