Topic:Football and Shepherds Bible in a Year : Psalms 1–3; Acts 17:1–15 I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. John 10:11 An intriguing element of English football is the team anthem sung by the fans at the start of each match. These …
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Topic:Unseen Realities Bible in a Year : Job 41–42; Acts 16:22–40 Elisha prayed, “Open his eyes, Lord, so that he may see.” 2 Kings 6:17 Stephen Cass, an editor at Discover magazine, was determined to investigate some of the invisible things that are part of his daily life. As he …
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Topic:No More Running Bible in a Year : Job 38–40; Acts 16:1–21 In my distress I called to the Lord, and he answered me. From deep in the realm of the dead I called for help, and you listened to my cry. Jonah 2:2 On July 18, 1983, a US …
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Topic:God Looms Larger Bible in a Year : Job 34–35; Acts 15:1–21 You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the Lord Almighty. 1 Samuel 17:45 Giles Kelmanson, a South African game ranger, described the incredible scene: two honey …
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Topic:Practicing What We Preach Bible in a Year : Job 30–31; Acts 13:26–52 Anyone who claims to be in the light but hates a brother or sister is still in the darkness. 1 John 2:9 Pastor and writer Eugene Peterson had the opportunity to hear a lecture by Swiss physician …
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Topic:Every Story Bible in a Year : Job 28–29; Acts 13:1–25 Beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning himself. Luke 24:27 I opened the whimsically illustrated children’s Bible and began to read to my grandson. Immediately we were …
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Topic:How to Find Peace Bible in a Year : Job 22–24; Acts 11 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. Colossians 3:15 “What do you think about peace?” my friend asked as we ate lunch together. “Peace?” …
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Topic:Are You Hungry Now? Bible in a Year : Job 20–21; Acts 10:24–48 What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but has no deeds? James 2:14 Thomas knew what he needed to do. Having been born to a poor family in India and …
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Topic:Through a New Lens Bible in a Year : Job 17–19; Acts 10:1–23 God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made. Romans 1:20 “It must be amazing to look at a tree and see the individual leaves instead of just …
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Topic:When Sharks Won’t Bite Bible in a Year : Job 14–16; Acts 9:22–43 One who is full loathes honey from the comb. Proverbs 27:7 My children were thrilled, but I felt uneasy. During a vacation, we visited an aquarium where people could pet small sharks kept in a special tank. …
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