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Read 2 Chronicles 36:1–8; Daniel 1:1 through 4:37 King Nebuchadnezzar demanded that his sorcerers and astrologers tell him what he had dreamt, then interpret it. How quickly their pride in their supposed superhuman abilities was humbled. These “wise men” said only the gods could tell dreams, not man! Though they had pagan “gods” in mind, the magicians were right—only a …

Read 結 Ezekiel 36:1 through 39:29 Sin destroys us all. It takes what God has made as very good and transforms it into something less than good—something bad. Perhaps the worst effect of sin is what it does to the heart. The human heart that God created to care for others and reach out to Him becomes hardened like stone …

Read Ezekiel 22:1 through 23:49 Personnel managers spend a great deal of time trying to find good people to work for their company. They know that good workers are a key factor in the success of the business. Conversely, poor workers can mean the end of a business. God sought a priest or a leader in Israel who would faithfully …

Read John 17:1 through 18:40 “You are not one of his disciples, are you?” the girl at the door asked Peter. He replied, “I am not” (John 18:17). Many people view Peter’s denial of Jesus as a severe case of cold feet. His behavior was surpising, considering that a short time earlier he had wielded his sword and cut off …

Read Jeremiah 51:1–64 Everyone needs a cause, a reason to get up in the morning, something worth fighting or even dying for. Some people spend their lives protecting animals or fighting against those who harm the environment. Their motivation varies, as does their dedication. Some abandon a cause rather quickly. Therefore this is what the Lord says: “See, I will …

Read Jeremiah 31:1 through 32:44 God’s people were taken into captivity at the hands of a madman (Nebuchadnezzar). At a time when they faced deep despair and perhaps even wondered if God had forsaken them, God sent a message of hope to them through the prophet Jeremiah. The Lord appeared to us in the past, saying: “I have loved you …

Read Jeremiah 7:1 through 10:25; 26:1–24 It is completely possible to experience tremendous growth and prosperity over years, decades, or centuries, only to suffer the loss of it all. All too often the news tells of glamorous movie stars, giant financial institutions, and once grand governments failing. But why? Do not trust in deceptive words and say, “This is the …

Read Nahum 1:1 through 3:19 On a Sunday evening in 2003, a deadly F-3 tornado barreled down on the small town of Battlefield, Missouri. The local Assembly of God church had just concluded services when the alarm was raised. Members of the congregation, along with dozens of residents from the neighborhood, took refuge in the basement. As they huddled together …

Read 2 Timothy 1:1 through 4:22 Jonathan prepared his son Evan to properly take care of a car. He taught Evan how to maintain and repair a car by having his son work alongside him on cars. Jonathan stressed having the right tools and good technical manuals. God has given Christians a manual to help them serve Him. All Scripture …

Read Isaiah 44:1 through 48:22 Sunlight was streaming through the windows of the Boeing 747. Then, without warning, the light disappeared. The plane had climbed into a dark cloud. Finally, the big plane tilted upward into the bright sunshine again. Outside the window was a beautiful sight. The sunlight was shining on the clouds beneath the plane, turning the clouds …