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40 Days Through the New Testament: Knowing the Savior Who Steadies Our Uncertainty
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Have you ever felt caught in the “in-between” — waiting for an answer, longing for hope, unsure of what’s next? We all know what it’s like to wrestle with unknowns and wonder if God will come through. God’s people knew this feeling too. For 400 years, they waited in quiet expectation for the fulfillment of His promise. And then, in the perfect moment, Jesus came — proof that God always keeps His word.
The New Testament is living evidence: God does what He says He will do.
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Today’s Teaching
Governed by the Prince of Peace (Advent Peace)
Valarie Bastek
Day: 10 | Plan: Advent 2025

Key Verse: Isaiah 9:6 (ESV) "... and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace."
Major Moment: Isaiah prophesied about the coming Prince of Peace.
Growing up on the East Coast of the U.S., one of my favorite childhood memories is walking outside after the season's first snowfall. A special kind of peace and tranquility surrounded my family as our footsteps left ...
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