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30 Bible Verses Every Christian Should Know: A Devotional Study
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The truth that held you together could be the reason someone else doesn’t fall apart.
This devotional study is a gentle invitation to hide God’s Word deep in your heart — one verse at a time. With 30 carefully chosen Scriptures, space to pause and reflect, and simple and encouraging teachings, you’ll be reminded that God’s Truth really can shape your everyday moments.
Whether you’re just starting out or need a fresh reminder of what’s true, this is a beautiful way to grow closer to God — and to help someone else do the same.
Today’s Teaching
Devoted to the Public Reading of Scripture
Eric Gagnon
Day: 0 | Plan: Foundation

Start Here: 1 Timothy 4:13
Key Verse: 1 Timothy 4:13 (ESV) "Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, to teaching."
When we consider who or what we are devoted to, what comes to mind? Our spouse? Children? Close friends? Certainly, as Christians, we would say we devote ourselves to God.
But how?
1 Timothy 4:13 says, "Devote yourself to the public reading of ...
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