Usher in Shabbat.
Jun 20, 2025 07:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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Then you will say, “Branches were broken off so that I might be grafted in.” That is true. They were broken off because of their unbelief, but you stand fast through faith. So do not become proud, but fear.
Romans 11:19-20 ESV

As stated regarding v17, former Gentiles aren’t added in the place of the pruned natural branches, but their pruning still enabled our grafting in, not through creating a graft site (that’s over-extending the analogy), but by creating an opportunity for Gentiles to hear and believe the Gospel. If Paul had not been rejected by one synagogue after another, would he ever have followed his true calling of being the Apostle to the Nations?

In my location, resting is extra important this week with the high heat & humidity. I am blessed with central air conditioning and a garden apartment (partially underground). We have a nice old oak that shades the east side from the morning sun, and a cottonwood on the far south that provides some filtering. Many are not so blessed. Check on the people in your life this weekend and give the critters extra water and shade. If you dont have air conditioning, try putting damp sheets up as curtains over open windows. There is quite a breeze today, so I expect this would work particularly well today. Prayers for everyone and everything that must endure the heat! Have a restful and peaceful shabbat, all.

This coming week, 22-28 June 2025 (26 Sivan-2 Tammuz 5785), the Bible reading plan covers Korach (Korah).
https://thebarkingfox.com/2025..../06/20/weekly-bible-

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This evening, at 8:30pm CDT, be sure to join us for the premiere of our NEW Home Worship Video Resource over on our YouTube channel. We hope to see you there! https://www.youtube.com/@TriumphInTruthMedia