Deuteronomy 2

“But Sihon king of Heshbon refused to let us pass through. For the LORD your God has made his spirit stubborn and his heart obstinate in order to give him into your hands, as he has now done.”
– Deuteronomy 2:30

Psalm 78

“We will not hide them from their children; we will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the LORD, his power, and the wonders he has done.”
– Psalm 78:4

2 Chronicles 30

“They removed the altars in Jerusalem and cleared away the incense altars and threw them into the Kidron Valley.”
– 2 Chronicles 30:14

Job 9

“Even if I were innocent, my mouth would condemn me; if I were blameless, it would pronounce me guilty.”
– Job 9:20

Daniel 5

“His face turned pale and he was so frightened that his knees knocked together and his legs gave way.”
– Daniel 5:6

Esther 4

“For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to royal position for such a time as this?”
– Esther 4:14

1 Chronicles 29

“Wealth and honor come from you, you are the ruler of all things. In your hands are strength and power to exalt and give strength to all.”
– 1 Chronicles 29:12

Ezra 4

“But Zerubbabel, Jeshua and the rest of the heads of the families of Israel answered, ““You have no part with us in building a temple to our God. We alone will build it for the LORD, the God of Israel, as King Cyrus, the king of Persia, commanded us.”
– Ezra 4:3

Jeremiah 19

“and say to them, “‘This is what the LORD Almighty says: I will smash this nation and this city just as this potter’s jar is smashed and cannot be repaired. They will bury the dead in Topheth until there is no room.”
– Jeremiah 19:11

Ecclesiastes 12

“Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man.”
– Ecclesiastes 12:13

Short Stories and Devotional Letters to Grandchildren on Every Book and Chapter of the Bible

Recent Devotionals

Ezekiel 32

“When I make Egypt desolate and strip the land of everything in it, when I strike down all who live there, then they will know that I am the LORD’”
– Ezekiel 32:15

Hosea 8

“Put the trumpet to your lips! An eagle is over the house of the LORD because the people have broken my covenant and rebelled against my law.”
– Hosea 8:1

1 Samuel 27

“Whenever David attacked an area, he did not leave a man or woman alive, but took sheep and cattle, donkeys and camels, and clothes. Then he returned to Achish.”
– 1 Samuel 27:9

1 Chronicles 26

“His son Shemaiah also had sons, who were leaders in their father’s family because they were very capable men.”
– 1 Chronicles 26:6

1 John 3

“Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth.”
– 1 John 3:18

Romans 15

“We who are strong ought to bear the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves.”
– Romans 15:1

Mark 7

“Jesus commanded them not to tell anyone. But the more he did so, the more they kept talking about it.”
– Mark 7:36

Revelation 17

“They will make war against the Lamb, and the Lamb will overcome them because he is Lord of lords and King of kings—and with him will be his called, chosen and faithful followers.”
– Revelation 17:14

Acts 27

“But now I urge you to keep up your courage, because not one of you will be lost; only the ship will be destroyed.”
– Acts 27:22

Joshua 1

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified, do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.”
– Joshua 1:9

Ezekiel 20

“Yet the people of Israel rebelled against me in the desert. They did not follow my decrees but rejected my laws—although the man who obeys them will live by them—and they utterly desecrated my Sabbaths. So I said I would pour out my wrath on them and destroy them in the desert.”
– Ezekiel 20:13