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Read Numbers 20:1 through 24:25 At Vienna General Hospital in the mid 1800s, about 12 percent of new mothers died from puerperal fever. Dr. Ignaz Semmelweis observed that the doctors were spreading the disease by not properly cleaning their hands. He began a system of hand washing that drastically cut the death rate. Prominent physicians opposed Semmelweis’ ideas, claiming his …

Read  Acts 10:24–48 Then Peter began to speak: “I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism but accepts men from every nation who fear him and do what is right” (Acts 10:34,35). “Mom always liked you best” was the cry of one brother to his younger brother in a famous comedy act. Sometimes we may …

Read  Leviticus 23:1 through 27:34 Margie was sharing the gospel with Joanie, young woman who professed a cultic religion. Joanie stopped Margie with a question: “Christians say the Jews are God’s chosen people. What does that mean?” While Margie knew about Jesus’ life, she lacked knowledge of the Old Testament, so Joanie ended the conversation. “‘I will look on you …

Read  Matthew 28:1–20 What concerns you about sharing your salvation story? Maybe you’re afraid of how people will respond. Perhaps you won’t be able to find the right words. Or possibly you feel you won’t be able to answer questions. No matter your personal reservations, be comforted knowing that Jesus not only gave the command to go, but also explained …

Read  Matthew 26:3 through 27:66 Peter is perhaps the most well-known apostle of Christ, notorious for his impulsiveness, hasty words, and bold character. He audaciously declared he would go “to prison and to death” with Christ, only to deny Him later that day. Peter also impetuously cut an ear off one of the high priest’s servants when Jesus was arrested. …

Read  Exodus 19:1 through 24:18 An alarming trend is occurring among a high number of American workers. It is becoming more common for workers to work well over the standard forty-hour workweek. Some workers average between sixty and seventy hours a week at their jobs. Sometimes workers spent so much time at the job, they make the mistake of identifying …

Read  Exodus 5:1 through 11:10 Like the rest of humanity, Christians tend to be impatient. When we pray about a crisis, we often want God to send the answer immediately. Sometimes He does. Other times, however, God does not seem to move as quickly as we like. Such times test our faith, but they also develop our characters. Even Moses, …

Read  Genesis 39:1 through 41:45 Finally, the time had come. Joseph had been faithfully enduring an unjust prison sentence—and release seemed imminent. There was one who could help secure his freedom. The chief cupbearer, however, did not remember Joseph; he forgot him (Genesis 40:23). Like the cupbearer’s memory, Joseph’s hope of release vanished. However, he did not allow all the years …

Read  太Matthew 8:1 through 11:1 Some people consider public speaking their biggest fear, ranking it above death. Of course, there is usually no danger involved with public speaking—just the threat of embarrassment. But that wasn’t the case for the Early Church. Jesus told His disciples they would be arrested and tried for telling others about Him. Yet He said they shouldn’t …

Read  Geneses 19:1 through 21:34 The newborn infant’s father was about a hundred years old, and his wife Sarah was only a few years younger. There was no hope in the natural that people their age could bear children, but Abraham had not given up. Abraham had faith that God would do as he had said even though his and …