Genesis 32:1-32; 33:1-20; Hosea 12:4, TBC Book One, Chapter 24
Jacob had been away from his homeland for so long that he had almost forgotten why he left—his brother, Esau, wanted revenge. . . . With a touch of fear, Jacob sent messengers to Esau. . . . When the messengers returned, Jacob sensed there was bad news. “Esau is coming to meet you,” they said. “He has 400 men with him. . . .” 

Afraid and distressed, Jacob divided all his flocks and herds into two groups. If one group is destroyed, he thought, the other can flee.

Then Jacob fell to his knees and prayed. . . .

That night Jacob sent his family and possessions across the ford of the Jabbok River. Later, while he was alone, a man came up to him, and they wrestled all night. . . . 

(See THE BIBLE CLICKS, Book One, Chapter 24, for the full story.)
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Today’s Takeaways
     A proverb to guide you: “Nothing ignites our embers of faith more quickly than evidence that stokes fear.” —Sharon
     A promise to cling to: “In my distress I called to the Lord; I cried to my God for help, . . . [and] he heard my voice.” Psalm 18:6 NIV
     A praise to fill you: Be Alright  Evan Craft, Danny Gokey, Redimi2       [Can skip ad after first 5 seconds]

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Genesis 30:25-43; 31:1-55, TBC Book One, Chapter 23
Now that Rachel had given birth to their son, Jacob decided it was time to leave. Laban was afraid this would happen. How can I get him to stay? he wondered. 

“I know the Lord has blessed me because of you,” Laban said. “Please, I want you to stay. Name your wages, and I will pay them.”

Jacob sighed. Perhaps he should consider Laban’s offer. “All right,” he said. “But don’t pay me anything. Instead, let me remove any speckled or spotted sheep or goats from your flocks. They will serve as my wages.”

Laban agreed. Then he raced out to his fields and removed all the spotted animals before Jacob could take them.

But God blessed Jacob in spite of Laban’s deceitfulness. . . . 

(See THE BIBLE CLICKS, Book One, Chapter 23, for the full story.)
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Today’s Takeaways
​     A proverb to guide you: “Parents are unwitting teachers, seldom realizing “more is caught than taught.” —Sharon
     A promise to cling to: “In speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity, show yourself an example of those who believe.”  1 Timothy 4:12 NASB
     A praise to fill you: On Our Way  MercyMe     [Can skip ad after first 5 seconds]

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Genesis 29:31-35; 30:1-24, TBC Book One, Chapter 22
Within a week after her wedding, Leah’s joy turned to heartache. She had hoped that, in time, Jacob would learn to love her. But it was obvious Rachel had won his heart. When the Lord saw Leah was not loved, he opened her womb, but let Rachel remain barren. 

When Rachel realized she was not getting pregnant, she became jealous of Leah and lashed out at Jacob, “Give me children, or I’ll die!” 

Jacob replied angrily, “Am I in the place of God, who has kept you barren?”

If I can’t get pregnant, Rachel thought, I’ll have children through my maidservant. . . .

(See THE BIBLE CLICKS, Book One, Chapter 22, for the full story.)
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Today’s Takeaways
​     A proverb to guide you: “God hears our heartfelt prayers and responds with compassion . . . at the right time.” —Sharon
     A promise to cling to: “The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and a contrite heart, God, You will not despise.” Psa lm 51:17 NASB
     A praise to fill you: God Will Make a Way  Don Moen     [Can skip ad after first 5 seconds]

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Genesis 29:1-30, TBC Book One, Chapter 21
After many days of weary travel, Jacob breathed a sigh of relief. Surely he must be close to the homeland of his mother’s relatives.

As soon as Laban heard the news, he ran to meet his nephew. . . . “Come,” Laban said. “You have had a long journey. Let’s go home.” As they walked along, Jacob told him about his family. . . . 

After Jacob had stayed with them for a month, Laban said. “Just because you are a relative of mine, should you work for me for nothing? Tell me what your wages should be.”

Now Laban had two daughters. The older one, Leah, had weak eyes. But the younger one, Rachel, was beautiful, and Jacob was attracted to her. . . .

(See THE BIBLE CLICKS, Book One, Chapter 21, for the full story.)
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Today’s Takeaways
​     A proverb to guide you: “Though it may not happen quickly, it does happen inevitably—we reap what we have sown.” —Sharon
     A promise to cling to: “Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man [sows], that shall he also reap.” Galatians 6:7 KJV
     A praise to fill you: God Is in Control  Twila Paris     [Can skip ad after first 5 seconds]

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Genesis 27:41-46; 28:1-22, TBC Book One, Chapter 20
Sorrow turned to rage as an angry young man stormed out of Isaac’s tent. I’ll kill him, Esau thought, after our father dies. His vengeance gave way to angry boasting, and rumors began to spread. When Rebekah heard what he was planning to do, she feared for Jacob’s life.

So she called for Jacob and spoke to him privately. . . . Then Rebekah went to Isaac. She knew what would persuade him. . . . Her plan worked. Isaac called for Jacob. He entered the tent and knelt at his father’s side. . . .

Jacob covered many miles before his brother learned that he had left. . . . . When the sun began to set, he stopped for the night. Taking one of the stones nearby, he put it under his head as a pillow and lay down.

When he finally fell asleep, Jacob had a dream. . . .

(See THE BIBLE CLICKS, Book One, Chapter 20, for the full story.)​
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Today’s Takeaways
     A proverb to guide you: “It is one thing to catch a vision of God’s stairway, another to choose to climb it.” —Sharon
     A promise to cling to: ”I call heaven and earth today to witness against you: I have set before you life and death, the blessing and the curse. Choose life, then, that you and your descendants may live, by loving the Lord, your God, obeying his voice, and holding fast to him.” Deuteronomy 30:19-20  NABRE
     A praise to fill you: Reaching  Carolyn Arends     [Can skip ad after first 5 seconds]

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Genesis 27:1-40, TBC Book One, Chapter 19
Signs of old age weighed heavy on the heart of Isaac, who was now blind. He worried he might slip off in his sleep. He must put his household in order. So he called for his firstborn son.

“Esau, my son, get your quiver and bow and go out to the open country to hunt some wild game. Prepare it the way I like it. Then bring it to me so I may give you my blessing.”

Rebekah was secretly listening to what Isaac had said. She was afraid this would happen. Immediately she sent for Jacob. 

“We must be careful that no one hears us. Your father is about to give his blessing to Esau. . . . Here is what I want you to do. . . .”

(See THE BIBLE CLICKS, Book One, Chapter 19, for the full story.)
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Today’s Takeaways
     A proverb to guide you: “The seeds of deception may be easily planted, but the fruit it bears will be costly.” —Sharon
     A promise to cling to: “The sins of some are obvious, reaching the place of judgment ahead of them; the sins of others trail behind them.” 1 Timothy 5:24 NIV
     A praise to fill you: You Are God Alone  Phillips, Craig, and Dean     [Can skip ad after first 5 seconds]

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Genesis 25:19-34, TBC Book One, Chapter 18
At the age of 40, Isaac married Rebekah, and both of them now looked forward to the day when they would have a child. But as time went on, it was apparent that Rebekah was barren. This troubled her greatly, and now it was Isaac’s turn to comfort her.

“Don’t worry,” he said. “My own mother was said to be barren, and look, here am I!” 

With a heart full of faith, Isaac prayed, and the Lord granted his request. After 20 years of marriage, Rebekah became pregnant. But the pregnancy was not at all what she had imagined it. . . .

(See THE BIBLE CLICKS, Book One, Chapter 18, for the full story.)
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Today’s Takeaways
     A proverb to guide you: “There are those who sense the power of Providence . . . and those who stumble in darkness.” —Sharon
     A promise to cling to: “Their end is destruction. Their God is their stomach; their glory is in their “shame.” Their minds are occupied with earthly things.” Philippians 3:19 NABRE
     A praise to fill you: Screen Door  Rich Mullins     [Can skip ad after first 5 seconds]

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Genesis 24:1-67, TBC Book One, Chapter 17
A time of great mourning had now fallen upon Abraham, Isaac, and their entire household. At age 127, Sarah passed away. Isaac was now 37. He had been very close to both his mother and father. An emptiness pierced his soul as he sat alone and pictured her warm smile of approval.

Abraham often thought of how God had blessed him with his beautiful wife. Now he wanted that same joy for his son. So he called his most trusted servant.

“Put your hand under my thigh to take an oath. You must find a wife for Isaac. Swear that the woman you select will not be from the Canaanites, but from my own relatives.”

“What if she is not willing to come?” he asked. “Should I then take your son there?”

“No,” Abraham said, “you must not. The Lord will send his angel before you to guide you. . . .”

(See THE BIBLE CLICKS, Book One, Chapter 17, for the full story.)
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Today’s Takeaways
     A proverb to guide you: “Prayer paves the way for destiny’s sweetest journey.” —Sharon
     A promise to cling to: “The Lord is near to all who call upon him, to all who call upon him in truth” Psalm 145:18 NABRE
     A praise to fill you: What Faith Can Do  Kutless      [Can skip ad after first 5 seconds]

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Genesis 22:1-19; Hebrews 11:17-19, TBC Book One, Chapter 16
Sometimes God brings tests into a person’s life. Often the test involves a choice, and the choice one makes reveals whether that person really trusts God. One day, God brought such a test into the life of Abraham.

“Abraham!” the Lord called.

“Here I am,” he replied.

“Abraham, I want you to take your son, your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the region of Moriah. When you arrive there, I will direct you to a certain mountain. Then I want you to sacrifice Isaac as a burnt offering.. . . .”

(See THE BIBLE CLICKS, Book One, Chapter 16, for the full story.)
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Today’s Takeaways
     A proverb to guide you: “Following God is best planned one step at a time.” —Sharon  
     A promise to cling to: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5-6 NASB
     A praise to fill you: Drink Please  Kevin Mattson     [Can skip ad after first 5 seconds]

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Genesis 21:1-34, TBC Book One, Chapter 15
At the age of 90, Sarah gave birth to a son. . . . When he  was a toddler and would be weaned, Abraham held a great feast. . . . Everyone was having a wonderful time, until Sarah noticed Ishmael mocking little Isaac. . . . The feast was barely over when Sarah told Abraham what Ishmael had done. “Get rid of that slave woman and her son! Never will he share my son’s inheritance.”

Abraham felt as though a dark cloud were hanging over his head. . . . But in the midst of his turmoil, he could hear the Lord: “Do not worry, Abraham. [Sarah] is right in saying covenant will be kept through Isaac. Do not be afraid for Ishmael.”

Early the next morning, Abraham took some food and a flask of water and gave them to Hagar as he sent the two of them away. . . . They wandered in the desert until they ran out of water. . . .

(See THE BIBLE CLICKS, Book One, Chapter 15, for the full story.)
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Today’s Takeaways
     A proverb to guide you: “God’s lovingkindness is not limited to a covenant relationship—it is enhanced by it.” —Sharon
     A promise to cling to: “Are they not all ministering spirits, sent out to provide service for the sake of those who will inherit salvation?” Hebrews 1:14 NASB
     A praise to fill you: All Through the Night  Peter, Paul, and Mary     [Can skip ad after first 5 seconds]

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Genesis 18:16-19:38, TBC Book One, Chapter 14
Abraham grew quiet when he realized his three guests were no ordinary strangers. As they rose to leave, the leader turned to his two companions and said, “Shall I hide from Abraham what I am about to do? No, I will not, for I have chosen him to keep the way of the Lord. You go on ahead of me.” The Lord turned to Abraham and said, “The outcry against Sodom and Gomorrah is so great and their sin so grievous that I am about to see it for myself.”

Abraham knew what that meant. Those cities were known for their wickedness. . . . Abraham glanced at the two who had left for Sodom. He knew this was his only chance. “Lord, I have a question for you. . . .”

(See THE BIBLE CLICKS, Book One, Chapter 14, for the full story.)
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Today’s Takeaways
     A proverb to guide you: “When you cut a deal with God . . . you always get more than you bargained for.”
​—Sharon
     A promise to cling to: “The Lord looks down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if even one is wise, if even one seeks God.” Psalm 14:2 NABRE
     A praise to fill you: If I Stand  Rich Mullins     [Can skip ad after first 5 seconds]

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Genesis 17:1-27; 18:1-15, TBC Book One, Chapter 13
Thirteen years after Ishmael was born, the Lord once again appeared to Abram. “I am God Almighty. Walk before me and be faultless. I will confirm [with you] my covenant. . . .”

Abram fell facedown as the Lord continued to speak to him.

“This is my everlasting covenant. Your name will now be Abraham, for I have made you a father of many nations. Your descendants will be kings, and I will give you the land of Canaan. . . . Now you must keep my covenant. . . . As for your wife, Sarai, from now call her Sarah” (meaning “princess”). “I will bless her, and surely I will give you a son by her. She will become the mother of nations. . . .”

Once again, Abraham fell down in worship. But he laughed within. Will a son be born to a man who is 100 years old? Will Sarah bare a child at age 90? And what about Ishmael? . . .

(See THE BIBLE CLICKS, Book One, Chapter 13, for the full story.)​
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Today’s Takeaways
     A proverb to guide you: “A covenant relationship is a building block—not a barrier—to a greater household of faith.” —Sharon
     A promise to cling to: “Therefore, [God’s] promise comes by faith, so that it may be by grace and may be guaranteed to all Abraham’s offspring—not only to those who are of the law but also to those who have the faith of Abraham. He is the father of us all.” Romans 4:16 NIV
     A praise to fill you: Verge of a Miracle  Rich Mullins     [Can skip ad after first 5 seconds]

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Genesis 16:1-16, TBC Book One, Chapter 12
Ten years passed since the Lord made his promise to Abram, and Sarai was beginning to lose hope. . . . Abram was now 85; Sarai was in her 70s. What woman her age had ever gotten pregnant? Sarai knew the promise God made to her husband. But what about her inability to conceive? Deep in thought, she stared at the servant with her infant. Perhaps there is another way. . . .

She said to Abraham, “Since the Lord has kept me from having children, why don’t we build our family through my maidservant? . . .”

So Hagar became pregnant [with Ishmael], and she began to lord it over Sarai. . . . [Then} Sarai made her life so miserable that Hagar slipped out and ran away. . . . But all this while, the Lord had been watching. . . . 

(See THE BIBLE CLICKS, Book One, Chapter 12, for the full story.)
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Today’s Takeaways
     A proverb to guide you: “When ‘no one understands,’ Someone understands—and cares.” —Sharon  
     A promise to cling to: “Lord, You have searched me and known me.  You know when I sit down and when I get up; You understand my thought from far away.  You scrutinize my path and my lying down, and are acquainted with all my ways”  Psalm 139:1-3 NASB
     A praise to fill you: Who Am I?  Casting Crowns     [Can skip ad after first 5 seconds]

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Genesis 15:1-21, TBC Book One, Chapter 11
Some time after Melchizedek had met with Abram, the Lord spoke to Abram in a vision. “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward.” Abram sighed. “O Sovereign Lord, what can you give me since I am childless? . . . You have given me no children, so all I own will one day go to my servant, Eliezer.”

“No. . . . You will have a son, and he will be your heir. . . . 

Taking Abram outside, the Lord said, “Look up in the sky and count the stars—if you can. That’s how numerous I’ll make your offspring. . . .”

As Abram gazed at the stars, the Lord reminded him of the plan God had for his life. . . . The task before him seemed impossible. . . . As the sun began to set, Abram fell into a deep sleep. A thick and dreadful darkness now swept over him. Then the Lord spoke. . . .

(See THE BIBLE CLICKS, Book One, Chapter 11, for the full story.)
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Today’s Takeaways
     A proverb to guide you: “If there were no room for doubt and discouragement, there would be no door for destiny . . . opened by faith.” —Sharon
     A promise to cling to: “For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’ ” (Jeremiah 29:11 NIV)
     A praise to fill you: He Who Began a Good Work in You  Steve Green     [Can skip ad after first 5 seconds]

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Genesis 13:1-14:24, TBC Book One, Chapter 10
Abram breathed a sigh of relief as he left Pharaoh’s court. He could now return to the Negev in Canaan with his wife. . . . While he was in Egypt, he had become very wealthy in livestock and in silver and gold. . . . During their time in Egypt, his nephew Lot also had acquired great herds and flocks and tents. Now the land where they sojourned could no longer support them both, and quarreling arose between their herdsmen. . . . So Lot pitched his tents near Sodom, [while] Abram lived in Canaan.

At this time a conflict arose between some of the tribes living near Sodom and Gomorrah. . . . Then the four conquering kings captured the people and took them as their slaves, including Abram’s nephew, Lot. . . .

(See THE BIBLE CLICKS, Book One, Chapter 10, for the full story.)
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Today’s Takeaways
     A proverb to guide you: “There’s a bit of Pinocchio in all of us, captivated by the possibilities.” —Sharon
     A promise to cling to: “And so when the devil had finished every temptation, he left Him until an opportune time.” Luke 4:13 NASB
     A praise to fill you: Be Thou My Vision  Michael Card     [Can skip ad after first 5 seconds]

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Genesis 11:27-12:20, TBC Book One, Chapter 9
God continued to take a special interest in the descendants of Shem. One man, Terah, stood out as someone who knew what it meant to have friendship with God. Yet he was also influenced by the pagan gods that his family worshiped. . . .

During those years, the Lord began to speak to Terah’s son, Abram. “Leave this country, leave your people, even your father’s household. Go to the land that I will show you, and I will make you into a great nation and bless you. I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you. And all peoples on earth will be blessed through you.”

Me, the head of a great nation? Abram thought. This was hard to imagine. His wife, Sarai, appeared unable to get pregnant. . . .

(See THE BIBLE CLICKS, Book One, Chapter 9, for the full story.)
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Today’s Takeaways
     A proverb to guide you: “The People Whisperer finds receptive friends.” —Sharon   
     A promise to cling to: “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.” John 10:27 KJV
     A praise to fill you: Sometimes by Step  Rich Mullins     [Can skip ad after first 5 seconds]

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Job 2:1-42:17, TBC Book One, Chapter 8
Another day, the angels came again to present themselves before the Lord, and once again, Satan came with them. . . . The Lord said to him, “Have you watched my servant Job? There is no one on earth like him. . . . Here is a man who fears God and turns from evil. And he still maintains his integrity, even though you incited me against him.”

“Skin for skin!” Satan replied. “A man will give all he has for his own life. But if you were to strike his flesh and bones, . . .

(See THE BIBLE CLICKS, Book One, Chapter 8, for the full story.)
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Today’s Takeaways
     A proverb to guide you: “Lead us not into temptation . . . but deliver us from frenemies.” —Sharon
     A promise to cling to: “For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears turned to their prayer, but the face of the Lord is against evildoers.” 1 Peter 3:12 NABRE
     A praise to fill you: Walk with You  Della Reese     [Can skip ad after first 5 seconds]

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Job 1:1-22, TBC Book One, Chapter 7
A story is told of a remarkable man named Job who lived in an ancient land called Uz. Many things were unusual about Job, but most noteworthy of all was his reputation for choosing to do what was right—for respecting God and hating evil. 

God had blessed him with seven sons , three daughters, and tremendous wealth. . . . No one doubted he was one of the greatest men who lived in the East. . . .

One day, unbeknown to Job, the angels came to present themselves before the Lord, and Job’s whole life was about to change. The rebellious angel, Satan, had come with them. . . . 

(See THE BIBLE CLICKS, Book One, Chapter 7, for the full story.)
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Today’s Takeaways
     A proverb to guide you: God shines his spotlight on a scene for all ages:
               “Why? What good is life?”
               “Answer.
               “That you are here—that life exists and identity,
               “That the powerful play goes on, and you may contribute a verse.”
                                             —Walt Whitman, O Me! O Life
     A promise to cling to: “For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.” Psalm 139:13,16 NIV
     A praise to fill you: Blessed Be Your Name  Matt Redman     [Can skip ad after first 5 seconds]

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Genesis 8:20-22; 9:1-17; 10:1-32; 11:1-9, TBC Book One, Chapter 6
When Noah and his family stepped out of the ark, they were awestruck by the stillness. . . . Were they really the only people God had chosen to spare? . . . Noah had warned them, just as God had prompted him, but they had refused to listen. The family piled stones to build an altar, and the aroma of the sacrifices pleased God. . . . 
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From Noah’s three sons, God began to repopulate the earth. . . . In time the people gathered and said, “Let’s work together to build a city, with a tower reaching to the heavens. Then we will become famous and keep from being scattered.” So instead of spreading outward, as God had commanded, they began building upward. . . .

(See THE BIBLE CLICKS, Book One, Chapter 6, for the full story.)
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Today’s Takeaways
     A proverb to guide you: “Anything is possible if we all work together. And therein lies the rub.” —Sharon
     A promise to cling to: “Then [the devil] took him up and showed him all the kingdoms of the world in a single instant. The devil said to him, ‘I shall give to you all this power and their glory; for it has been handed over to me, and I may give it to whomever I wish. All this will be yours, if you worship me.’ Jesus said to him in reply, ‘It is written: “You shall worship the Lord, your God, and him alone shall you serve.” ’ ” Luke 4:5-8 NABRE
     A praise to fill you: Know You in the Now  Michael Card     [Can skip ad after first 5 seconds]

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Genesis 5:1-32; 6:1-8:19; Hebrews 11:5,6, TBC Book One, Chapter 5
Adam and Eve had no idea God would bless them with many other children. . . . Generation after generation was born. . . . One man, Methusaleh, is said to have lived 969 years. Methusaleh’s father, Enoch, was special not only to the people around him, but also to the Lord. . . . Enoch eagerly spent time with God, and that pleased the Lord very much. In fact, God was so pleased that when Enoch was 365 years old, the Lord took him from the earth—Enoch never died.

But in those days, few people were devoted to God like Enoch. . . . Their behavior had grown so terrible and so widespread that the Lord became grieved he had made man, and his heart was filled with pain. . . . But there was one man who was different. Noah was a righteous man, and like Enoch, he walked with God. So the Lord decided he would reveal his plans to Noah. . . . 

(See The Bible Clicks, Book One, Chapter 5, for the full story.)
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Today’s Takeaways
     A proverb to guide you: “When corruption becomes commonplace, so do contempt and violence.” —Sharon  
     A promise to cling to: “And if [God] did not spare the ancient world, even though he preserved Noah, a herald of righteousness, together with seven others, when he brought a flood upon the godless world; . . . then the Lord knows how to rescue the devout from trial and to keep the unrighteous under punishment for the day of judgment” 2 Peter 2:5,9 NABRE
     A praise to fill you: Heal Our Land   Michael Card     [Can skip ad after first 5 seconds]

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Genesis 4:1-26, TBC Book One, Chapter 4
Adam and Eve taught their sons to worship the Lord. Regularly they brought offerings to him. The boys learned from an early age that all they received, including the creation of nature, was a gift from God. Abel tended flocks as a shepherd while Cain worked the soil and grew crops. But one day something tragic happened. 

It was after the boys, who were now young men, had brought their offerings to the Lord. . . . The Lord was pleased with Abel and the offering from his flock [but] was not pleased with Cain and his offering. When Cain saw that God accepted Abel’s offering but rejected his, he became angry. . . . The Lord noticed this and said to Cain, “Why are you angry and disappointed? If you do the right thing, won’t you and your offering will be accepted? But if you do not, watch out. . . .”

(See THE BIBLE CLICKS, Book One, Chapter 4, for the rest of the story.)
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Today’s Takeaways
     A proverb to guide you: “Bitterness is jealousy’s alarm clock, rousing the evil within.” —Sharon
     A promise to cling to: “But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your heart, do not be arrogant and so lie against the truth. This wisdom is not that which comes down from above, but is earthly, natural, demonic. For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there is disorder and every evil thing.” James 3:14-16 NASB
     A praise to fill you: Create in Me a Clean Heart  Eric and Tanja Lagerström     [Can skip ad after first 5 seconds]

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Genesis 3:1-24, TBC Book One, Chapter 3
Of the animals the Lord God had made, the serpent was certainly the slyest of them all. Perhaps that is why an evil spirit named Satan hid himself inside the serpent’s body. Satan was the most beautiful angel God had created. He was also the most powerful, appointed as arch angel to rule above the others. But something had changed all that. Satan had rebelled against the Lord. And now, this fallen angel stared with keen interest, watching the new creature God had made.

Eve stood in the middle of the garden, staring at the trees. . . . In the middle of the garden God placed “the tree of life” and “the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.” As Eve stared, the serpent edged near. . . .

(See THE BIBLE CLICKS, Book One, Chapter 3, for the rest of the story.)
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Today’s Takeaways
     A proverb to guide you: “Sin isn’t something we fall into—it’s something we reach for.” —Sharon
     A promise to cling to: “So for one who knows the right thing to do and does not do it, for him it is sin.” James 4:17 NASB
     A praise to fill you: God’s Not Done with You  Tauren Wells     [Can skip ad after first 5 seconds]

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Genesis 2:4-25; 1:28; 3:20, TBC Book One, Chapter 2
Of all God’s creation, one creature stood out above all. Man held a special place in God’s heart. . . . Day after day the Lord God would enter the garden to meet with Adam. The two of them would walk together in the cool of the day. How Adam loved those walks! . . . At God’s command, the animals eagerly approached them. As Adam began to give them names, he noticed something unusual. For every kind of animal God had made, there was more than one. He had never realized until now that every  creature had a partner—except him. . . . 

(See THE BIBLE CLICKS, Book One, Chapter 2, for the rest of the story.)
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Today’s Takeaways
     A proverb to guide you: “Creation sustains us, but companionship nurtures our soul . . . we are not alone.”—Sharon
     A promise to cling to: “The Lord God said: It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suited to him.” Genesis 2:18 NABRE
     A praise to fill you: All Good Gifts  Godspell (film)     [Can skip ad after first 5 seconds]

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Genesis 1:1-2:3, TBC Book One, Chapter 1
It is hard to imagine how our world came into being, because no one was there to watch it—except God. People today have a lot of ideas to explain how the world cam to be. They also have a lot of questions. But the first people on earth brought their questions to God, and God explained it this way. . . .

In the beginning, the earth looked nothing like it does now. It was dark and empty. But my Spirit was upon it. So when I said, “Let there be light, there was light.” Yet I did not remove the darkness. The light I called “day,” the darkness “night.”
        At that time, all you would have seen was water. I decided to draw up some of the water to hold it above the earth. So I made a special area for that water, the sky. That was my second step in creating the world. And I liked what I saw. . . .

(See THE BIBLE CLICKS, Book One, Chapter 1, for the rest of the story.)
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Today’s Takeaways
     A proverb to guide you: “ ‘And God said . . .’ The point was not how, but Who.” —Sharon
     A promise to cling to: “By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible.” Hebrews 11:3 NIV
     A praise to fill you: This is My Father’s World  Michael Card  [Can skip ad after first 5 seconds]

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Revelation 19–22, TBC Book Two, Chapter 186
John heard the joyful roar of a heavenly multitude, as a chorus of voices called out, “Salvation, glory, and power belong to our God! Hallelujah, for our God reigns!” 

An angel commanded John, “Write this down: ‘Blessed are those invited to the wedding supper of the Lamb!’ ” Then he added, “These are truly God’s words.”

Upon hearing this, John dropped to his knees in worship, but the angel rebuked him, saying, ‘No—do not do that! I am merely a fellow servant, along with you and all those who uphold the testimony of Jesus. Worship God! The testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophesy.”

Then John saw heaven open and a white horse racing forth. Riding on the steed was he who is called Faithful and True. He was adorned with many crowns and his eyes blazed like fire. Behind him charged the armies of heaven, and with justice he led them to war.

An angel beckoned the birds for their coming feast. As the world’s forces gathered to make war against the armies of heaven, the beast and false prophet were captured. They who had deluded the world, persuading them to receive the mark of the beast and to worship his image, were thrown alive into the fiery lake of burning sulfur. The rest were killed by the sword of him who led the armies of heaven. And all the birds gorged themselves on the flesh of mankind.

John saw another angel appear, with the key to the Abyss. He seized the dragon, bound him, and threw him into the Abyss for 1,000 years, when he will be set free for a short time.

Then John saw thrones, and seated on the thrones were those granted the authority to judge—the souls who had been beheaded because of their testimony for Jesus and because of God’s word. They had neither worshipped the beast nor received his mark. They came to life and reigned with Christ 1,000 years: This is the first resurrection. . . .

(See THE BIBLE CLICKS, Book Two, Chapter 186, for the rest of the story.)​
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Today’s Takeaways
     A proverb to guide you: And the books were opened, by which the dead were judged. Then God will wipe away every tear . . . and dwell with his people!
     A promise to cling to: “Then I saw a great white throne and him who was seated on it. . . . And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. Another book was opened, which is the book of life. The dead were judged according to what they had done as recorded in the books.” Revelation 20:11-12 NIV
     A praise to fill you: Salvation Belongs to Our God  Petra     [Can skip ad after first 5 seconds]

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