Day 23 Bible Readings - Exodus 20:16 (NLT)

Exodus 19-21, Psalm 23

Exodus 20:16 (NLT)

“You must not testify falsely against your neighbor.”

Exodus 20:16, the ninth commandment, instructs believers not to bear false witness against another. Giving false testimony—especially in legal or communal settings—can lead to unjust outcomes, wrongful punishment, or even death. Truthfulness is essential for justice and social order. Lying damages reputations, destroys relationships, and ultimately becomes a sin not only against one’s neighbor but against the Lord.

Many biblical scholars note that this commandment extends beyond outright lies. It also includes slander, talebearing—repeating a report without careful investigation—and creating false impressions through silence. Questioning someone’s motives without evidence and using flattery for manipulation also violate the spirit of this commandment.

This verse stood out to me because it feels as though we live in a culture that continually breaks this commandment. People spread lies on social media without verifying the truth. News reporting often presents only one side of a story rather than offering a balanced account. In legal cases, later discoveries sometimes reveal that someone was wrongfully convicted because the truth was withheld. I have also witnessed this commandment violated in everyday life—through coworkers undermining one another, people remaining silent to allow false impressions to stand, or using flattery to gain favor while harboring ill intent.

At the same time, I have observed that when people break the ninth commandment, the truth eventually comes to light. When it does, lies damage relationships and deeply hurt those involved. This verse reminds me that as a follower of Christ, I am accountable to Father-God for my words. Truthfulness is foundational to trust and integrity—both in my relationship with the Lord and with others. My words must reflect both truth and love so that I do not cause harm.

If this verse resonates with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who gives us His laws so that we can live in truth and harmony with one another—this may be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in prayer, expressing your trust, your desire to walk with Him, and your willingness to welcome His presence into your life. God is faithful and ready to meet you exactly where you are.

Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is my Lord and Savior. Right now, I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made new in Jesus’ name. Amen. 

If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit–filled, full-Gospel, Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.

Day 22 Bible Readings - Exodus 17:11-13 (NLT)

Exodus 16-18, Psalm 22

Exodus 17:11-13 (NLT)

“As long as Moses held up the staff in his hand, the Israelites had the advantage. But whenever he dropped his hand, the Amalekites gained the advantage. Moses’ arms soon became so tired he could no longer hold them up. So Aaron and Hur found a stone for him to sit on. Then they stood on each side of Moses, holding up his hands. So his hands held steady until sunset. As a result, Joshua overwhelmed the army of Amalek in battle.”

Exodus 17:11–13 reminds believers of the power of prayer, intercession, and dependence on the Lord for victory. When the Amalekites attacked Israel, Moses instructed Joshua to take men and fight them. While Joshua led the battle, Moses interceded before the Lord on the hill. As long as Moses held up his hands, the Israelites prevailed; when he lowered them, the Amalekites gained ground. Because Moses grew weary, Aaron and Hur supported his hands so they remained raised until Joshua defeated the Amalekites.

These verses remind me that prayer and dependence on the Lord are essential in every battle. I will never win simply through my own strength or determination; I must rely on Father-God for help and guidance. This passage also shows how important it is to have others pray and intercede for us when we grow weary and need support to persevere. At the same time, these verses emphasize the importance of action. Moses’ intercession did not remove the need for Joshua to fight—it strengthened it. In the same way, I must rely on Father-God while continuing to take faithful action in the situations I face. This story reassures me that the Lord is faithful to care for His people when we rely on Him and call on Him in prayer.

If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One you can rely on to help you fight your battles—this may be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in prayer, expressing your trust, your desire to walk with Him, and your willingness to welcome His presence into your life. God is faithful and ready to meet you exactly where you are.

Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is my Lord and Savior. Right now, I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made new in Jesus’ name. Amen. 

If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit–filled, full-Gospel, Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.

Day 21 Bible Readings - Exodus 13:11-13 (NLT)

Exodus 13-15, Psalm 21

Exodus 13:11-13 (NLT)

“This is what you must do when the Lord fulfills the promise he swore to you and to your ancestors. When he gives you the land where the Canaanites now live, you must present all firstborn sons and firstborn male animals to the Lord, for they belong to him. A firstborn donkey may be bought back from the Lord by presenting a lamb or young goat in its place. But if you do not buy it back, you must break its neck. However, you must buy back every firstborn son.”

In Exodus 13:11–13, Moses explains to the people how and why they are to dedicate their firstborn to the Lord. He tells them that their firstborn belong to Father-God as a reminder of how the Lord delivered them from slavery in Egypt. Moses also explains what substitutions are permitted when the firstborn is not suitable for sacrifice. For example, a lamb or young goat could be substituted for a firstborn donkey, and a firstborn son was to be redeemed with a payment.

What struck me in these verses is how early in the Old Testament the Lord begins to reveal His redemptive plan. The lamb used as a substitute points forward to Jesus Christ as the Lamb of God. Christ would become the ultimate substitute sacrifice, offered for the redemption of humanity. The redemption of the firstborn sons also directly recalls the tenth plague, when the Israelites smeared the blood of a lamb on their doorposts and were spared from the death of their firstborn. In the same way, Christ’s sacrifice spares believers from spiritual death and eternal separation from God.

I love how these verses remind me that the Lord has always had a plan for His people. As believers, we are called to trust Father-God even when His purposes feel distant or difficult to understand. Scripture consistently shows us how faithful the Lord is and how He fulfills His promises in ways that unfold over time. Father-God cares deeply for His people and has a plan that extends beyond this life and into eternity.

If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who has a plan to care for His people throughout eternity—this may be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in prayer, expressing your trust, your desire to walk with Him, and your willingness to welcome His presence into your life. God is faithful and ready to meet you exactly where you are.

Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is my Lord and Savior. Right now, I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made new in Jesus’ name. Amen. 

If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit–filled, full-Gospel, Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.

Day 20 Bible Readings - Exodus 12:40-41 (NLT)

Exodus 10-12, Psalm 20

Exodus 12:40-41 (NLT)

“The people of Israel had lived in Egypt for 430 years. In fact, it was on the last day of the 430th year that all the Lord’s forces left the land.”

In Exodus 12:40–41, we see the fulfillment of the Lord’s promise to Abraham. Abraham’s descendants lived in Egypt for 430 years—first as honored guests and later as enslaved people. They left Egypt on the very anniversary of their arrival, demonstrating to believers the sovereignty of the Lord and the precision of His timing.

I love these verses because they remind me that the Lord always fulfills His promises in His own time and in His own way. Some have even described the Israelites’ departure on the exact anniversary of their arrival as supernatural because of its precision. From a human perspective, such timing would be impossible to plan. Yet these verses show believers that Father-God is sovereign over history itself, and that we can trust His timing even when it feels delayed to us.

I have only one experience so far in my life where the Lord’s timing felt almost supernatural, but it continues to fill me with awe. When I was preparing to move to another state, the Holy Spirit impressed on me that I would find a job within six months of relocating. Almost exactly six months after my move, I received an offer letter. I had applied for the position the week before and received the offer the following week. Through that experience, the Lord showed me that I could trust His promises and His timing, and that He is faithful to provide.

If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One you can trust to fulfill His promises—this may be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in prayer, expressing your trust, your desire to walk with Him, and your willingness to welcome His presence into your life. God is faithful and ready to meet you exactly where you are.

Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is my Lord and Savior. Right now, I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made new in Jesus’ name. Amen. 

If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit–filled, full-Gospel, Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.