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A brief bit of encouragement for the journey from God's Word. Today's Scripture reading: Hosea 6 To support this devotional ministry: https://faithbaptiststerling.com/give/ Music: "Awaken the Dawn" by Stanton Lanier https://www.stantonlanier.com CCLI #20109360

What does the third commandment forbid and what purpose is behind God giving us this commandment? Grab your Bible and join us from the Savannah Mission Bible Training Center Tuesday night devotional as we turn to Scripture and seek to answer these questions.

September 30 - In just 15-20 minutes a day, you can listen to the entire Bible read through in a year, and/or watch the Bible verses on the screen. Each day, you will hear some of the New Testament, some of the Old Testament, and some of Psalms or Proverbs. You will read through Psalms and Proverbs twice in the year. Today's reading is Jeremiah 49; Romans 9; and Psalm 91. You can get through the entire Bible in a year listening to it on the way to and from work each day. The elderly with bad eyesight can now see the Bible verses in large print right on the screen. Little children, just learning how to read, can now read along by seeing and hearing each word pronounced. Imagine little children accomplishing something that many adults never do even once in their lifetimes--reading through the entire Bible. Get a free printed copy of the Bible Reading Schedule at LibertyGospelTracts.com. The Books are read in chronological order, which really helps you to understand the order that things happened. We offer free certificates at the end of the year, for those who read through the entire Bible. Just write to us to request one. May God bless you as you read through all that God has written for us.

This sermon examines the death of Jacob and the subsequent burial arrangements orchestrated by Joseph, using the narrative to explore how believers should face mortality. It contrasts modern attitudes of death denial or casual acceptance with the biblical view that death is a separation of body and soul, yet one that is ultimately defeated by the promise of resurrection. The text highlights Joseph's faithful obedience to his father's dying wish and his respectful care for Jacob's remains, illustrating a life lived in covenant faithfulness. The preacher connects the funeral procession and the journey to Canaan with the future Exodus, pointing forward to the spiritual deliverance found in Christ. Ultimately, the message affirms that while death is a reality, the believer looks beyond it to the certainty of eternal life and the fulfillment of God's promises.