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Read  1 Corinthians 5:1 through 7:40 One evening Justin, David, and Benjamin decided to help their father get rid of the broken washing machine. They disconnected the electrical cord and water hoses, and drained and removed it to make room for the new machine. However, the next morning, they woke up to a wet floor that extended from the laundry …

Read  Job 5:1 through 8:22 Carter and Anne took annual trips to Yosemite every May. In May the waterfalls are at their peak and the most breathtaking. God’s splendor is exhibited in nature. This year, a combination of rains and warm weather melted the ice pack at the waterfall tops, and the overflowing water cascaded into the valley forcing tourists …

Read  Nehemiah 11:1 through 13:31 “Look, Jerry,” Dave said, as they explored the education wing of their church building one Saturday. “This room is big enough for a Sunday School class, but it’s filled with so much junk that I can barely open the door.” Jerry agreed. “Paint is peeling, the ceiling is stained, and the carpet is filthy. We …

Read  Ezra 1:1 through 2:70 Almost fifty years had passed since Jerusalem had fallen and its inhabitants had been taken captive to Babylon. A new generation with few, if any, memories of Jerusalem was settled in Babylon. When King Cyrus decreed that they could return to Jerusalem, some may have had questions and doubts. Why should they uproot their families …

Read  Luke 11:14–36 “Blessed . . . are those who hear the word of God and obey it” (Luke 11:28). Jesus taught frequently about obedience. In today’s passage, He reiterated the message from Luke 8:19–21 regarding His mother and brothers. Those who “hear the word of God and obey it” can have a personal relationship with Jesus and be part …

Read  路 Luke 11:14–36 “Blessed . . . are those who hear the word of God and obey it” (Luke 11:28). Jesus taught frequently about obedience. In today’s passage, He reiterated the message from Luke 8:19–21 regarding His mother and brothers. Those who “hear the word of God and obey it” can have a personal relationship with Jesus and be …

Read  Luke 7:1 through 8:56 Jesus found faith that amazed Him, but it was not in Israel’s religious community, in His followers, or in His hometown. It was expressed by a Gentile—a Roman soldier. When Jesus heard it, He was amazed at him, and shared His amazement with the crowd following Him. I tell you, I have not found such …

Read  Luke 4:31 through 5:11 The mute button on a remote control is a powerful thing. Any time a commercial on television comes on that is loud, inappropriate, annoying, or saturated in temptation, a simple push of the mute button silences all the irritating noise. Life offers too many distractions and temptations. No doubt, Satan is often the noise in …

Read 2 Samuel 8:15 through 10:19 “Is there no one still left of the house of Saul whom I can show God’s kindness?” (2 Samuel 9:3) Most of us can agree that showing random acts of kindness is a good idea. But have you ever considered that it might also be a “God” idea? This verse indicates that when King …

Read  1 Samuel 27:1 through 31:13 Edwin dreaded going to his sister Sarah’s middle school orchestra concerts. Sarah was a good enough violinist; it was everyone else whose squawks offended Edwin’s perfect pitch. The spring concert was no exception. Though it started out promisingly, with Sarah playing the first solo, the evening sank to Edwin’s expectations. At last, the concert …