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Lessons

Jun 23, 2013

A Nation Shattered

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

Jun 22, 2013

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

Jun 21, 2013

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). Notes
Is

Jun 20, 2013

Grace Without Limits

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

Jun 19, 2013

An Assassination

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

Sep 5, 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 co

Jun 17, 2013

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 t

Jun 16, 2013

Getting Our 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 Ki

Jun 15, 2013

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 o

Jun 14, 2013

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). Notes
In the mids

Jun 13, 2013

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 sp

Jun 12, 2013

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'”

Jun 11, 2013

The Hardships of Unwavering 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). N

Jun 10, 2013

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 p

Jun 9, 2013

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 the

Jun 8, 2013

A Duty That Belongs To Everyone

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

Jun 7, 2013

Where To Find Meaning

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

Jun 6, 2013

Be Satisfied

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

Jun 5, 2013

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 li

Jun 4, 2013

The Most Excellent Song

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

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