e100 Challenge Day 63 - Healing The Blind Man - John 9:1-41

In order to help understand John 9:1-41 we need John's reason for writing his gospel which he tells us at the end of the book. "Jesus performed many other miracles in the presence of His disciples, which are not recorded in this book. But these are written that you might believe that Jesus is the messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you might have life in His name" (vv. 20:30-31).

So the miracles recorded by John are hand selected to build a case for Jesus being the Messiah and moving his readers to saving faith.  Part of the interpretive tool needed is to determine what this miracle teaches us about Christ that would inspire us to believe.

We have a man born blind.  We are told it is not because he or his parents were sinners, but rather his blindness and subsequent healing were so that God's work would be displayed.

Jesus heals him.  There is a lot of buzz about the healing.  The Pharisee's miss the miracle and reject Jesus as from God because it is done on the Sabbath. 

When the man returns to Jesus he receives true healing having believing faith witnessed in his worship. Then the point of the encounter is made clear in verse 39, "Jesus said, for judgment I have come into the world, so that the blind will see and those who see will become blind." Read carefully Jesus' exchange with the Pharisees.  He calls them blind (unable to believe), but able to see (responsible for their unbelief).

Discussion Questions...

1. How does this miracle inspire belief in Jesus?  What do we learn about Jesus that causes us to believe He is the Son of God?

2. Why do you think Jesus instructed the man to go to Siloam and wash?  Does this make it any less a miracle? Is there some other reason for this act hinted at by the meaning of the place called "Siloam?"

3. Why do the Pharisee's reject the miracle and Jesus because of the Sabbath? Did Jesus do other miracles on the Sabbath?  Why?

4. Read carefully through verses 35-41.  Why does he make the statement about blindness?  This is a reference to spiritual blindness.  What exactly is Jesus saying to the religious leaders?  Whoa! Reflect upon this for a while.

How Shall We Pray...

Lord Jesus, we believe You are all powerful.  Thank you that once we were blind and now we see.  Thank you for taking care of our spiritual blindness that we might see you as messiah, the Son of God and that believing we might have life in your name.  Amen.

The Bux-Mont & Telford Campuses of the Penn Valley Church Multi-site Network are participating in the e100 Challenge, a 100-day Bible reading program. True revival comes from prayer and knowing the Word of God. We can only live the life God intended if we know what He says about it. Join us as we read through this plan and grow deeper in our knowledge of God's Word.

e100 Challenge Day 62 - Walking in Water - Matthew 14:22-36

In Matthew 14:22-36 Jesus walked on water...so did Peter.  This is an incredible story, but what is the point?  Immediately after the feeding of the five thousand, Jesus sends His disciples off and  having sent the multitudes home headed  Himself to a place of solitude to pray.  Late in the night (the fourth watch is probably 3am) Jesus appears having walked on the water.  

The disciples first terrified not sure it was Jesus are emboldened.  Peter says, "Lord, command me to come to you..." Without hesitation Peter steps out of the boat and begins to walk on water just like Jesus.

It was recognition of the waves and the wind, which caused Peter to sink.  His cry to Jesus, the Lord's outstretched hand and a rebuke for their lack of faith.

Notice after He entered the boat the wind died down.  It says they worshipped Him as God because they saw how even the winds obey Him.  So what does that mean?

Discussion Questions...

1. What is the significance of the wind and the waves remaining violent until after Jesus got in the boat? How was Peter able to look past the wind and the waves and trust God could give him the supernatural ability to walk on water?  What changed? 

2. Peter, recognizing the approaching figure was Jesus, seemed to have all kinds of faith.  Why is he, along with the other disciples, rebuke for lacking faith?

3. Is there any connection between Jesus feeding the five thousand and this miracle?  What might it be?

4. What is Jesus teaching His disciples about in this story?  Does Jesus need to by physically, visibly present for Him to be God? To be worthy of Worship?  Does Jesus need to be physically visibly present for us to trust He will take care of us?  Ponder this idea for a while.

How Shall We Pray...

Lord, forgive our lack of faith. You have done plenty to demonstrate your trustworthiness.  Forgive our failure to believe you will take care of us.  You are powerfulness enough to save Lord.  You are loving enough to save.  We worship you God.  Amen.


The Bux-Mont & Telford Campuses of the Penn Valley Church Multi-site Network are participating in the e100 Challenge, a 100-day Bible reading program. True revival comes from prayer and knowing the Word of God. We can only live the life God intended if we know what He says about it. Join us as we read through this plan and grow deeper in our knowledge of God's Word.

e100 Challenge Day 61 - Feed the Five Thousand - Luke 9:1-36

Luke 9:1-36 is packed with drama and some important insights into the heart of Jesus' mission. This passage records the sending out of the Twelve, the feeding of the 5,000, Peter's confession and a very special experience for three of the disciples with Jesus.

The twelve proclaim the message of the kingdom, but are instructed by Jesus to reject the one who rejected the message.  Yes, the shaking off the dust off their feet is a declaration of judgment.

Jesus demonstrates a heart of compassion as he see the needy people as sheep without a shepherd (see Mark 9:36).  And he feeds the 5,000 with a few loaves and fishes.  Jesus is truly God demonstrated by the miracle.

The disciples recognize Jesus is the promised Messiah and as soon as they do, he connects them with His mission which includes a cross.  Then a week later Peter, James and John experience the unveiling of Jesus' glory.  These would be the premier apostles who lead the early expansion of the church.

Discussion Questions...

1. So what does it all mean?  Why do you think Mark linked them together?

2. What is the significance of Herod the Tetrarch's confusion recorded in verses 7-9?

3. Why did Jesus warn the disciples not to tell others of Jesus identity as Messiah?

4. What is the significance of the Mount transfiguration experience?  Think of the role of the three apostles Jesus chooses to experience this.  What does it mean?


The Bux-Mont & Telford Campuses of the Penn Valley Church Multi-site Network are participating in the e100 Challenge, a 100-day Bible reading program. True revival comes from prayer and knowing the Word of God. We can only live the life God intended if we know what He says about it. Join us as we read through this plan and grow deeper in our knowledge of God's Word.

e100 Challenge Day 60 - Lost and Found - Luke 15:1-32

In today's passage we look at three parables spoken by Jesus in response to the Pharisees and teachers who muttered, "This man welcomes sinners to eat with him" (Luke 15:2).  The key to understanding the meaning of these parables is looking at the three of them together.  They each teach the same idea:  Something lost.  Something Found.  Rejoicing...in heaven.  The lost sheep, the lost coin and the lost son, and the great rejoicing which Luke tells us is like the rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents, is common to each of the parables .  

These three stories demonstrate God as a God of compassion and mercy, much different than the religious leaders who criticized Jesus for taking interest in the known sinners of His day.  Of course, all this points to the response of the elder brother in the last parable which helps us understand the Jews' response to Jesus' interest in the Gentiles and those who understand their need produced by sin.

The elder brother is incensed the father would show such delight in the prodigal's return when he had been serving the Lord without receiving the same treatment.  Look at the Father's response, "My son, the father said, you are always with me, and everything I have is yours..."  Jesus, perhaps, is comparing the Jewish Nation (God's Chosen people), with the Gentiles who were relationally far from God.  This view would change the identification of the prodigal son from its common interpretation.  

Discussion Questions...

1. If the prodigal son character is describing mankind abandoning God at the Fall (Genesis 3) and taking all of God's wealth (being created in God's image) and wasting it in wanton living (sinful behavior), what does it do to your understanding of the story?

2. How should Jesus' reply to the elder brother impact the way we should think about God's compassion demonstrated today in saving the lost?

3.  Does this view impact you understanding of God and His dealings with sinful man?  In what way?
How Should we Pray?


Jesus, thank you for saving a sinful person like me.  It is good to know you love me a sinner.

The Bux-Mont & Telford Campuses of the Penn Valley Church Multi-site Network are participating in the e100 Challenge, a 100-day Bible reading program. True revival comes from prayer and knowing the Word of God. We can only live the life God intended if we know what He says about it. Join us as we read through this plan and grow deeper in our knowledge of God's Word.

e100 Challenge Day 59 - The Good Samaritan - Luke 10:25-37

In Luke 10:25-37 we see an expert in the Law attempting to justify himself by narrowing definition of "who is my neighbor."  Jesus tells the parable to clarify the answer.  His story exposes the hatred in the heart of the Jew for the Samaritan  by making him the hero of the story. 

In essence, though, Jesus is describing the kind of thing He would do on the cross of Calvary.  We were beaten up and left for dead by sin.  Religion nor the religious can save us from our impending death.  Jesus comes along with an act outside of all religion and cares for our need directly settling the debt of sin. 

Jesus turns the expert in the law's question to an unexpected answer...Your neighbor is anyone who has need.  So, if man were able to "love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind; and love your neighbor as yourself," then we could inherit eternal life.  But the problem is, we don't and we can't.

Discussion Questions...

1. What is unique about Jesus' parable?  Think through each of the people Jesus describes in the story.  What is the significance of each?

2. Why do you think Jesus uses a Samaritan  as the hero in the story?

3. How might Jesus be describing the work of God addressing sin's effect on mankind?

4. How does this parable impact you?

How Should we Pray?

Lord, thank you for your love, mercy and grace.  Thanks for the picture of your Devine work on the cross of calvary caring for our sin.  Help me to not justify myself, but rather honestly accept responsibility for my life.  Thank you that you have taken care of my sin.  Amen.

The Bux-Mont & Telford Campuses of the Penn Valley Church Multi-site Network are participating in the e100 Challenge, a 100-day Bible reading program. True revival comes from prayer and knowing the Word of God. We can only live the life God intended if we know what He says about it. Join us as we read through this plan and grow deeper in our knowledge of God's Word.

e100 Challenge Day 58 - The Kingdom of Heaven - Matthew 13:1-58

Matthew 13 marks a transition in the ministry of Jesus.  As you read through these parables remember the backdrop to the story.  The Jews had rejected Christ as their Messiah (11:20-24).  The Jewish religious leaders began to plot for His life (12:14).  Jesus explains the reason for speaking in parables (13:10ff.) with a quote from Isaiah 6:9-10.  This is very significant as you look at the last two verses of this section, "But Jesus said to them, 'A prophet is not without honor except in his own town and in his own home.'  And he did not do many miracles there because of their lack of faith. (vv. 57-58).

Jesus continued to speak publicly, but only His true disciples understood the spiritual significance of His parables.  So read the parables which indicate things about God's kingdom.

Discussion Questions...

1. Jesus makes clear that the seed falls on all kinds of soil.  Later he explains that the soil is a picture of the heart's readiness to receive God's word.  What is your readiness to receive the gospel message?

2. Each of the parables that follow speak about aspects of the kingdom.  Those that belong to God grow up right next to those who belong to the evil one.  When the message is cast like a net, it picks up everything, the people of faith along with those that don't belong to God.  What does this mean?

3. Remember Jesus is helping His disciples understand what is happening around them.  If He is the Son of God, why is He being rejected?  And why are those that aren't truly His disciples still around.  What do these parables tell you about when you will be able to tell who belongs to God and who does not?

How Should we Pray?

Thank you Lord for a heart to believe.  Give us discernment to understand what is happening today as the the gospel is proclaimed.

The Bux-Mont & Telford Campuses of the Penn Valley Church Multi-site Network are participating in the e100 Challenge, a 100-day Bible reading program. True revival comes from prayer and knowing the Word of God. We can only live the life God intended if we know what He says about it. Join us as we read through this plan and grow deeper in our knowledge of God's Word.

e100 Challenge Day 57 - Sermon on the Mount (part 2) - Matthew 6:5-7:29

The Sermon on the Mount (part 2) is filled with interesting information.  There is much teaching in this section...

How to Pray (6:5-15)

How to Fast (6:16-18)

Treasures in Heaven (6:19-24)

Do to Worry (6:25-34)

Do Not Judge Hypocritically (7:1-6)

Ask, Seek, Knock (7:7-12)

The Narrow Gate (7:13-14)

False Prophets (7:15-23)

The Wise Builder (7:24-27)

Perhaps the most fascinating passage in this text is its conclusion, "When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were amazed at his teaching, for he taught with real authority-quite unlike their teachers of religious law."

Discussion Questions...

1. It is clear Jesus is not promoting religion.  If He is not teaching religion, what is the purpose of His discourse?

2. Yesterday, we challenged you to look at the heart when thinking about Jesus' teaching. Looking about the teaching on  Prayer and Fasting, what heart issues is Jesus addressing? And the others?

3. How could Jesus' teaching on the wise builder (vv. 24-27) sum up the entire section?

How Should we Pray?

Lord, thank you for your teaching in this passage. Help me to place all my confidence in you that I might withstand the storms of life.

The Bux-Mont & Telford Campuses of the Penn Valley Church Multi-site Network are participating in the e100 Challenge, a 100-day Bible reading program. True revival comes from prayer and knowing the Word of God. We can only live the life God intended if we know what He says about it. Join us as we read through this plan and grow deeper in our knowledge of God's Word.

e100 Challenge Day 56- Sermon on the Mount Part 1- Matthew 5:1-6:4

Today's passage is the first part of the Sermon on the Mount, one of Jesus's most well known sermons. He begins with the beatitudes or blessings that we have when we follow Christ's character. He follows with two challenging metaphors on salt and light to illustrate the impact that followers of Christ can have on the world. The passage ends with several foundational teachings about heart issues, showing love towards our enemies and those around us, and giving to those in need. 

Questions to consider:
1) Since Christ came to fulfill the law, not abolish it, how should we handle the law? 
2) Under the headings of murder and adultery we see that a person can be guilty of more then just these two actions. What does this tell us about our motives, thoughts and actions?
3) Why do you think Christ warns us against "practicing righteousness before other people"? 

Thank the Lord for His teachings and the wisdom that we can gain! Pray for a humble heart and a Spirit that is willing to accept these teachings and put them into action in our own lives. 
The Bux-Mont & Telford Campuses of the Penn Valley Church Multi-site Network are participating in the e100 Challenge, a 100-day Bible reading program. True revival comes from prayer and knowing the Word of God. We can only live the life God intended if we know what He says about it. Join us as we read through this plan and grow deeper in our knowledge of God's Word.

e100 Challenge Day 55- Baptism and Temptation- Matthew 3:13-4:17

Todays Passage

Have you ever wondered, “Does Jesus really understand what I’m going through? He’s God, how could He have ever felt this pain or temptation or anger?”. It’s easy to think that, even though we know that Jesus suffered and felt pain and temptation just like we do. In this passage there are two events that paint a picture of Him taking on human-likeness. In the beginning of the passage, John baptized Jesus even though He didn’t need to repent or be cleansed. By being baptized He identified with the sinful people He came to save through His life and death.  The second part of the passage retells how the devil tempted Jesus in the dessert, but He triumphed over the devil in the wilderness. He resisted the tempting offers the devil placed before Him by standing firm in God’s Word, setting a perfect example for His followers.

Questions:

1) Consider each of the temptations that the devil presented to Jesus. Can you relate to any of them?  How can the verses He used help you in situations that are tempting?

2) What is the value of using God’s Word to fight temptations and struggles? What are some that you continually fall back on?

Ways to pray:

Thank you Jesus for coming to earth and becoming like us, yet remaining perfect, setting the perfect example. Help us to use your example to fight temptation, calling on Your Name when we face challenges.

The Bux-Mont & Telford Campuses of the Penn Valley Church Multi-site Network are participating in the e100 Challenge, a 100-day Bible reading program. True revival comes from prayer and knowing the Word of God. We can only live the life God intended if we know what He says about it. Join us as we read through this plan and grow deeper in our knowledge of God's Word.

e100 Challenge Day 54- John the Baptist- Luke 3:1-20

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The ministry of Jesus begins with the coming of John and his preparation for Jesus. The word of God came to John the Baptist designating him as a prophet similar to those in the Old Testament. This was significant because the word of God had not come to any publically proclaiming prophet since Malachi and after around 460 years of silence God was speaking to His people once again. The quotation used in this passage from Isaiah proclaims that the Lord himself was coming to bring salvation to His people. John came proclaiming a baptism of repentance and forgiveness of sins and preaching the good news (the gospel). Different from the Old Testament prophets, John is the first to preach the good news of the kingdom of God that is to come. 

Question to Consider

1)Look at the question the people ask in verse 10 and John’s response following through verse 14. What would true repentance of their sins require?

Ways to Pray

Ask God “what then shall I do?”. True repentance requires a change in behavior as seen in this passage. Ask God to reveal areas to you that may need to “bear fruits in keeping with repentance” (vs. 8).

The Bux-Mont & Telford Campuses of the Penn Valley Church Multi-site Network are participating in the e100 Challenge, a 100-day Bible reading program. True revival comes from prayer and knowing the Word of God. We can only live the life God intended if we know what He says about it. Join us as we read through this plan and grow deeper in our knowledge of God's Word.

e100 Challenge Day 53- The Birth of Jesus- Luke 2:1-40

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The greatest miracle in the history of the world, the birth of the Son of God as a man, to Mary a humble, young woman is told in today’s passage. This marvelous event happened in a quiet stable in the village of Bethlehem. The few details we are given in Luke give a glimpse into the very moment our Savior was born. The angle that appeared to the shepherds announcing the birth of the Messiah said, “fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people”. In return for seeing baby Jesus they glorified and praised God, for everything was as it had been told. We also read about Simeon who is waiting for the consolation of Israel, the hope that God would come and rescue and comfort his people. Many others were also eagerly awaiting this hope.

Questions to Consider:

1)   What are some verses that jump out that you may not pick up during the busy Christmas season?

2)   In vs. 10, what is this “good news of great joy”?

3)   Anna is an example of a humble servant of God. What did she do leading up to Christ’s birth and following it?

Ways to pray:

Thank you Lord for coming to this earth and taking on human flesh to save us, your people. Help us to remember this great miracle that took place and follow the example of Anna, becoming a humble servant and proclaiming what you have done and giving thanks to You.  

The Bux-Mont & Telford Campuses of the Penn Valley Church Multi-site Network are participating in the e100 Challenge, a 100-day Bible reading program. True revival comes from prayer and knowing the Word of God. We can only live the life God intended if we know what He says about it. Join us as we read through this plan and grow deeper in our knowledge of God's Word.

e100 Challenge Day 52- Gabriel's Message- Luke 1:1-80

In today’s passage, the author of Luke describes two visits from the angel Gabriel. The first is foretelling the birth of John the Baptist to Zechariah, whose old age hinders him from believing the message that Gabriel delivers. His unbelief prompts Gabriel to state Who has sent him to deliver the message and make Zechariah unable to speak until the child is born, but the promise of a son will still be fulfilled (vs. 19-20). The author moves on in the passage to announce the birth of Jesus. The mighty work of God through John’s birth and ministry will be surpassed by the great miracle of Mary’s conception and the greater work of Christ on earth. The virgin Mary is visited by Gabriel and is told she will bear a son who will be named Jesus and He will be called the Son of the Most High. While Mary questioned Gabriel, her later response “Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word” shows her submission and discipleship to God’s word and promise.

Questions to consider:

1)   Do you ever find yourself doubting God’s message like Zechariah?

2)   In what ways do you currently need to have an attitude like Mary, submitting to the Lord, becoming His servant?

Ways to pray:

Lord, thank you for your promises and using us to bring You glory. I pray that I may remember that nothing You set before me will be impossible with You. Please give me an attitude of submission and servant hood for the things you call me to. 

The Bux-Mont & Telford Campuses of the Penn Valley Church Multi-site Network are participating in the e100 Challenge, a 100-day Bible reading program. True revival comes from prayer and knowing the Word of God. We can only live the life God intended if we know what He says about it. Join us as we read through this plan and grow deeper in our knowledge of God's Word.

e100 Challenge Day 51- The Word Became Flesh- John 1:1-18

Here in the first chapter, John introduces Jesus as the eternal, preexistent, now incarnate Word, the one and only Son of the Father, who himself is also God. John references John the Baptist, and his role in proclaiming the coming of Jesus. He testifies that Christ is indeed the true light, who came to give light to all who may believe. John acknowledges that some may reject Him, even His own people. But to all who do receive Him (welcoming and submitting to Him in a personal relationship), He gives the right to become children of God. “The Word became flesh and dwelt among us…” Christ, never ceasing to be God, took on humanity and residence among His people, allowing us to see His glory, full of grace and truth.

Discussion Questions

1) Having been adopted into God’s family, we now enjoy all the privileges, obligations, and inheritance rights as God’s children. What are some of these privileges and obligations be?

2) Consider the definition of adopt: “to choose or take as one’s own; make one’s own by selection”. Does this give a new perspective on God’s love for us, taking us to be His own?

Prayer

Father, thank you for sending your Son to dwell among us and revealing Your glory, grace and truth. Thank you for adopting us into your family, allowing us to become your children. Help me to remember this wonderful privilege and responsibility.  

The Bux-Mont & Telford Campuses of the Penn Valley Church Multi-site Network are participating in the e100 Challenge, a 100-day Bible reading program. True revival comes from prayer and knowing the Word of God. We can only live the life God intended if we know what He says about it. Join us as we read through this plan and grow deeper in our knowledge of God's Word.

e100 Challenge Day 50 - The Day of Judgement - Malachi 1:1-4:6

The book of Malachi is one of three books of the Old Testament (Haggai, Zechariah and Malachi) written to the Israelites after their return from 70 years of captivity in Babylon.  This captivity was a result of God's discipline because of Israel's failure to honor God with their lives.

Another generation returns to the land just as God had prophesied many years before through the prophet Jeremiah.  As you read God's rebuke through Malachi, you will quickly see that the Israelites still struggle with their sin.

As we close the Old Testament readings, we have established a recurring theme in the Bible of God's amazing faithfulness to His covenantal promise starting with Abraham and man's repeated disobedience.  We should be thankful for God's long suffering with His people, for without it man would have no relationship with God.

Discussion Questions...

1. Think about the statement, "I have loved you, says the Lord" (1:2).  In spite of all the rebuke of Israel's sins, how is this statement demonstrated throughout the book?  See Deuteronomy 4:37.

2. List the specific sin practices God points out to the Israelites.  Write them on a piece of paper and ponder them.  How are they similar to the sins we commit?

3.  What do we learn about God?  His love?  His faithfulness to His covenant promises to Israel?

4.  How does that strengthen your understanding about God's love for you?

How Should we Pray?

Lord, thank you for your faithful love which we see all through the Scriptures.  Thank you for not treating us as we deserve.  Help us to honor you with our lives.  We love you Lord.  Amen.

The Bux-Mont & Telford Campuses of the Penn Valley Church Multi-site Network are participating in the e100 Challenge, a 100-day Bible reading program. True revival comes from prayer and knowing the Word of God. We can only live the life God intended if we know what He says about it. Join us as we read through this plan and grow deeper in our knowledge of God's Word.

e100 Challenge- Day 49-The Story of Jonah- Jonah 1:1-4:11

Jonah 1-4

What do you think of when you think of the story of Jonah? Too often this story has been told just as a story of a big "whale" swallowing a man and then spitting him out in 3 days. But this story is more than   that! If you read this story carefully, you see a picture painted that brings glory to God and not man.  Jonah is a self-righteous angry man, and God is a gracious and compassionate God, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love.  Its a story of God pursuing the wicked and rebellious people of Ninevah and not stopping until they hear the message and repent.  You and I serve an amazing God! His kindness should bring us to repentance. (Romans 2:4)

Questions to Ponder...

1. Why do you think Jonah disobeyed God's calling on his life to go to Ninevah?

2. Why was Jonah so angry when the people repented and turned to God?

3. What causes prejudice and self-righteousness to rise up in our hearts like Jonah's heart?

Ways to Pray...

Thank God for being compassionate, slow to anger, filled with unfailing love while for pursuing you. Ask Him to show the pride in your heart that causes you to get angry.  

e100 Daily Challenge- Day 48- Daniel and the lions Den- Daniel 6:1-28

Daniel 6:1-28

Have you ever wondered why bad things happen to good people? Maybe you have been trying to do the right thing and yet circumstances in your life get worse. Well then you can relate to the man we are reading about today! Daniel is his name! You know the story very well, but try to put yourself in his shoes for a moment.  What would it be like to do everything your supposed to and then get penalized for doing the right thing? To the point where it may even cost you your life? Daniel had this happened to him, and yet he still trusted in God inspite of the trial he was in.

Questions to Ponder...

1. According to verse 23, why was Daniel unharmed? 

2. How can you trust in God today with the "unjust" circumstance you may be currently facing?

3. What did  King Darius write to all the nations and peoples of every language in all the earth?

Ways to Pray...

Pray the letter to God that King Darius wrote: 

“For You are the living God

    and You endure forever;

Your kingdom will not be destroyed, Your

 dominion will never end.

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You rescue and save;

    You perform signs and wonders

    in the heavens and on the earth.

You have rescued Daniel

    from the power of the lions.”