Genesis 25:19–34 (NIV) 19  This is the account [the generations ] of the family line of Abraham’s son Abraham became the father of Isaac, 20  and Isaac was forty years old when he married Rebekah daughter of Bethuel the Aramean from Paddan Aram  and sister of Laban the Aramean. 21  Isaac prayed to the L The L ORD answered his prayer, and his wife Rebekah became pregnant. 22  The babies jostled each other So she went to inquire of the L ORD . 23  The L ORD  said to her, “Two nations are in your womb, and

Hebrews 10:19-25 (NIV) 19  Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, 20  by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body, 21  and since we have a great priest over the house of God, 22  let us draw near to God hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water. 23 Today: 2 Corinthians 10

John 15:26–16:15 (NIV) 26 “When the Advocate comes, whom I will send to you from the Father—the Spirit of truth who goes out from the Father—he will testify about me. 27 And you also must testify, for you have been with me from the beginning. 16 “All this I have told you so that you will not fall away. 2  and the Son, but remember that every word you read in the Bible was breathed out by the Holy Spirit (2

two overarching commands: 1) Pray for their new city, which is what grabs our attention today, and 2) God's name in every way; ASK GOD FOR WHAT YOU NEED: Read the New Testament in a year, a chapter a day - 2

Hebrews 9:24–28 (NIV) 24 For Christ did not enter a sanctuary made with human hands that was only a copy of the true one; he entered heaven itself, now to appear for us in God’s presence. 25 Nor did he enter again, the way the high priest enters the Most Holy Place every year with blood that is not his own. 26 Dig Deeper We saw earlier this week how the apocryphal books of 1 & 2 Maccabees give tremendous insight when the fallen Hebrew soldiers were gathered, they were found to be wearing some idolatrous jewelry. 2

Hebrews 12:18-24 (NIV) 18  You have not come to a mountain that can be touched and that is burning such a voice speaking words that those who heard it begged that no further word be spoken to them, 20 not bear what was commanded: “If even an animal touches the mountain, it must be stoned to death.”  21   The sight was so terrifying that Moses said, “I am trembling with fear.”  22  But you have come Today: 2 Corinthians 4

Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 (NIV) 24  Jesus told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field. 25  But while everyone was sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and went away. 26  When the wheat sprouted and formed heads, then the weeds also 28  “ ‘An enemy did this,’ he replied. Today: 2 Timothy 1

Matthew 11:25-30 (NIV) 20  Then Jesus began to denounce the towns in which most of his miracles had been performed, because they did not repent. -- 25  At that time Jesus said, “I praise you, Father, Lord because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. 26   Yes, Father, for this is what you were pleased to do. 27  “All things have been committed to me by Today: 2 Corinthians 13

Matthew 16:13-20 (NIV) 13  When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.” 20 Listen to passage & devotional: Belgic Confession of Faith, Article 28: The Obligations of Church Members Summary This section is a repost from May 22, 2023 Put yourself in the place of the disciples. Today: 2 Corinthians 9

Matthew 7:15-20 (NIV) 15  “Watch out for false prophets. bear good fruit. 19  Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. 20 Listen to passage & devotional: Belgic Confession of Faith, Article 24: The Sanctification of Sinners (Part 2) Our good works, proceeding from the good root of faith, are good and acceptable to God, since Today: Luke 24