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Read Deuteronomy 19:1 through 26:19 Deuteronomy 24:22 isn’t the Bible verse many people post on social media. It isn’t often the memorized “verse for the day” highlighted on the refrigerator. But for Israel, it served as a reminder. God wanted His work with the Israelites to remain highlighted and in bold. He wanted His work to be remembered. There were …

Read Numbers 31:1 through 33:56 “Divide the spoils between the soldiers who took part in the battle and the rest of the community” (Numbers 31:27). After 40 years of wandering in the desert, Israel began conquering the land that God had promised. Taking the land wasn’t without cost or sacrifice, but God did provide for the needs of His people. …

Read  Acts 14:1 through 16:40 Jessica trembled. Her boss’s stare was icy. “You were two minutes late. You’re fired,” he said. “But, sir, I was only late because I gave a ride to an elderly woman whose car had stalled.” “I don’t care. You’re done here.” Tear streamed down Jessica’s face as she headed to the parking lot. Is life …

Read Leviticus 14:1 through 15:33 Mrs. Simpson called outside to her children, “Come inside. It is time for dinner!” A moment later, the back door flew open and two muddy youngsters exclaimed, “We want to stay outside!” But their mother would have none of it. “You two go clean up, and use soap. Hurry! Your grandparents are here, and I’m …

Read Acts 1:1 through 3:26 They all joined together constantly in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers (Acts 1:14). Jesus told His followers to wait in Jerusalem for the Holy Spirit. Without the Spirit’s power, they could never follow Jesus’ command to reach the world with the gospel message. While they …

Read Exodus 28:1 through 30:10; Matthew 19:13–30 “What am I going to do about this?” is a good question. It is asked at the onset of a problem and sometimes at the end of exploring all the options. But have all possible solutions been explored? Jesus’ disciples came to that point when they asked, “Who then can be saved?” When …

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 …