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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.

11th July 2025

Ezekiel 13:20-23.

“I am against your magic charms you use to trap people. I will tear them off your arms… I will tear your veils off your heads. I will save My people from your power. Then you will know that I am the LORD God Almighty. I have not made godly people sad. But when you told them lies, you made them lose all hope. You advised sinful people not to turn from their evil ways. You did not want them to save their lives. So you will never see false visions again. You will not use your magic tricks anymore. I will save My people from your power. Then you will know that I am the LORD.”

Titus 1:7-11.

Paul writes, “A church leader takes care of God’s family. That is why he must be without blame. He must not look after only his own interests. He must not get angry. He must not get drunk. He must not push people around. He must not try to get money by cheating people. Instead, a church leader must welcome people into his home. He must love what is good. He must control his mind and feelings. He must do what is right. He must be holy. He must control the desires of his body. The message as it has been taught can be trusted. He must hold firmly to it. Then he will be able to use true teaching to comfort others and build them up. He will be able to prove that people who oppose it are wrong. Many people refuse to obey God… They must be stopped. They are making trouble for entire families. They do this by teaching things they should not teach.”

Lord God Almighty, help us to destroy the demonic powers of those who practice magic and tell lies. Enable our leaders to know Your wisdom and how to stop those who oppose Your true teaching. May they learn how to take care of Your family. 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 12th/13th July 2025

1 Corinthians Chapter 5. The resurrection life of followers of Jesus Christ

We now live in Christ through His resurrected life: Christ has died! Christ has risen! Christ is with us! Christ will come again!

Paul knew that many devout Jews wrongly taught that Jesus was Joseph’s son, the carpenter from Nazareth. Paul knew, however, that Jesus was God’s Son, Israel’s Messiah. He was born to the Virgin Mary through the Holy Spirit, not through her husband Joseph. Jesus Christ is Saviour of the world to those who believe in Him as the Son of God, even though He was born as a Son of Man.

The disciples of Jesus were taught by Him in the days immediately after His resurrection. He prepared them to become apostles or messengers of the Good News of God’s salvation in Christ alone (Acts 1:2-5). They were filled with the Holy Spirit and with the calling and power of Christ to extend the Kingdom of God throughout the world. This was promised to Abraham and his son Isaac and grandson Jacob (later called Israel). The resurrection power of Jesus continues to change lives today through those who believe He is the Son of God, born to Mary. They repent, receive forgiveness and His salvation. They are baptised and receive the gift of His Holy Spirit to extend the Kingdom of God on Earth before living in glory after death.

Many today, however, still believe Jesus was Joseph’s son. Others put their trust in God’s promise for Abraham’s son Ishmael, not Isaac. True followers of Christ follow the way of the cross through serving Him as Israel’s Messiah, promised to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. In doing this, they experience the joy of suffering in this world for the promised glory and salvation of Almighty God in resurrected life, now and forever.

Paul’s conversion to Christ on the road to Damascus opened his eyes to the true mystery of Christ through the Old Testament scriptures that he knew so well.

Extracted from “CHURCH UNITY AND DISCIPLINE” Bible teaching commentary by Fred Morris, © 2000, 2021 [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.

Also read the daily prayers for blessing God's suffering people who are persecuted for their faith or traumatised by easrthquakes, climate change, plagues, terrorists or wars. These prayers are provided by Barnabas Aid for the worldwide, suffering church.

View The Jesus Book New Testament in worldwide easy English: PDF version published by Soon Publications, England, in 1969 and 1998 and republished in 2023 by Manna Publications (UK) in memory of George Verwer (Operation Mobilisation).