Lot selfishly chose the best land for himself, but Abram wouldn’t be hurt by it. Remember that God will take care you too even when it looks like someone else has gotten a better deal.

Lot selfishly chose the best land for himself, but Abram wouldn’t be hurt by it. Remember that God will take care you too even when it looks like someone else has gotten a better deal.

BibleGateway: Genesis 13:1-18 ESV Text: Genesis 13:1-18 Genesis 13 (Listen) Abram and Lot Separate 13:1 So Abram went up from Egypt, he and his wife and all that he had, and Lot with him, into the Negeb. 2 Now Abram was very rich in livestock, in silver, and in gold. 3 And he journeyed on from the Negeb as far as Bethel to the place where his tent had been at the beginning, between Bethel and Ai, 4 to the place where he had…

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Jesus Christ gave Himself a ransom for all, a mediator between God and men, therefore in Christ we can reach God in prayer.

Jesus Christ gave Himself a ransom for all, a mediator between God and men, therefore in Christ we can reach God in prayer.

BibleGateway: 1 Timothy 2:1-15 ESV Text: 1 Timothy 2:1-15 1 Timothy 2 (Listen) Pray for All People 2:1 First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, 2 for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. 3 This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, 4 who desires all people to be saved and…

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Beware of false teachings because they distract from the Gospel of Christ. This is a “faithful saying” that is true: Jesus saves sinners. Jesus alone.

Beware of false teachings because they distract from the Gospel of Christ. This is a “faithful saying” that is true: Jesus saves sinners. Jesus alone.

BibleGateway: 1 Timothy 1:1-20 ESV Text: 1 Timothy 1:1-20 1 Timothy 1 (Listen) Greeting 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by command of God our Savior and of Christ Jesus our hope, 2 To Timothy, my true child in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. Warning Against False Teachers 3 As I urged you when I was going to Macedonia, remain at Ephesus so that you may charge certain persons not to teach…

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Does your sin ever trouble you so much that become physically weak and cannot sleep? Take your sin to the Lord for He hears your voice.

Does your sin ever trouble you so much that become physically weak and cannot sleep? Take your sin to the Lord for He hears your voice.

BibleGateway: Psalm 6 ESV Text: Psalm 6 Psalm 6 (Listen) O Lord, Deliver My Life To the choirmaster: with stringed instruments; according to The Sheminith.1 A Psalm of David. 6:1   O LORD, rebuke me not in your anger,    nor discipline me in your wrath.2   Be gracious to me, O LORD, for I am languishing;    heal me, O LORD, for my bones are troubled.3   My soul also is greatly troubled.    But you, O LORD—how long? 4   Turn, O LORD, deliver my life;    save me for the sake of your…

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Our enemies sometimes come after us so hard that we fall right into sin along with them. Therefore we ask the Lord to lead us in His righteousness.

Our enemies sometimes come after us so hard that we fall right into sin along with them. Therefore we ask the Lord to lead us in His righteousness.

BibleGateway: Psalm 5 ESV Text: Psalm 5 Psalm 5 (Listen) Lead Me in Your Righteousness To the choirmaster: for the flutes. A Psalm of David. 5:1   Give ear to my words, O LORD;    consider my groaning.2   Give attention to the sound of my cry,    my King and my God,    for to you do I pray.3   O LORD, in the morning you hear my voice;    in the morning I prepare a sacrifice for you1 and watch. 4   For you are not a God who delights in wickedness;    evil may not…

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Trouble and distress will surely find us but that is no reason to sin against the Lord in anger. Be still, trust, and notice where He has give you gladness, safety, and security.

Trouble and distress will surely find us but that is no reason to sin against the Lord in anger. Be still, trust, and notice where He has give you gladness, safety, and security.

BibleGateway: Psalm 4 ESV Text: Psalm 4 Psalm 4 (Listen) Answer Me When I Call To the choirmaster: with stringed instruments. A Psalm of David. 4:1   Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness!    You have given me relief when I was in distress.    Be gracious to me and hear my prayer! 2   O men,1 how long shall my honor be turned into shame?    How long will you love vain words and seek after lies? Selah3   But know that the LORD has set apart…

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With Christ on our side strengthening us and preparing us for heaven we know we can face anything!

With Christ on our side strengthening us and preparing us for heaven we know we can face anything!

BibleGateway: Philippians 4:10-23 ESV Text: Philippians 4:10-23 Philippians 4:10–23 (Listen) God’s Provision 10 I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned for me, but you had no opportunity. 11 Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. 12 I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I…

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God’s peace is greater than any peace our own thinking can give to us. His peace in Christ is able to protect our hearts and minds from anxiety and fear.

God’s peace is greater than any peace our own thinking can give to us. His peace in Christ is able to protect our hearts and minds from anxiety and fear.

BibleGateway: Philippians 4:1-9 ESV Text: Philippians 4:1-9 Philippians 4:1–9 (Listen) 4:1 Therefore, my brothers,1 whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm thus in the Lord, my beloved. Exhortation, Encouragement, and Prayer 2 I entreat Euodia and I entreat Syntyche to agree in the Lord. 3 Yes, I ask you also, true companion,2 help these women, who have labored3 side by side with me in the gospel together with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names…

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Would you be eager to leave your country and family at age 75? Abram was, but only because of God’s promise. What decisions do you make on the basis of God’s promises?

Would you be eager to leave your country and family at age 75? Abram was, but only because of God’s promise. What decisions do you make on the basis of God’s promises?

BibleGateway: Genesis 12:1-9 ESV Text: Genesis 12:1-9 Genesis 12:1–9 (Listen) The Call of Abram 12:1 Now the LORD said1 to Abram, “Go from your country2 and your kindred and your father’s house to the land that I will show you. 2 And I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. 3 I will bless those who bless you, and him who dishonors you I will curse,…

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Noah’s flood had rendered judgment but it could not overcome sin. Many still followed the way of evil, but the geneology eventually led us to Abram who looked for the Savior from sin.

Noah’s flood had rendered judgment but it could not overcome sin. Many still followed the way of evil, but the geneology eventually led us to Abram who looked for the Savior from sin.

BibleGateway: Genesis 11:1-32 ESV Text: Genesis 11:1-32 Genesis 11 (Listen) The Tower of Babel 11:1 Now the whole earth had one language and the same words. 2 And as people migrated from the east, they found a plain in the land of Shinar and settled there. 3 And they said to one another, “Come, let us make bricks, and burn them thoroughly.” And they had brick for stone, and bitumen for mortar. 4 Then they said, “Come, let us build ourselves a city and…

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