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Open Notebook Outdoors

Lessons

Dec 27, 2025

A Sifting of Grain

Today’s Scripture
“I’m not a professional prophet, nor was I trained to be one. I’m just a shepherd, but the Lord told me to

Dec 27, 2025

A Nation Shattered

Today’s Scripture
“Why is this happening? Because of the rebellion of Israel” (Micah 1:5).  
In today’s reading, we read fro

Jun 21, 2024

The Trappings of Lifestyle

Today’s Scripture
“The Lord never does anything until he reveals his plans to his servants the prophets” (Amos 3:7).  
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Dec 27, 2025

Grace Without Limits

Today’s Scripture
“Jonah got up and went in the opposite direction to get away from the Lord” (Jonah 1:3).  
Jonah was a pro

Dec 27, 2025

An Assassination

Today’s Scripture
“Joash’s officers plotted to kill him for murdering the son of Jehoiada the priest” (2 Chronicles 24:25).

Dec 27, 2025

A Coup d’etat

Today’s Scripture
“Then Jehoiada brought out Joash, the kings’s son, placed the crown on his head and presented him with a c

Dec 27, 2025

A Comeuppance

Today’s Scripture
“I anoint you king over the Lord’s people, Israel. You are to destroy the family of Ahab, your master. In

Dec 27, 2025

Getting Your Attention

Today’s Scripture
“Don’t you realize that I was there in spirit when Naaman stepped down from his chariot to meet you?” (2 K

Dec 27, 2025

A Christ-like Prophet

Today’s Scripture
“Elisha stretched himself out again on the (dead) child. This time the (dead) boy sneezed seven times and

Dec 27, 2025

The Power of Quiet Time

Today’s Scripture
“While the harp was being played, the power of the LORD came upon Elisha” (2 Kings 3:15).  
In the midst o

Dec 27, 2025

Praise Before Battle

Today’s Scripture
“The king appointed singers to walk ahead of the army, singing to the LORD and praising him for his holy s

Dec 27, 2025

A National Crisis

Today’s Scripture
“Ben-hada’s officers said, ‘The Israelite gods are gods of the hills, but we can beat them on the plains'”

Dec 27, 2025

Hardships of Obedience

Today’s Scripture
“Elijah said, “I am the only prophet of the Lord who is left, but Baal has 450 prophets” (1 Kings 18:22).

Dec 27, 2025

A Cure for War

Today’s Scripture
“Jehoshaphat sent his officials to teach in all the towns of Judah… He sent Levites… He also sent out the

Dec 27, 2025

A 300 Year Prophecy

Today’s Scripture
“A child named Josiah will be born into the dynasty of David. On you he will sacrifice the priests from th

Dec 27, 2025

The Duty of Everyone

Today’s Scripture
“Fear God and obey his commands. This is everyone’s duty” (Ecclesiastes 12:13).  
When Jeroboam became kin

Dec 27, 2025

Where To Find Meaning

Today’s Scripture
“For everything there is a season” (Ecclesiastes 3:1).  
Solomon searches for meaning using the senses wit

Dec 27, 2025

Be Satisfied

Today’s Scripture
“For everything there is a season” (Ecclesiastes 3:1).  
Ecclesiastes means “Leader of the assembly,” refe

Dec 27, 2025

An Undesirable Inheritance

Today’s Scripture
“His son will have one tribe so that the descendants of David my servant will continue to reign, shining l

Dec 27, 2025

The Most Excellent Song

Today’s Scripture
“How happy we are for you” (Song of Songs 1.4).  
The Song of Songs is known as “the most excellent song.”

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