25Jun 2025 by Malu Jones No Comments
Moses — The Deliverer Chosen by God

Moses — The Deliverer Chosen by God

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Why study the life of Moses? Sometimes we feel incapable. Insecure. We carry a heavy past, stumble over our words, or feel paralyzed by fear. And yet, God calls people like that. Because He’s not looking for perfect voices—He’s looking for willing hearts. Studying the life of Moses is seeing how God can transform the most insecure into a leader, the most hunted into a deliverer, and the weakest into a faithful servant. It shows us that history isn’t written by comfort, but by obedience. Brief Biography Name: Moses (Mosheh in Hebrew) — Meaning: “drawn out of the waters” Parents: Amram and Jochebed, from the tribe of Levi Birth: Around 1520 B.C., in Egypt Death: At 120 years old, on Mount Nebo, without entering the Promised Land (Deuteronomy 34:5) Wife:…
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23Jun 2025 by Malu Jones No Comments
Romans 10:9 — The Confession That Saves

Romans 10:9 — The Confession That Saves

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Introduction: What Does It Really Mean to Believe in Jesus? Many people wonder how salvation is received. Some believe it's earned by being good, doing the right things, or growing up in a Christian environment. But the Bible is clear: Salvation is not earned — it is received by faith, through a sincere act of surrender and confession. Romans 10:9 is one of the most direct and beautiful passages that explains how we enter into eternal life. Not through religion, heritage, or emotion — but through a deep belief born in the heart and expressed with the mouth. Today we’ll break down this verse to discover just how simple, powerful, and transformative the path to salvation is — according to God, not us. The Verse (NIV) “If you declare with…
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20Jun 2025 by Malu Jones No Comments
Matthew 11:28 — Come Weary, But Come

Matthew 11:28 — Come Weary, But Come

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Introduction: When the Soul Can’t Go On There are moments when the exhaustion isn’t just physical. The weight isn’t on your shoulders — it’s in your chest. It’s soul-deep fatigue. The kind that sleep won’t fix. The kind that silence and distraction can’t numb. The kind that comes from internal battles, unspoken pain, and quiet anxiety. Jesus knows that kind of exhaustion. And He doesn’t ignore it. He doesn’t rush it. He doesn’t rebuke it. Instead, He embraces it with tenderness and authority. And He offers an invitation that still stands today for each of us: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” This isn’t a religious phrase. It’s a personal call. A real promise. An open door for anyone who’s…
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18Jun 2025 by Malu Jones No Comments
Peter — The Disciple Who Fell… and Was Lifted Up by Love

Peter — The Disciple Who Fell… and Was Lifted Up by Love

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Why study the life of Peter? There are moments when we feel strong in our faith... And others when we stumble, doubt, or even deny what we once passionately confessed. Peter represents all of us: Impetuous, sincere, contradictory, courageous… and deeply in need of grace. Studying Peter is discovering that Jesus doesn’t look for perfect followers, but for hearts willing to be transformed. It shows us that failure isn’t the end when there is repentance… and that the love of Christ restores and renews like no one else can. Brief Biography Name: Simon, whom Jesus called Peter (Petros in Greek, meaning “rock”) Father: Jonah or John (John 1:42) Place of origin: Bethsaida, a fishing village near the Sea of Galilee Original profession: Fisherman Marital status: Married (Mark 1:30 mentions his…
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16Jun 2025 by Malu Jones No Comments
Isaiah 40:31 — Renewing Strength Is Not About Running Harder, but Waiting Better

Isaiah 40:31 — Renewing Strength Is Not About Running Harder, but Waiting Better

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Introduction: When You Have Nothing Left There are days when we simply can’t go any further. The body is tired, the mind overwhelmed, and the soul… worn out. Sometimes we feel like we’ve tried everything and still see no fruit. Other times, we feel exhausted before we even begin. Isaiah 40:31 has been, for generations, a verse of hope for those who’ve reached their limit. But its message is not about pushing harder or pretending everything is fine. It’s a call to wait. To trust. To depend. To renew our strength — not in ourselves — but in God. And far from being passive, that kind of waiting is a deep and courageous act of faith. Let’s break it down word by word to rediscover what God wants to promise…
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13Jun 2025 by Malu Jones No Comments
Proverbs 3:5–6 — Don’t Rely on Yourself, God Already Knows the Way

Proverbs 3:5–6 — Don’t Rely on Yourself, God Already Knows the Way

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Introduction: When Trusting Isn’t Easy Trust becomes difficult when we don’t understand what’s happening. It becomes even harder when we feel like we’ve done everything right — and things still don’t turn out as we expected. And it’s in those exact moments — when the map fades and our strength gives out — that we need to remember this instruction from God’s heart: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart…” This verse from Proverbs is not just a guideline — it’s an invitation to surrender control. To stop relying on our calculations, our strategies, our expectations. And to live with the confidence that God knows more, sees farther, and goes before us. Today we’ll unpack this biblical gem step by step — because every word is a lamp along…
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11Jun 2025 by Malu Jones No Comments
Abraham — The Father of Faith

Abraham — The Father of Faith

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¿Por qué estudiar a Abraham? A veces sentimos que creer en Dios es sencillo… hasta que Él nos pide hacer algo que nos cuesta. ¿Qué pasa cuando Dios te pide soltar, esperar o caminar sin ver? Ahí es donde la fe se vuelve real. Y si alguien vivió ese tipo de fe, fue Abraham, el primero que oyó una promesa celestial y decidió caminar sin mapa, sin plan… pero con Dios. Estudiar a Abraham no es mirar una historia vieja, es mirarnos a nosotros mismos en el espejo de la fe. Biografía breve Nombre: Abraham (antes Abram) Significado: Abram significa “padre enaltecido”; Dios lo renombró Abraham, “padre de multitudes”. Padre: Taré, descendiente de Sem, hijo de Noé. Lugar de nacimiento: Ur de los caldeos, una ciudad rica pero profundamente idólatra.…
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09Jun 2025 by Malu Jones No Comments
Romans 8:28 — Even When I Don’t Understand, God Is Still at Work

Romans 8:28 — Even When I Don’t Understand, God Is Still at Work

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Introduction: When the Pieces Don’t Fit There are seasons in life when everything feels disconnected. Difficult circumstances, closed doors, decisions that didn’t bear fruit, broken relationships. In those moments, we often ask: Where is God in all of this? Romans 8:28 is one of the verses that has brought the most comfort to God’s people throughout history. But it’s also one that can be misinterpreted when read as a superficial or automatic encouragement. This verse does not say that everything that happens is good. It does not say that God approves of everything that happens. What it says is much deeper: God has the power and intention to transform even pain into purpose — if we are willing to trust Him and love Him. Today, we’ll break down this passage…
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06Jun 2025 by Malu Jones No Comments
Jeremiah 29:11 — When I Don’t Understand, I Can Still Trust

Jeremiah 29:11 — When I Don’t Understand, I Can Still Trust

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Introduction: How Do You Trust When Everything Feels Confusing? There are seasons in life when the future feels uncertain. Frustrated plans, unexpected news, closed doors. And in those dark days, we begin to ask: What is God doing? Does any of this make sense? Does He really have a plan for me? Jeremiah 29:11 is one of the most quoted verses when we talk about God’s purpose. And while we often hear it used as a generic or motivational promise, this verse holds a much deeper power — especially when we understand when and why it was written. God wasn’t speaking to a people who were comfortable or successful. He was speaking to a people in exile — afflicted, humiliated, and far from home. That’s why this verse isn’t a…
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04Jun 2025 by Malu Jones No Comments
Jesus — The Son of God Made Man

Jesus — The Son of God Made Man

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Why study the life of Jesus? There are people who changed history... And then there’s Jesus, who changed eternity. We’re not talking about a mere prophet, a moral teacher, or a revolutionary leader or religious symbol. Jesus is the center of the universe, the Savior of the world, the Son of God made flesh. Studying His life is not about getting to know a character— It’s about encountering the One who loved us first. It’s knowing that God Himself chose to walk our streets, speak our language, feel our pain—and He did it all out of love. It’s looking up to heaven and realizing that heaven came down. Brief Biography Name: Jesus (Yeshua in Hebrew) — Meaning: “Yahweh saves” Earthly parents: Mary (virgin mother) and Joseph (legal father) Birth: Around…
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