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Jonathan, the son of Saul, defeats the Philistines. Saul swears a reckless oath, nearly resulting in the death of Jonathan. Saul fights against the various enemies of Israel throughout his life.

BibleGateway: 1 Samuel 14 ESV Text: 1 Samuel 14 1 Samuel 14 (Listen) Jonathan Defeats the Philistines 14:1 One day Jonathan the son of Saul said… Read More »Jonathan, the son of Saul, defeats the Philistines. Saul swears a reckless oath, nearly resulting in the death of Jonathan. Saul fights against the various enemies of Israel throughout his life.

Saul leads the Israelites in battle against the Philistines, who vastly outnumber the Israelites. Since Samuel is delayed, Saul takes it upon himself to offer an unlawful sacrifice. Samuel rebukes Saul for disobeying the Lord and informs him that because of his unfaithfulness, his reign over Israel will not continue.

BibleGateway: 1 Samuel 13 ESV Text: 1 Samuel 13 1 Samuel 13 (Listen) Saul Fights the Philistines 13:1 Saul lived for one year and then became… Read More »Saul leads the Israelites in battle against the Philistines, who vastly outnumber the Israelites. Since Samuel is delayed, Saul takes it upon himself to offer an unlawful sacrifice. Samuel rebukes Saul for disobeying the Lord and informs him that because of his unfaithfulness, his reign over Israel will not continue.

The Lord will save His exiled people and will lead them back to their homeland with joy. The Lord will fulfill these joyful promises primarily through the redemption accomplished by the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

BibleGateway: Isaiah 35 ESV Text: Isaiah 35 Isaiah 35 (Listen) The Ransomed Shall Return 35:1   The wilderness and the dry land shall be glad;    the desert shall… Read More »The Lord will save His exiled people and will lead them back to their homeland with joy. The Lord will fulfill these joyful promises primarily through the redemption accomplished by the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

The Lord will judge the nations. We would have every reason to be terrified of the judgment of the Lord, but Jesus Christ has accomplished our redemption.

BibleGateway: Isaiah 34 ESV Text: Isaiah 34 Isaiah 34 (Listen) Judgment on the Nations 34:1   Draw near, O nations, to hear,    and give attention, O peoples!  Let the… Read More »The Lord will judge the nations. We would have every reason to be terrified of the judgment of the Lord, but Jesus Christ has accomplished our redemption.

The Lord will deliver His people by sending them a just and righteous King. Jerusalem will be destroyed, but later the Lord will redeem His people and they will live in peace and security.

BibleGateway: Isaiah 32 ESV Text: Isaiah 32 Isaiah 32 (Listen) A King Will Reign in Righteousness 32:1   Behold, a king will reign in righteousness,    and princes will… Read More »The Lord will deliver His people by sending them a just and righteous King. Jerusalem will be destroyed, but later the Lord will redeem His people and they will live in peace and security.

The Lord judges His people for their reliance on Egypt for deliverance. This trust in human power is yet another act of rebellion against the Lord. The Lord Himself will deliver His people in His own good time.

BibleGateway: Isaiah 30 ESV Text: Isaiah 30 Isaiah 30 (Listen) Do Not Go Down to Egypt 30:1   “Ah, stubborn children,” declares the LORD,  “who carry out a… Read More »The Lord judges His people for their reliance on Egypt for deliverance. This trust in human power is yet another act of rebellion against the Lord. The Lord Himself will deliver His people in His own good time.

Paul gives the Ephesians instructions for children, parents, slaves, and masters, finally encouraging all believers to “take up the whole armor of God.” Paul concludes his letter with final greetings.

BibleGateway: Ephesians 6 ESV Text: Ephesians 6 Ephesians 6 (Listen) Children and Parents 6:1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 2 “Honor… Read More »Paul gives the Ephesians instructions for children, parents, slaves, and masters, finally encouraging all believers to “take up the whole armor of God.” Paul concludes his letter with final greetings.

Two years later, Pharaoh calls on Joseph to interpret his dreams. Joseph interprets the dreams and recommends a plan of action for the preservation of Egypt through an upcoming time of famine. Pharaoh makes Joseph second-in-command of all Egypt.

BibleGateway: Genesis 41 ESV Text: Genesis 41 Genesis 41 (Listen) Joseph Interprets Pharaoh’s Dreams 41:1 After two whole years, Pharaoh dreamed that he was standing by… Read More »Two years later, Pharaoh calls on Joseph to interpret his dreams. Joseph interprets the dreams and recommends a plan of action for the preservation of Egypt through an upcoming time of famine. Pharaoh makes Joseph second-in-command of all Egypt.

Joseph serves faithfully in the home of his Egyptian master, Potiphar. When the wife of Potiphar accuses Joseph falsely, Potiphar sends Joseph to prison.

BibleGateway: Genesis 39 ESV Text: Genesis 39 Genesis 39 (Listen) Joseph and Potiphar’s Wife 39:1 Now Joseph had been brought down to Egypt, and Potiphar, an… Read More »Joseph serves faithfully in the home of his Egyptian master, Potiphar. When the wife of Potiphar accuses Joseph falsely, Potiphar sends Joseph to prison.