Rebuilding Faith When Opposition Rises
What to notice today
Today's readings show God's faithfulness despite opposition: the exiles rebuilding the temple face fierce resistance from enemies, yet God sustains their work and the temple is completed. In Matthew, Jesus demonstrates that faith—whether from the Canaanite woman, the demon-possessed man, or the disciples—transcends boundaries and produces miraculous results. Proverbs 30 reveals that true wisdom comes from acknowledging our limitations and dependence on God's sufficiency.
Today's Quiz
What two groups opposed the Jews' rebuilding of the temple in Ezra 4?
What did Jesus say about the Canaanite woman's faith in Matthew 15?
In Matthew 16, what did Jesus say Peter would receive?
When have you faced opposition or obstacles in doing what you believed God called you to do, and how did your faith either grow or falter during that time?
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