Deuteronomy 2

“But Sihon king of Heshbon refused to let us pass through. For the LORD your God has made his spirit stubborn and his heart obstinate in order to give him into your hands, as he has now done.”
– Deuteronomy 2:30

Psalm 78

“We will not hide them from their children; we will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the LORD, his power, and the wonders he has done.”
– Psalm 78:4

2 Chronicles 30

“They removed the altars in Jerusalem and cleared away the incense altars and threw them into the Kidron Valley.”
– 2 Chronicles 30:14

Job 9

“Even if I were innocent, my mouth would condemn me; if I were blameless, it would pronounce me guilty.”
– Job 9:20

Daniel 5

“His face turned pale and he was so frightened that his knees knocked together and his legs gave way.”
– Daniel 5:6

Esther 4

“For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to royal position for such a time as this?”
– Esther 4:14

1 Chronicles 29

“Wealth and honor come from you, you are the ruler of all things. In your hands are strength and power to exalt and give strength to all.”
– 1 Chronicles 29:12

Ezra 4

“But Zerubbabel, Jeshua and the rest of the heads of the families of Israel answered, ““You have no part with us in building a temple to our God. We alone will build it for the LORD, the God of Israel, as King Cyrus, the king of Persia, commanded us.”
– Ezra 4:3

Jeremiah 19

“and say to them, “‘This is what the LORD Almighty says: I will smash this nation and this city just as this potter’s jar is smashed and cannot be repaired. They will bury the dead in Topheth until there is no room.”
– Jeremiah 19:11

Ecclesiastes 12

“Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man.”
– Ecclesiastes 12:13

Short Stories and Devotional Letters to Grandchildren on Every Book and Chapter of the Bible

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Isaiah 36

Isaiah 36

“But the people remained silent and said nothing in reply, because the king had commanded, “‘Do not answer him.”
~ Isaiah 36:21

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Matthew 5

Matthew 5

“Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.”
~ Matthew 5:48

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Matthew 19

Matthew 19

“Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”
~ Matthew 19:14

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Ruth 3

Ruth 3

“One day Naomi her mother-in-law said to her, “‘My daughter, should I not try to find a home for you, where you will be well provided for?”
~ Ruth 3:1

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Ezekiel 15

Ezekiel 15

“I will set my face against them. Although they have come out of the fire, the fire will yet consume them. And when I set my face against them, you will know that I am the LORD.”
~ Ezekiel 15:7

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Genesis 40

Genesis 40

“The chief cupbearer, however, did not remember Joseph; he forgot him.”
~ Genesis 40:23

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2 Samuel 15

2 Samuel 15

“But David continued up the Mount of Olives, weeping as he went; his head was covered and he was barefoot. All the people with him covered their heads too and were weeping as they went up.”
~ 2 Samuel 15:30

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Genesis 22

Genesis 22

“Then God said, “‘Take your son, your only son, Isaac, whom you love, and go to the region of Moriah. Sacrifice him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains I will tell you about.”
~ Genesis 22:2

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Daniel 3

Daniel 3

“If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to save us from it, and he will rescue us from your hand, O king.”
~ Daniel 3:17

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2 Chronicles 27

2 Chronicles 27

“Jotham grew powerful because he walked steadfastly before the LORD his God.”
~ 2 Chronicles 27:6

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Psalm 122

Psalm 122

“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “‘May those who love you be secure.”
~ Psalm 122:6

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Joshua 14

Joshua 14

“So Hebron has belonged to Caleb son of Jephunneh the Kenizzite ever since, because he followed the LORD, the God of Israel, wholeheartedly.
~ Joshua 14:14

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Matthew 24

Matthew 24

“So you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.”
~ Matthew 24:44

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Numbers 2

Numbers 2

“So the Israelites did everything the LORD commanded Moses; that is the way they encamped under their standards, and that is the way they set out, each with his clan and family.”
~ Numbers 2:34

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Psalm 10

Psalm 10

“Why, O LORD, do you stand far off? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble?”
~ Psalm 10:1

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Luke 13

Luke 13

“He replied, “‘Go tell that fox, ‘I will drive out demons and heal people today and tomorrow, and on the third day I will reach my goal.”
~ Luke 13:32

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Leviticus 17

Leviticus 17

“For the life of a creature is in the blood, and I have given it to you to make atonement for yourselves on the alter; it is the blood that makes atonement for one’s life.”
~ Leviticus 17:11

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Joshua 16

Joshua 16

“So Manasseh and Ephraim, the descendants of Joseph, received their inheritance.”
~ Joshua 16:4

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