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Devotions - 31st of December

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When we have wandered and lost ourselves on the way, bring us back, Lord Jesus, by Your love.  Rebuke our waywardness, receive our repentance, and revive our souls with the healing and the blessing of Your love.  Save us, so that we may stand before You in righteousness and receive the perfect salvation You alone can give.  All praise to You, Lord Jesus: Alleluia!

Prayer ideas

Sit still and be quiet for half an hour and think about God and His will for your life

On-going prayers

Thank You, Jesus, for the joy of little things as well as big things.

    For a smile on the face of one who is close,

  which says ‘I love you’, and you know it.

    For a card received from a friend thought lost,

  and anticipating the joy of reunion.

    For the expectation and smell of a festive meal,

  all ready to be served and eaten.

    For the joy of seeing those who are closest to you,

  being happy and content together.

    For an unexpected phone call from someone loved,

  bringing welcome and heartening news.

    For a good night’s sleep after a very happy day,

  and the knowledge that God is faithful.

Thank You, Jesus, for being our Saviour, our Redeemer and friend.

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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

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Brief Bible studies of the introductions to the four Gospels, including the birth of Jesus
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 Luke 1-6, Luke's account of Jesus' birth and the beginning of His ministry
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 1-8 - Paul's great explanation of 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
select a book from the Bible to do a complete Bible study, including translation notes, 'going deeper', and application, as well as discipleship notes
Bible studies from Philippians, Paul's letter to a church he had founded, to keep them on the right track!
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