Daily Devotional
August 21, 2024
In Obadiah, the prophecy declares God's judgment on Edom for their pride and violence against their brother nation, Judah, promising that Edom will be made insignificant and desolate. Psalms 82 and 83 call for God's righteous judgment against the wicked and a plea for divine intervention against the enemies conspiring to eradicate Israel, affirming God's supreme authority over all nations.
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Today’s Reading: Read Read Obadiah; Psalm 82; Psalm 83 Do you know who your next-door neighbor is? Does your family spend time with them? Do...
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In this episode of Sermon Notes, host Jay Strother and guest Brian Ball delve into the profound themes of the book of Jeremiah.
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Daily Devotional
August 20, 2024
In Jeremiah 41-44, Ishmael's assassination of Gedaliah leads to a violent upheaval, ending with Johanan rescuing the captives. Despite warnings through Jeremiah, the Judeans defiantly flee to Egypt, inviting disaster as foretold by God.
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Today’s Reading: Read Jeremiah 42-44 Parents, can you think of a time when you were blatantly disobedient growing up? Maybe you remember a time when...
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August 19, 2024
In 2 Kings 24-25, 2 Chronicles 36, and Jeremiah 52, Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon besieges Jerusalem, leading to the exile and captivity of its kings and the destruction of the temple, fulfilling God's prophetic warnings due to Judah's disobedience.
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Today’s Reading: Read II Kings 24; 25:1-6,8-21; II Chronicles 36:1-21; Jeremiah 52 We have made it to the point in our reading where a quick...
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GOSPEL CONVERSATION OPPORTUNITY In our reading this week we saw that the Israelites had to face the consequences of the sinful choices they made. Read...
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Today’s Reading: Read Jeremiah 39:1-5; Psalm 74; Psalm 79 Parents, start off today’s time by asking your kids a question that you already know the...
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Daily Devotional
August 17, 2024
In Jeremiah 38-40, officials imprison Jeremiah in a muddy cistern for demoralizing the people with prophecies of doom, but he is rescued by Ebed-melech. Jeremiah continues to deliver God’s stern message of inevitable conquest by Babylon, and parallel themes of divine justice and mercy are echoed in Psalms 74 and 79.
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Today’s Reading: Read Jeremiah 33; Jeremiah 34:12-22; Jeremiah 36 When my daughter was little, she loved her blanket – a lot! She needed it for...
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Daily Devotional
August 16, 2024
In Jeremiah 33-37, God promises restoration and peace to Israel and Judah, pledging health, joy, and the continuation of David's line despite the ongoing Babylonian siege. Jeremiah faces imprisonment and interacts with King Zedekiah, highlighting the tension between divine prophecy and human politics.
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