Daily Devotional
August 10, 2024
In Jeremiah 13-16, the prophet uses vivid imagery to symbolize Judah's corruption and the futility of their pride, predicting severe judgment and inevitable exile due to their disobedience and idolatry. The narrative starkly portrays God's deep sorrow over His people's betrayal, yet also His unwavering resolve to bring justice and eventually restore them.
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Today’s Reading: Read Jeremiah 9:1-21; 10:1-18; 11:1-20; 12:1-4 What is something that makes you sad? Share with your family a time when something happened that...
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Daily Devotional
August 9, 2024
In Jeremiah 9-12, the prophet mourns deeply for the sins and impending destruction of his people, highlighting their deceit, betrayal, and disregard for God's commands, which brings severe judgment and exile. Despite his sorrow, Jeremiah also conveys God's call for genuine knowledge of Him, contrasting the futile boasts of wisdom, strength, and wealth with the virtues of understanding and knowing God who delights in steadfast love, justice, and righteousness.
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August 8, 2024
In Jeremiah 5-8, the prophet laments the deep corruption and disobedience pervasive in Jerusalem and Judah, prompting God to declare inevitable judgment and punishment. Despite repeated warnings, the people continue to reject God's commands, resulting in a series of harsh consequences designed to turn them back to Him, yet they remain unrepentant.
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Today’s Reading: Read Jeremiah 5:1-6; 14-31; Jeremiah 6; Jeremiah 7:1-11, 20-26; Jeremiah 8 Do this! Hide 10 Lego bricks, dolls, or another toy around the...
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August 7, 2024
In Jeremiah 1-4, the book begins with his divine appointment as a prophet to warn Judah of impending doom due to their sins. Despite Jeremiah's youth and reluctance, God empowers him to confront the nation with their disobedience and call for repentance.
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Today’s Reading: Read Jeremiah 1; 2:1-19, 28, 37; 3:11-18; 4:1-2 Let’s have some fun with crafts today! Grab a paper plate and draw a happy...
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In this episode of Sermon Notes, hosts Jay Strother and Brian Ball dive into the biblical books of Zephaniah and Nahum, two of the minor prophets.
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Today’s Reading: Read Joel 1:1-7; 15-20; 2:1-2,12-32;3:1-2,9-21 Let’s consider some actions and consequences. Throw a ball up in the air. If nothing interacts with the...
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August 6, 2024
The Book of Joel opens with a description of a devastating locust plague that serves as a metaphor for an impending invasion, urging the people of Judah to lament and turn to God. Joel calls for national repentance, promising that if the people return to God, He will restore their fortunes and bless the land. The prophecy culminates with a promise of the outpouring of God's Spirit on all people and the judgment of the nations, emphasizing God's power and presence in Zion, affirming His protective and redeeming role for Israel.
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Today’s Reading: Read Habakkuk 1:1-7,12-13; 2:1-4,20;3:1-6,13-19 Parents- play a game of Simon Says. Start out with easy, traditional instructions to follow! As the parent, give...
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August 5, 2024
Habakkuk questions God's tolerance of injustice, expressing dismay at violence and corruption in Judah, to which God responds with the revelation of an impending judgment through the Babylonian invasion. Despite the terrifying prophecy, Habakkuk concludes with a prayer of awe and faith in God's eternal sovereignty, choosing to rejoice in the Lord even amidst suffering and destruction.
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