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Read Exodus 15:1 through 17:16: Matthew 16:1–20 In small, rural churches many of the members have more than one job to do. The positions differ, but each is important for a church to function smoothly. The same was true for Moses, Joshua, and the other leaders. Each one had regular duties but sometimes had to take on other tasks. As …

Read  Matthew 15:1 through 17:27 Tom and his wife, Roberta, asked the agency for a healthy child when they applied for an international adoption. Instead, the young pastor and his wife received a son who had severe cerebral palsy and epilepsy. Their marriage struggled under the strain of constantly caring for Jacob, but they learned patience. God used that struggle …

Read Matthew 13:54 through 16:28 A 2007 study found that more women than men wash hands after using the bathroom. Researchers came to this conclusion after standing around in public restrooms and watching to see who washed and who walked out the door without stopping at the sinks. What the experts plan to do with this information is anyone’s guess, …

Read  Genesis 15:1 through 17:27 How does a person become right in God’s sight? This question has concerned people since the beginning of time. In some cultures people make animal sacrifices, burn incense, or turn prayer wheels in an effort to gain God’s favor. Others assume church attendance, doing good deeds, or saying prayers places them in good standing with …