Rest

Read Exodus 19:1 through 21:36 What does it mean to remember the Sabbath Day? How can the day be kept holy? Do people still need to follow specific rules? God gave a command that emphasized a particular day. Though other information comes later regarding how the nation of Israel could obey this, God didn’t offer specific instructions or provide details—the …

When Jesus Landed

Read Matthew 14:13–36 Dr. Daniels had never visited Africa. He had prepared through research and interviews, but as soon as he landed, nothing was like he expected. Smiles. Giggles. Kind comments in a language he struggled to understand. People he had never met raced toward him, offering to carry luggage, medical equipment, boxes, and gifts. Compassion for the patients, their …

Four Brothers

Read Genesis 34:1 through 36:43 A tale of four royal brothers is told in India. Each brother decided to acquire a special ability. The first brother learned to create flesh from the bone of any creature. The second could create skin and hair from the flesh. The third could create limbs from what his brothers had created. And the fourth …

God Is Merciful

Read Genesis 19:1 through 21:34 Lot appeared to be wealthy and hold an important government position. He sat at the city’s gateway—a place of authority and status. He seemed involved in the local culture and even offered his own daughters to satisfy the sexual desires of an angry male mob. God still wanted to save him. Despite repeated and direct …