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Mobile-friendly daily and weekly Bible teaching devotions written in Worldwide Easy English based mainly on the NIrV Bible New International Readers Version (1998), NIrV Bible These Manna 'now word' devotionals are prepared daily (Mon to Sat) at 0700 hrs, then uploaded at approx. 0830 hrs GMT.
DAILY MANNA Mondays to Fridays (EDITOR'S CHOICE of Bible teaching)
It was the last wish of Fred Morris, Manna Publications author, to his editorial team that, under Holy Spirit guidance, "Old Testament teachings should be viewed in the light of their New Testament fulfilment and that New Testament teachings for today 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 what the Bible says at the time it was written for Israel and for the rest of the world. They will also help the application of the Bible for today.
20th December 2024
Esther 2:5-23. ‘A Jew from the tribe of Benjamin named Mordecai was taken from Jerusalem to Baylon during the exile. Mordecai had a cousin called Esther whom he had cared for like his own daughter… Many young women were brought to the king’s palace… Esther was also taken to the king’s palace.… The king liked Esther more than he liked any of the other women… So he put a royal crown on her head. He made her queen in Vashti’s place… Bigthana and Teresh were two of the king’s officers. They guarded the door of the royal palace. They became angry with King Xerxes. So they decided to kill him. They made their evil plans while Mordecai was sitting at the palace gate. So Mordecai told Queen Esther. Then she reported it to the king. She told him that Mordecai had uncovered the plans against him. Some people checked Esther’s report and found out it was true. So the two officials were put to death.’ This began the process when the whole of the kingdom was ordered to pay respect to the Jews living in the land (8:17; 10:1-2).
2 Corinthians 13:8-11. Paul wrote, “I cannot do anything to stop the truth [of God]. I can only work for the truth. I am glad when I am weak but you are strong… The Lord gave me the authority to build you up not to tear you down. Brothers and sisters, be joyful! Work to make things right with one another. Help one another and agree with one another. Live in peace. And the God who gives love and peace will be with you.”
We thank You Father God for making Mordecai and Paul great in their weakness. May nations show respect to all Jews and Christians as happened at the beginning of the sixth century BC and the first century AD. Help us to establish “the truth of God” in our land today and expose the plans of evil men and live in peace. Amen.
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WEEKEND MANNA on Saturdays (what FRED SAID in his publications)
Extracts from Manna Publications Bible teaching commentaries by the late Fred Morris based on the Easy English NIrV Bible.Weekend of 21st/22nd December2024
Romans Chapter 9: Salvation through the remnant of Israel
Paul uses the words of the prophet Hosea to show God’s love and mercy to the Gentiles. “I will call those who are not My people ‘My people’.” (Romans 9:25-26; Hosea 2:23). God did not give them any special help, yet a great many would become ‘children of the living God’ through faith in Jesus Christ. This is the fulfilment of Bible prophecy. And it reveals the greatest theme of the Bible. This was God’s purpose and promise of a Saviour for all mankind through father Abraham’s seed in Sarah (Genesis 17:16) and later through the Holy Spirit creating a seed in Mary (Luke 1:26-35).
The birth of Isaac in Sarah’s old womb was a miracle promised by God. So was the birth of Jesus in Mary’s young virgin womb over 2000 years later.
Paul then quotes the words of the prophet Isaiah: though the number of Israelites were “like the sand by the sea”, only a few would be saved. We call this a remnant (Romans 9:27-29; Isaiah 1:9; 10:22,23).
The church at the time of Paul contained both Jews and many others who were not Jews (Romans 9:24).
Paul asks, “What then shall we say about the Gentiles?” They did not look for God’s salvation and righteousness, but many received it (Romans 9:30). These godless people were made right with God through faith. Paul said this earlier in his letter to the Romans “The one who is right with God will live by faith” (1:17; Habakkuk 2:4).
Before the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, there was no great turning to God among the Jews or the Gentiles. But after the resurrection of Christ and the sending of His promised Holy Spirit, God filled His Kingdom with believers from many nations and language groups. They accepted the ‘righteousness of God’ as a free gift by faith in Jesus Christ and came into the family of Abraham as children of God. None were shut out; all were special to God. In God’s mercy, that includes everyone who believes that Jesus is the Son of God who died to save us from God’s punishment for sin.
Extracted from “LIVING IN CHRIST” Bible teaching commentary by Fred Morris, © 2007, 2012, 2023.
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SUNDAY (PASTOR PETER's WORD OF KNOWLEDGE)
God's 'now word' for today for worldwide believers in the One True and Almighty God - Father, Son and Holy Spirit. This weekly 'word of knowledge' is spoken through Manna supporter and mentor Rev Peter Luck (Kettering, UK) based on "The Lord Jesus breathed on them and said, 'Receive the Holy Spirit'." (John 20:22). Note that 'Holy Spirit' or 'Holy Ghost' means the 'Holy Breath of God' who is the 'Breath of Life' (Genesis 2:7). Uploaded weekly on Sunday afternoons after morning worship and revelation of God's 'now word'.The 'now' word for meditation week commencing 15th December 2024 is:
“My Breath remains where prayers are said and Almighty God is worshipped.”
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A general prayer of praise and petition:
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 Israel's 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. Lord Jesus, forgive our disobedience, fears and doubts. Enable us to trust You to provide our daily needs while
awaiting Your return. Bring help and forgiveness to others through Your resurrection power and through Your
compassion at work in our lives. Grant us perseverance during famines, plagues, storms and persecution as we
study and teach and preach and reach others with Fred's Bible commentaries around the world in printed form or via the website. Amen.
Thank You for the amazing 2000-year worldwide growth of the Church 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 in over 40 countries and languages, currently in Armenia, Burkina Faso,
Dem. Rep. Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Mexico, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Tanzania, Zambia and also worldwide
through this website. Amen.
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