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What makes a good leader? God cares about character, not skill sets. When God was picking someone to lead His people, He had to remind them, ".. man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart” (1 Samuel 16:7). Who you are is more important than what you do. In this study, you'll learn that leading your group well starts by preparing your heart.

2 Samuel depicts the ascension and reign of King David following the death of Saul and Jonathan. David united the kingdom, established Jerusalem as the capital city, and extended the territory of Israel. At the crescendo of the book, God promises David that "your throne shall be established forever" (2 Samuel 7:16). Despite David's wickedness, God ultimately fulfills his promises to David through the person and work of Jesus Christ.

Parents: This fun and engaging Bible Belles 7-day devotional will help your girls learn that prayer is a real superpower! God gave them the superhuman ability to talk directly to Him. No matter the situation, He is here, and He is always listening. Help your daughter tap into her inner superhero through the story of Hannah, The Belle of Prayer, in 1 Samuel.

Parents: This fun and engaging Bible Belles 7-day devotional will help your girls learn that bravery is a real superpower! In life, we all face tough times and scary situations. We can’t avoid them, but we can call upon the courage of God to boldly face any problem with the confidence that He will see us through it. God gave us the superhuman ability to think and do the right thing, no matter what challenge we face. Help your daughter tap into her inner superhero through the story of Abigail, The Belle of Bravery, in 1 Samuel 25.

Part 7 of a 12-part series, this plan leads communities through the whole Bible together in 365 days. Invite others to join in every time you start a new part each month. This series works well with audio Bibles—listen in less than 20 minutes per day! Each section includes Old and New Testament chapters, with Psalms scattered throughout. Part 7 features the books of Second Samuel, First Kings, Second Kings, and Mark.

Shavuot ( shah-voo-ote ) is one of the seven biblically mandated feasts of Israel. There is to be a holy gathering and no regular work on this day. It is one of the three pilgrimage feasts commanded by God in Deuteronomy 16:16 in which all Jewish men were required to travel to Jerusalem to present their sacrifices to the priests for taking before the Lord.

Who is the Holy Spirit? What’s His role in our lives? For some, the Holy Spirit is a dear friend. For others, He’s a bit of a mystery. For the next seven days, get to know the Holy Spirit and discover why Jesus said it was better for Him to leave, so that the Holy Spirit could come (John 16:7).

In the final part of this seven-part devotional journey through the Gospel of Mark, we'll examine Mark 14-16, continuing our verse-by-verse breakdown of Jesus' life and ministry, as told by John Mark. Here, we'll read through Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection!

In this series, Pastor Rick walks through the steps you can take to deal with the people in your life that make you crazy, and, in doing so, please the Lord. “When we please the Lord, even our enemies make friends with us” (Proverbs 16:7 CEV).

If we want to seek the Kingdom of God, theologian T. M. Moore warns us that we’d “better be ready to rumble.” Why? Because, as Jesus said, it is necessary for us to “force” our way into the Kingdom of God (Lk. 16:16). And the reason for this is that resistance to Kingdom progress is so constant and, yes, so violent. In this seven-day study plan, T. M. explains what and where the Kingdom is, and the tools we’ll need for our journey of seeking.

None of us are immune to the burdens and pains of this life. And when we experience them, we just want to know we’re not alone. In this 7-day plan, we invite you to see the God who is with us in loss and disappointment and who says to us, “Take heart! I have overcome the world” (John 16:33).

Jesus was the most productive person who ever lived. In this seven-day reading plan, we will unearth 7 timeless principles from the gospel biographies that will help us be more purposeful, present, and productive—“redeeming our time” (Eph. 5:16) for the glory of God and the good of others.

More important than receiving impressive accolades like nine GRAMMYs, sixteen Doves and thirty-nine Stellar Awards, Kirk Franklin's goal is to try to lead people to the manufacturer of their souls. To this end, Kirk has teamed up with The Overflow to share the heart and scriptural application throughout this powerful 7 day devotional based on songs from the album Losing My Religion.

This 7 day devotional will help you with the initial steps of knowing and Following Jesus! Through this study you will discover how to connect with God, pray, worship, read your Bible, be a part of the Church community, grow in your faith and be empowered with The Holy Spirit!

This is the first of a 6-part reader-friendly plan for young adults. It's designed with 5 readings a week, to complete one-third of the Bible in a year—7 books from the old; 16 from the new. The first part takes you through the Gospel of Mark, paired with selected psalms, along with short weekend readings from the the Gospel of John.

God promises to speak to us, but what does he sound like? How do we know it’s him? Jesus said that his people would be able to recognize his voice and follow (John 10:27). He sent his Spirit to remind of his teaching (John 14:26) and guide us in our lives (John 16:13). This 7-day video devotional will show you how to hear God’s voice for yourself.