Today's Reading | July 11, 2024
Jeremiah 31:1-14
July 11 Introduction Jeremiah 31:1–14: Israel was made up of twelve tribes named for the sons of Jacob. After King Solomon died, the ten northern tribes formed their own kingdom (Israel), while the two southern tribes formed the kingdom of Judah. Jeremiah envisions a time when the LORD will rebuild Israel, the people will return to their own land, and…
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1 John 4:1-21
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Luke 15:11-32
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1 John 3:1-24
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Luke 15:1-10
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1 John 2:18-29
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