Join Pastor George Binoka for Day 11 of Devotions at Berean Baptist Church in San Tan Valley, Arizona. This series inspires believers to deepen their relationship with Jesus through daily Bible reading and prayer as part of a 5-day plan to read the Bible in 2026. In this episode, Pastor George examines Genesis 28-29 and Mark 11, highlighting the escalating family dysfunction in Abraham's lineage due to repeated deceptions—such as Jacob's lies and Laban's trickery—and the long-term consequences that ripple through generations, echoing Proverbs' warning about God's hatred of lying. Transitioning to Mark 11, he discusses Jesus cursing the fig tree, cleansing the temple, and challenging the Pharisees' deceptive authority questions, emphasizing the critical role of honesty in faith and prayer. Drawing from verse 24, he stresses believing in God's power during prayer and the necessity of forgiveness to avoid hindering divine responses. Concluding with a heartfelt prayer for belief, truthfulness, and freedom from deception, this episode calls listeners to embrace forthrightness in their walk with God for genuine spiritual fruit.

Episode Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Day 11 and Bible Passages
00:45 Family Dysfunction and Deception in Genesis 28-29
02:30 Honesty, Authority, and Prayer in Mark 11
04:00 The Importance of Belief and Forgiveness
05:00 Closing Prayer