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Join us for Tuesday Night of our Revival Services at Esta Memorial Baptist Church as Pastor Gene Rowell of Gantt Street Baptist Church, Cayce, SC preaches on "Finish Well"!

A brief bit of encouragement for the journey from God's Word. Today's Scripture reading: 2 Samuel 22 To support this devotional ministry: https://faithbaptiststerling.com/give/ Music: "Awaken the Dawn" by Stanton Lanier https://www.stantonlanier.com CCLI #20109360

Whom we worship is settled by the first commandment. How we worship is settled by the second. God is not only jealous against false worship. He is jealous for true worship. He does not want our inventions, our fancies, our customs, or our images. Grab your Bible and join us from the Savannah Mission Bible Training Center as we learn that God wants what He has appointed in His Word, and His command in the second commandment is both a prohibition and a requirement. It tells us what we must not do, and it tells us what we must do. Do you know what He commands? Do you obey?

The sermon examines Jacob's blessing of Joseph in Genesis 49, portraying him as a fruitful vine who thrives despite severe adversity. It highlights how Joseph remained spiritually strong and faithful through suffering, relying on God's power, shepherd-like care, and enduring faithfulness. The text contrasts temporary worldly prosperity with eternal spiritual blessings, emphasizing that true strength comes from divine reliance rather than human ability. By tracing the lineage from Abraham to Jesus Christ, the message underscores the fulfillment of God's covenant promises through Joseph's line. Ultimately, it calls believers to find lasting hope and peace in Christ amidst life's trials.

The sermon explores Jesus' intentional encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well, emphasizing His sovereign decision to cross cultural and religious barriers to reach an outsider. It highlights the contrast between temporary earthly satisfactions and the eternal spiritual fulfillment found in Christ's offer of living water. The preacher illustrates how Jesus exposes personal sin not for condemnation but to lead individuals toward genuine worship in spirit and truth. By revealing Himself as the Messiah, Jesus transforms the woman from a seeker of physical water into a bold witness for the gospel. The message concludes with an urgent call for believers to abandon their own dry wells and actively share the life-satisfying grace of Christ with others.

OT Lesson: Proverbs 15:1-4 NT Lesson: Colossians 4:5-6

September 9 - 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 9-10; 2 Corinthians 2; and Psalm 70. 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.