Topic: What to Name the Baby Bible in a Year: Micah 4–5 Revelation 12 The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son and will call him Immanuel. Isaiah 9:2–7 Here’s one conversation Mary didn’t have to have with Joseph as they awaited the birth of the baby she …
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Topic: Who Are You Wearing? Bible in a Year: Jonah 1–4 Revelation 10 I have taken away your sin, and I will put fine garments on you. Zechariah 3:1–7,10 The Argentine women’s basketball team came to their tournament game wearing the wrong uniforms. Their navy blue jerseys were too similar …
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Topic: The Language of the Cross Bible in a Year: Obadiah Revelation 9 God demonstrates his love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:1–10 Pastor Tim Keller said, “Nobody ever learns who they are by being told. They must be shown.” In …
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Topic: Leave a Little Behind Bible in a Year: Amos 7–9 Revelation 8 them for the poor and the foreigner residing among you. Leviticus 23:15–22 Pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, and occasionally a half-dollar. That’s what you’d find on the nightstand beside his bed. He’d empty his pockets each evening and …
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Topic: Christmas Awe Bible in a Year: Amos 4–6 Revelation 7 Let all God’s angels worship him. Hebrews 1:1–9 I was in London one night for a meeting. It was pouring rain, and I was late. I rushed through the streets, turned a corner, and then stopped still. Dozens of …
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Topic: Gentle Speech Bible in a Year: Amos 1–3 Revelation 6 The Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome. 2 Timothy 2:22–26 I was on Facebook, arguing. Bad move. What made me think I was obligated to “correct” a stranger on a hot topic—especially a divisive one? The results were heated …
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Topic: Who You Are Bible in a Year: Joel 1–3 Revelation 5 What is mankind that you are mindful of them? Psalm 8 His name is Dnyan, and he considers himself a student of the world. And “this is a very big school,” he says of all the cities and …
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Topic:The Christmas Gift of Speech Bible in a Year: Hosea 12–14 Revelation 4 [Zechariah’s] mouth was opened and his tongue set free, and he began to speak, praising God. Luke 1:62–75 A post-surgical stroke had robbed Tom of his ability to speak, and he faced a long rehab journey. Weeks …
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Topic:Prayerful Wrestling Bible in a Year: Hosea 9–11 Revelation 3 Jacob was left alone, and a man wrestled with him till daybreak. Genesis 32:24–32 Dennis’ life was transformed after someone gave him a New Testament. Reading it captivated him, and it became his constant companion. Within six months, two life-changing …
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Topic: Morning Mist Bible in a Year: Hosea 5–8 Revelation 2 I have swept away your offences. . . like the morning mist. Isaiah 44:9–11, 21–23 One morning I visited a pond near my house. I sat on an overturned boat, thinking and watching a gentle west wind chase a …
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