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A multitude of voices praises God for having judged the great prostitute. The voices continue to praise God for having prepared the marriage supper of the Lamb. John sees Jesus as a rider on a white horse victoriously leading the armies of heaven.

BibleGateway: Revelation 19 ESV Text: Revelation 19 Revelation 19 (Listen) Rejoicing in Heaven 19:1 After this I heard what seemed to be the loud voice of a great multitude in heaven, crying out,   “Hallelujah!  Salvation and glory… A multitude of voices praises God for having judged the great prostitute. The voices continue to praise God for having prepared the marriage supper of the Lamb. John sees Jesus as a rider on a white horse victoriously leading the armies of heaven.

Jesus feeds the four thousand. The Pharisees demand a sign from Jesus, but He gives them no sign. Jesus warns His disciples to beware of the leaven of the Pharisees. Jesus heals a blind man. Peter confesses that Jesus is the Christ. Jesus predicts His death and resurrection.

BibleGateway: Mark 8 ESV Text: Mark 8 Mark 8 (Listen) Jesus Feeds the Four Thousand 8:1 In those days, when again a great crowd had gathered, and they had nothing to eat, he called his disciples… Jesus feeds the four thousand. The Pharisees demand a sign from Jesus, but He gives them no sign. Jesus warns His disciples to beware of the leaven of the Pharisees. Jesus heals a blind man. Peter confesses that Jesus is the Christ. Jesus predicts His death and resurrection.

The Lord appears to Abraham and tells him that Sarah will bear a son in about a year. The Lord reveals to Abraham His plan to destroy the wicked cities of Sodom and Gomorrah. Abraham intercedes for the city of Sodom for the sake of his nephew, Lot. The Lord agrees not to destroy Sodom if ten residents are found to be righteous.

BibleGateway: Genesis 18 ESV Text: Genesis 18 Genesis 18 (Listen) 18:1 And the LORD appeared to him by the oaks1 of Mamre, as he sat at the door of his tent in the heat of the… The Lord appears to Abraham and tells him that Sarah will bear a son in about a year. The Lord reveals to Abraham His plan to destroy the wicked cities of Sodom and Gomorrah. Abraham intercedes for the city of Sodom for the sake of his nephew, Lot. The Lord agrees not to destroy Sodom if ten residents are found to be righteous.

The Lord changes the name of Abram to Abraham and makes with him the covenant of circumcision. The Lord changes the name of Sarai to Sarah and promises to provide Abraham and Sarah with a son in their old age.

BibleGateway: Genesis 17 ESV Text: Genesis 17 Genesis 17 (Listen) Abraham and the Covenant of Circumcision 17:1 When Abram was ninety-nine years old the LORD appeared to Abram and said to him, “I am God Almighty;1… The Lord changes the name of Abram to Abraham and makes with him the covenant of circumcision. The Lord changes the name of Sarai to Sarah and promises to provide Abraham and Sarah with a son in their old age.

The Lord commands Abraham to offer Isaac as a burnt offering. Abraham is willing to obey the command of the Lord. The Lord stops Abraham from killing Isaac and provides a ram to be sacrificed in his place.

BibleGateway: Genesis 22 ESV Text: Genesis 22 Genesis 22 (Listen) The Sacrifice of Isaac 22:1 After these things God tested Abraham and said to him, “Abraham!” And he said, “Here I am.” 2 He said, “Take your… The Lord commands Abraham to offer Isaac as a burnt offering. Abraham is willing to obey the command of the Lord. The Lord stops Abraham from killing Isaac and provides a ram to be sacrificed in his place.

Isaac is born to Abraham and Sarah. Abraham sends Hagar and Ishmael away. Abraham makes a covenant with Abimelech at Beersheba.

BibleGateway: Genesis 21 ESV Text: Genesis 21 Genesis 21 (Listen) The Birth of Isaac 21:1 The LORD visited Sarah as he had said, and the LORD did to Sarah as he had promised. 2 And Sarah conceived… Isaac is born to Abraham and Sarah. Abraham sends Hagar and Ishmael away. Abraham makes a covenant with Abimelech at Beersheba.

Though commended as a man of faith, Abraham at times fails to trust the Lord and instead takes matters into his own hands, committing great sin.

BibleGateway: Genesis 20 ESV Text: Genesis 20 Genesis 20 (Listen) Abraham and Abimelech 20:1 From there Abraham journeyed toward the territory of the Negeb and lived between Kadesh and Shur; and he sojourned in Gerar. 2 And… Though commended as a man of faith, Abraham at times fails to trust the Lord and instead takes matters into his own hands, committing great sin.

Now is the time to believe the Gospel! Now is the time to bear the cross, rejoicing in the salvation that we have received through Christ! The Lord commands His faithful people to avoid those whose teaching is contrary to that of His Word.

BibleGateway: 2 Corinthians 6 ESV Text: 2 Corinthians 6 2 Corinthians 6 (Listen) 6:1 Working together with him, then, we appeal to you not to receive the grace of God in vain. 2 For he says,   “In… Now is the time to believe the Gospel! Now is the time to bear the cross, rejoicing in the salvation that we have received through Christ! The Lord commands His faithful people to avoid those whose teaching is contrary to that of His Word.