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We invite you to use our free, mobile-friendly daily and weekly Bible teaching devotions written in worldwide easy English. These Manna devotionals are prepared daily (Mon to Sat) at 06:00 hours, then uploaded at approximately 07:30 hours GMT.

It was the last wish of Fred Morris, Manna Publications author, to his editorial team that, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, "Old Testament teachings should be viewed in the light of their New Testament fulfilment and that New Testament teachings should be viewed in the context of God's purposes and promises expressed in the Old Testament and then applied to today". These daily devotionals are useful for Bible teaching topics and sermon ideas from random places in the Old and New Tetaments. They will help build up a broader picture of God's word at the time it was written and for today.

1st July 2025

Daniel 6.

‘King Darius appointed 120 royal rulers over his kingdom with three leaders over them. One of those leaders was Daniel… Daniel did a better job than the other two leaders. So the king planned to put him in charge of the whole kingdom. The other two leaders then tried to find something wrong with the way Daniel ran the government. But they were not able to… Finally, these men said, “It will have to be in connection with the law of his God.” ’ (6:1-5) They then planned to make it a law that everyone should bow down and worship the king. But Daniel did not obey the law and was thrown into a den of lions. ‘At dawn, the king got up and hurried to the lions’ den. He called out to Daniel with great concern, “Daniel! You serve the living God faithfully. So has He been able to save you from the lions?” Daniel answered, “My God sent His angel to shut the mouths of the lions. They have not hurt me at all because I have not done anything wrong in God’s sight. I have never done anything wrong to you either.” The king was filled with joy. He ordered his servants to lift Daniel out of the den. They did not see any wounds on him because he had trusted in his God.’ (6:19-23)

Titus 1:1-3.

Paul testified, “I, Paul, am writing this letter. I serve God, and I am an apostle of Jesus Christ. God sent me to help His chosen people believe in Christ. God sent me to help them understand the truth that leads to godly living. That belief and understanding leads to the hope of eternal life… Now, at the right time, He has made His promise clear. He did this through the preaching that He trusted me with.”

Father God, may our lives be like Daniel and Paul with amazing testimonies of faith in You and in our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.

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What Fred said in his Bible teaching

These are extracts from Manna Publications Bible teaching commentaries by the late Fred Morris (fondly referred to as dead Fred's scrolls) based on the easy English NIrV Bible.

Weekend of 28th/29th June 2025

Galatians Chapter 4. We are the children of God

At the time of Paul, a son had no rights to his father’s estate until he was an adult. While he was growing up, he was no better off than a slave or servant in the house, although he might one day own the whole estate (4:1).

Paul reminds his readers that before Jesus came, the people of Israel were like children. They knew something of God’s grace, but much was hidden from them. They were under the care of parents, guardians, prophets and priests (4:2-3). This continued in this way until the right time decided by our heavenly Father.

“But when the right time came, God sent his Son. A Jewish virgin gave birth to Him and He was born under the authority of the Law of Moses. But He came to set free those who were under the Law. He wanted us to be adopted as God’s children with all the rights that children have to be free.” (4:4)

Jesus came to give us the full rights of children of God (4:5). “Because we are now His children, God sent the Spirit of His Son into our hearts. He is the Holy Spirit.” (4:6) “So you are no longer slaves. You are God's children. Because you are His children, He gives you what He promised to give His people.” (4:7)

Those who walked with God in ages past had enjoyed many blessings as they obeyed His commands. But they were not given the promised position of sons and daughters in full fellowship with the Father. Now they can be heirs (sons and daughters) of God and co-heirs with Christ in all His glory (Romans 8:16-17). The Holy Spirit thus brought to Christ’s Church the full inheritance promised to Abraham. Peter confirmed this news on the day of Pentecost (Acts 2:38-39). Now the Holy Spirit comes to every believer when or soon after they are saved.

Some Christians in the Galatian church were weak in their faith. They were held back by trusting in man-made laws and traditions. Paul said, “At one time you did not know God... But now you know God. Even better, God knows you!” (Galatians 4:8-9) However, Paul was afraid that they would go back to their old religious ways before they knew the freedom and salvation of Christ and His fulfilment of God’s laws and promises at work in their lives (4:10-11).

Extracted from “LIVING BY FAITH” Bible teaching commentary by Fred Morris, © 2000,2024. [view here]

Our Prayers of praise to God

Father God and Creator in Heaven, we thank and praise You for Your love and mercy in forgiving and saving us through the sacrifice of Your Son and Saviour, Jesus the Christ and Messiah. Thank You for His promised Holy Spirit at work in the lives of those who repent and believe and among fellowships of true believers. Keep us faithful as Bible-believing witnesses of Your purpose in Christ to establish Your Kingdom on Earth as in Heaven. Forgive our disobedience, fears and doubts. Provide our daily needs while awaiting His return, and bring help and forgiveness to others through Christ's resurrection power and His compassion at work in our lives. Grant us perseverance during famines, plagues, storms and persecution as we study and teach and distribute Your Bible teachings.

Thank You for the amazing worldwide growth of the Church over the past two thousand years and for the part that Manna Publications has played in this 21st Century. Accept our praise for the funding, printing and distribution of Manna Bible teaching commentaries written by the late Fred Morris currently in Armenia, Burkina Faso, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Malawi, Mexico, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe and worldwide through this website. Amen.

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