Gems of Knowledge
Fresh word, firm Scripture—one gem at a time.
Category: 5 Minutes with God
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Genesis 44–45 reveals how true repentance opens the door to forgiveness and restoration. When hearts truly change, God responds with mercy and love.
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Psalm 18:16–36 reveals who God is and what He does for His people. He rescues, protects, strengthens, and delights in those who trust Him.
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Jesus watches over a field where wheat and weeds grow together, reminding us to trust God’s timing and care as He protects what is still growing.
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Jesus teaches from a boat as the crowd listens from the shore, reminding us that true understanding comes from hearts fully present and ready to receive His truth.
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God calls us to love beyond differences, respect one another, and recognize the good He has placed within every person He has created.
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Jacob leads his family forward in obedience and trust, holding new life in his arms as God faithfully keeps His promises through every season of the journey.
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Genesis 34 warns of the danger of pride, jealousy, and rage disguising themselves as righteousness. This devotional calls believers to protect repentance, extend mercy, and reflect the heart of Christ rather than religious wrath.
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When fear rises, faith stands by remembering God’s promises. Jacob’s prayer reminds us to turn to God, confess our fears, and hold firmly to what He has promised.
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Jacob’s story reminds us that God’s blessings flow from covenant and promise, not from methods or formulas. Even while we are still learning, God remains faithful to His word.
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God invites us to ask, seek, and learn from Him. Jacob’s dream of the stairway to heaven reveals a God who meets us where we are and confirms His presence, promises, and purpose.