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The passage records the cities and surrounding lands given to the Levites throughout Israel, including cities of refuge on both sides of the Jordan. Study and transcript: https://sharonrpc.org/devotions/1-chronicles-6-54-81-a-home-with-god

This devotional explores how the Word of God enables believers to persevere in faith by acting as a living and active force that penetrates the human heart. It contrasts the Bible with mere informational media, emphasizing its unique ability to expose sin and discern the intentions of the soul through the Holy Spirit. The preacher illustrates this penetrating work using medical metaphors, describing how divine truth convicts and cuts away spiritual disease to bring about sanctification. Despite the discomfort of conviction, this process serves as evidence of God's love and confirms one's identity as a child of God. Ultimately, the Word both judges and heals, guiding believers toward eternal rest in God's presence.

Kevin Inman discusses the mission and history of the Baptist Collegiate Ministry at Louisiana Tech, highlighting its centennial celebration and long-standing family legacy in campus ministry. He emphasizes the critical importance of reaching students during their first weeks on campus through relational outreach and shared meals to combat spiritual drift. The conversation underscores the vital role of the Southern Baptist Cooperative Program in funding full-time ministers and supporting global missions without the burden of individual fundraising. Inman shares personal anecdotes of student conversions and the power of intentional evangelism, noting that college ministry serves as a primary pipeline for future missionaries. He encourages churches to actively support these ministries financially and through prayer to ensure the gospel reaches young adults effectively.

The command is direct: "Love not the world." The emphasis is not on distance but on desire. A man may be physically removed and still internally attached. Worldliness is not geography. It is affection. John is writing to believers. This is not instruction for the lost. It is correction for those who know truth but are in danger of divided love. Have you recently decided to follow Jesus? Take your next step with Jesus: https://cbcgb.co.uk ⛪ ABOUT CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCHES: We believe that our Calvary Baptist Churches are a movement for all people to know God, Reaching Others, Building Lives, Honouring God and Make a Difference. 🤝 Support this ministry and help us reach more people with the Gospel: https://cbcgb.co.uk/give/ STAY CONNECTED: 🌐 Website: https://cbcgb.co.uk/ 🌐 Website: https://bjstagner.com 👍 Facebook: / Calvary Baptist Church-Cynon Valley 👍 Facebook: / Cardiff-Calvary Baptist Church 📸 Instagram: / @cibc_cynonvalley 📸 Instagram: / @calvary_cardiff 🎥 YouTube: / @calvarybaptistchurchesofGB