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If my people would listen to me, says the Lord,

 Then they would know that I answer their prayers.

If my people would return to me, says the Lord,

 Then they would find that I have always loved them.

If my people would read my Word, says the Lord,

 Then they would not suffer any lack of knowledge.

If my people would love their neighbours, says the Lord,

 Then they would find their own lives would be enriched.

If my people would do what I say, says the Lord,

 Then they would discover that I am faithful to my word.

If my people would pursue the truth, says the Lord,

 Then they would find themselves with me, in my Kingdom.

Life is a challenge for everyone, says the Lord,

 And there is peace for those who respond to my call.

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Brief Bible studies from Hosea, the prophet who saw God's justice and love played out in his marriage
Brief Bible studies from 1 Timothy, containing some personal advice from a wise evangelist to a junior church leader
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Brief Bible studies from Psalms 1-24, the hymn book of the Bible
Brief Bible studies of the introductions to the four Gospels, including the birth of Jesus
Brief Bible studies from Jonah, the 'runaway prophet'
Brief Bible studies from 2 Corinthians in which Paul defends his ministry and reveals some remarkable teaching
Bible studies from Ezekiel, God's prophet to the people of Israel in Exile
Brief Bible studies from Hebrews, an open letter to Jewish people who were thinking intelligently about whether to accept Christ.
Bible studies from Gen 25-36, the life story of Jacob, the devious youngster who became the father of many tribes and the forefather 'ISRAEL'
Bible studies from Isaiah 1-12 - The early prophecies and experiences of Isaiah of Jerusalem
Bible studies in Malachi - the last prophetic advice to God's Old Testament people before the coming of the Messiah
Bible studies from Matthew 26-28 - the Passion of Christ
Bible studies from Galatians, Paul's letter to some Christians who needed to know the difference between Christians and Jews
Bible studies from Ephesians, Paul's letter of encouragement to churches around Ephesus
Bible studies from Romans - Paul's great explanation of the Christian faith
Bible studies from Exodus - from leaving Egypt to the giving of the Law
Bible studies from Amos - the first prophet to speak out against the sins of Israel
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Bible studies from Philippians, Paul's letter to a church he had founded, to keep them on the right track!
Bible studies in Judges - the record of great leaders of Israel in the years immediately after the occupation of the Promised Land
Bible studies from Luke 1-8, Luke's account of Jesus' birth and the beginning of His ministry
Bible studies from Isaiah 40-66 - Some of the most influential and memorable prophecies of the Old Testament, Jesus Himself quote these prophecies frequently
Brief Bible studies from 1 Corinthians; a substantial letter telling a young church how to be a loving servant of the Lord
Bible studies from Gen 12-24, the story of Abraham and the birth of Isaac
Bible studies from Matthew 15-17, the disciples begin to learn the truth about Jesus and His ministry
Bible studies from Matthew 8-9, Jesus' first public minitrys in Galilee
Bible studies from Ephesians, Paul's letter to the churches around Ephesus , setting out the Gospel for Gentile churches with a vision of growth and evangelism

Proverbs 1:1-7

The book of Proverbs begins with a forthright statement about the meaning of wisdom.  It is addressed to the young, and also to all who seek the Lord, for whom, ‘the fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge ...’ (1:7)

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Mark 10:1-12

Jesus is forced to answer questions from the Pharisees about marriage, and he does so by quoting the laws of Moses, but goes one stage further ...

Devotions - Friday 9th of December

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We praise You, Almighty Lord, for You take situations which seem unimportant, or perhaps impossible or unsustainable, and You make great things out of them.  We praise You for the work of Your Holy Spirit, who sees more than we can see, who understands more than we understand, and who is stronger than any strength we can muster.  For great things are done when the Holy Spirit does within us those things You want, Lord God, even if we do not perceive them!   AMEN

AMEN

Consider praying under these four headings, and pray as you feel led.  The ideas below may help.

General theme for the week: BUILDING

1. For self

Within you life there are a number of ‘small things’ that will grow as you live by faith.  Pray about them ...

2. For friends and family

Pray that seeds will be sown within your family that grow spiritual fruits of a hundredfold and more ...

3. For the church and its work

In your church there is an enormous and untapped potential for good.  Why is this so?  Pray that this will be unleashed to the praise of His Name ...

4. For community, country and world (the ‘news’)

Pray for the young people in your country who need to be envisioned and encouraged to do great things