Category: Devotional Thoughts
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Day 195: Does Micah tell Us EXACTLY Where Jesus Would Be Born? (Micah 4:8)
A little-known phrase in Micah 4:8 has led some scholars to suggest the prophet pointed to the very place where Jesus was born. The evidence is debated—but the picture of Christ as the spotless Lamb of God is indisputable.
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Day 181: The Women Who Preserved the Remnant(2 Chronicles 22:11)
Through the Bible: 2 Chronicles 19-23
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Day 177: Who’s Who, How’d They Do, and Was There a Coup? (1 Kings 16; 2 Chronicles 17)
Kings and Chronicles can feel like a maze of names, dates, and dynasties. Here are five simple guideposts that will help you keep your bearings—and keep your eyes on the faithfulness of God.
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Day 176: Even Good Kings Can Do Bad Things (1 Kings 15; 2 Chronicles 13-16)
Asa’s story is a reminder that yesterday’s faithfulness doesn’t guarantee today’s dependence—and that our foundation needs God’s strength every step of the journey.
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Day 175: The Clash of Experience and Arrogance (2 Chronicles 10:8)
Rehoboam didn’t ignore wise advice because he lacked options. He ignored it because he preferred affirmation over wisdom. His story is a timeless warning about the danger of surrounding ourselves with people who only tell us what we want to hear.
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Day 174: Altars of Convenience (1 Kings 12)
Jeroboam never told Israel to stop worshiping God. He just made worship more convenient. The result was a substitute religion that looked familiar—but led people far from the Lord.