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Read Mark 8:1 through 9:50 People sometimes find themselves facing an impossible situation. It could be a marriage broken almost beyond repair, a child addicted to drugs, a health cri sis, or a financial debacle. When facing such a crisis, Christians know God can do the impossible, but they may wonder if He’ll take action to help them. It’s natural …

Read Judges 9:1 through 10:18 News headlines regularly highlight the financial resources and influence of ungodly people. The local newspaper, evening news, and online news sites are full of examples of money being spent or the influence enjoyed by things such as a blockbuster movie that promotes evil choices or a political group that supports government officials whose policies do …

Read Mark 1:1 through 3:35 Charley, a CEO of a major corporation, was successful in everything she did. The company was growing, stocks were up, and things in life couldn’t be better. However, in the midst of all her accomplishments, she was still unfulfilled. One day while in the park reflecting on her dilemma, she heard music in the distance …

Read Acts 25:1 through 26:32 In Luke 21:12, Jesus told His followers that they would be brought to trial before kings and governors because of their faith. Although the mental image of such a spectacle is terrifying, it gives an opportunity to proclaim the gospel to those in authority. Paul found himself before King Agrippa and Governor Festus, and he …

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 …