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Open Notebook Outdoors

Lessons

Jun 30, 2023

The Fate of Babylon’s King

Today’s Scripture
“The Lord of Heaven’s Armies has called this army together. They come from distant countries, from beyond

Jun 29, 2023

A Call to Moderation

Today’s Scripture
“Your houses are filled with things stolen from the poor” (Isaiah 3:14).  
In today’s reading, we see a st

Jun 28, 2023

A Three-Year Siege

Today’s Scripture
“Then the king of Assyria invaded the entire land, and for three years he besieged the city of Samaria” (2

Jun 27, 2023

How to Repent

Today’s Scripture
“Say to him, “Forgive all our sins and graciously receive us, so that we may offer you our praises” (Hosea

Jun 26, 2023

A Daring Portrayal

Today’s Scripture
“I will be faithful to you and make you mine, and you will finally know me as the Lord” (Hosea 2:20).  
In

Jun 25, 2023

A Broken Heart

Today’s Scripture
“She is no longer my wife, and I am no longer her husband” (Hosea 2:2).  
Hosea’s name means salvation and

Jun 24, 2023

A Second Exodus

Today’s Scripture
“The Lord will make a dry path through the gulf of the Red Sea… so it can easily be crossed on foot. He w

Jun 23, 2023

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 22, 2023

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, 2023

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).  
Israe

Jun 20, 2023

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

Jun 19, 2023

An Assassination

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

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 c

Jun 17, 2023

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

Jun 16, 2023

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

Jun 15, 2023

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

Jun 14, 2023

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

Jun 13, 2023

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

Jun 12, 2023

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 10, 2023

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

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