1 Samuel 23:18-20

The Essential 100® Bible Challenge is a simple tool to read through the Big Story of God's Word. The reading plan is based on 50 Old Testament and 50 New Testament passages. Continue with the seventh part "The Rise of Israel." ®Produced by American Bible Society in partnership with Scripture Union, Inc.

Moms know all too well that God doesn’t promise an easy road for us or our kids. As much as we’d love to protect them from heartaches, it just isn’t possible. But we can pray for our children and let them know that no matter what, God is there, and He’s on their side.

The world is facing a global refugee crisis. No country is left untouched. Heated public debate makes it difficult to know how to respond to this challenge. Some voices paint refugees as a threat to national security. Others feel they are a heavy economic and social burden. Still others emphasize our humanitarian mandate to assist refugees. This seven-day reading plan offers important biblical perspective on refugees and forced displacement.

God is our Divine Interceptor! When Satan attempts to use weapons to destroy God’s plan for our lives, God comes through in intercepting any weapon formed against us! Throughout the Bible God has illustrated his divine interceptive power. In the Divine Interceptions Bible Plan, readers will discover documented instances when God Intercepts for his children. Take courage and know without a doubt that God’s interceptions in your life are divine.