Devotions
Devotion: Matthew 5:7
Matthew 5:7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. We get another dose of mercy in today’s verse. Refer back to day two for a refresher of what mercy is if you […]
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Devotion: Acts 3:19
Acts 3:19 Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord. In today’s verse we are not being told to forgive […]
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Devotion: Luke 6:36
Luke 6:36 Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. Let’s begin today by first ensuring everyone understands what we mean when we speak of mercy. Mercy is an attribute of God and is an […]
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Devotion: Mark 11:25
Mark 11:25 And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins. We begin this month of forgiveness with a look […]
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Devotion: Acts 16:25
Acts 16:25 About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them. We don’t imagine being in prison is a joy filled experience and we […]
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Devotion: Psalm 27:6
Psalm 27:6 Then my head will be exalted above the enemies who surround me; at his sacred tent I will sacrifice with shouts of joy; I will sing and make music to the Lord. So […]
Studies - Women of the Word
Women of the Word: Peninnah
Scripture References 1 Samuel 1:2, 1 Samuel 1:4, 1 Samuel 1:6-7 Name Meaning Coral Family Wife of Elkanah Introduction Peninnah’s story is also not long and you might have skipped right over it in your […]
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Women of the Word: Witch of Endor
Scripture References 1 Samuel 28 Name Meaning We do not know her name so there is no meaning we can include. Family We also know nothing about whether or not she had a family. Introduction […]
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Women of the Word: Lydia
Scripture References Acts 16:12-15; Acts 16:40; Philippians 1:1-10 Name Meaning Bending Family Unknown Introduction Lydia’s story is not long, but it is relevant to the spread of the gospel in Philippi and Macedonia. Here we […]
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Women of the Word: Herodias
Scripture References Matthew 14:3-12; Mark 6:14-24; Luke 3:19-20 Name Meaning The female version of the name Herod which means heroic Family Daughter of Aristobulus Wife of Philip I (who was her uncle) Wife of Herod […]
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Women of the Word: Leah
Scripture References Genesis 29; Genes30; Genesis 49:31; Ruth 4:11 Name Meaning Wearied or faint with sickness (often translated as cow eyes) Family Daughter of Laban Sister of Rachel Wife of Jacob Mother of Reuben, Simeon, […]
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Women of the Word: Naomi
Scripture References The book of Ruth Name Meaning My joy, my bliss, or pleasantness of Jehovah Family Wife of Elimelech Mother of Mahlon and Chilion Mother-in-law of Ruth and Orpah Introduction The story of Ruth […]
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Women of the Word: Jael
Scripture References Judges 4:17-22; Judges 5:6; Judges 5:24-27 Name Meaning Wild or mountain goat Family Wife of Heber the Kenite Introduction Jael’s story is not long, but she played a very important role in the […]
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Women of the Word: Peter’s Wife and Mother-in-Law
Scripture References Matthew 8:14-18; Mark 1:29-34; Luke 4:38-41 Name Meaning Both were unnamed Family We do not know if there were children or the families from which they came. All we know is Peter had […]
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Women of the Word: Abi (Abijah)
Scripture References 2 Kings 18:2; 2 Chronicles 29:1 Name Meaning: My father is Jehovah or The Will of God The name Abi is a shortened version of the name Abijah. Family Connection Daughter of Zechariah […]