Daily Devotional
July 17, 2024
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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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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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
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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Today’s Reading: Read Isaiah 23:8-11; 24:15-16; 25:1; 26:1-13 Spend some time as a family today making plans for something. Plan a party, a trip, a...
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July 15, 2024
Isaiah 18-22 depict God's sovereignty over nations, highlighting warnings and prophecies against Cush, Egypt, Babylon, and Jerusalem. These chapters illustrate the futility of relying on foreign powers for security and the inevitable divine judgment that leads to a recognition of God’s authority and restoration for those who turn to Him.
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Today’s Reading: Read Isaiah 18:7; 19:1, 16-25; 21:6-10 Imagine a friend is walking down the sidewalk and there is a crack in the sidewalk that...
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GOSPEL CONVERSATION OPPORTUNITY Read Isaiah 7:14; Isaiah 9;6; Micah 5:2-5. As Israel faced many challenges because of their continual disobedience, God remained faithful to communicate...
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July 13, 2024
Isaiah 13-17 prophesies the destruction of Babylon and the judgment upon nations, describing it as the Lord's day of vengeance against the arrogant and the wicked, using vivid images of desolation. Amidst this, promises of restoration and peace for Israel emerge, depicting a future where oppression ceases and a remnant thrives under divine protection.
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Today’s Reading: Read Isaiah 13:1-14, 19-22; 14:1-8, 12-19, 22; 24-27,28-31; 15:1,8,9; 16:4-5,13; 17:1-14 In our family, we often don’t watch the news because there is...
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July 12, 2024
In 2 Kings 16-17 and 2 Chronicles 28, King Ahaz of Judah, unlike his ancestor David, adopted the idolatrous practices of the northern kings, even sacrificing his son. Despite being besieged, he sought help from Assyria rather than the Lord, leading to significant political and religious compromise, including altering the temple's worship to mimic Assyrian altars.
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Today’s Reading: Read II Kings 16:1-3a, 7-9, 10-14; 17:1-16, 18-23, 33-40 We’re building a tower today! If you have a JENGA game or a block...
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