Gems of Knowledge
Fresh word, firm Scripture—one gem at a time.
Category: One Year Bible Study
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Psalm 130 reveals a God who forgives so that we might learn to fear Him. Amos and Revelation echo the same cry—He warns, He waits, He pleads, “Come back to Me and live.” This devotional explores God’s mercy, His patience, and His longing for us to return before destruction overtakes us. Our only hope is…
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Revelation 2:4 exposes a subtle but dangerous drift—when believers continue serving, enduring, and doing all the right things, yet slowly lose the love that started it all. Like the sleeping virgins whose lamps burned low, it’s possible to wear the garments of faith while losing intimacy with Jesus. This devotional invites you to return to…
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Joel 1 describes a devastating invasion where locusts strip the trees bare, leaving the branches white and exposed. This prophetic image reveals what happens when spiritual armor is removed and the enemy swarms in. Yet even in judgment, God calls His people to awaken, return, and be restored. Discover the powerful message behind Joel 1:5–7,12…
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Jude 1:6 reminds us that even angels faced judgment when they stepped outside the authority God gave them. This short but fiery devotional calls us back to alignment, reverence, and the safety of living under God’s covering. Stay where you belong—near Him, within His truth, and in the place He has assigned you.
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When God tears, it’s only to heal. Hosea 6 reminds us that the Lord removes what harms us so He can restore what’s been broken. His desire isn’t sacrifice—it’s relationship. As surely as the dawn, He responds when we press on to know Him. Come, return to the One who heals, restores, and makes us…
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Peer pressure in the pulpit is real. Hosea 4:7 warns us: more priests, more sin. Who we encourage shapes our legacy—choose truth over popularity.
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Have we traded God’s love for counterfeit affections? Hosea 2:2 confronts our spiritual adultery and calls us to remove the false identity we’ve worn for too long. This powerful devotional challenges us to turn from unfaithful pursuits and return to our faithful Husband.
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Just as a servant watches her master for the slightest command, we are called to fix our eyes on the Lord—not out of fear, but because we’ve come to know and trust His love. True intimacy with God transforms us. His love doesn’t control us—it changes us.
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What does our spiritual fruit really say about us? 1 John 3 reveals that our actions expose who we truly follow. If we could see the spiritual reality of where each path leads — heaven or hell — would we choose differently?
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For centuries, scholars have debated who Daniel encountered in chapter 10. Could it have been both Jesus and an angelic messenger? This study explores the possibility of two heavenly beings—revealing the compassion, order, and partnership of God as He ensures His Word reaches us in power and love.
Gems of Knowledge 