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Free, mobile-friendly daily Bible teaching devotions written in worldwide easy English based mainly on the NIRV Bible, New International Reader's Version. These Manna devotionals are prepared daily (Mondays to Fridays) at 07:00 hours, then uploaded at approximately 08:30 hours (British Summer Time) as God's "now word" for today. We do NOT use artificial intelligence in our Manna Bible teaching books or daily devotions.

It was the last wish of Fred Morris, Manna Publications author, to his editorial team that, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, "Old Testament teachings should be viewed in the light of their New Testament fulfilment and that New Testament teachings should be viewed in the context of God's purposes and promises expressed in the Old Testament. Then each Old and New Testament reading should be applied to today's needs." This is often referred to as "teaching the now word". These daily devotionals are useful for Bible teaching topics and sermon ideas from random places in the Old and New Testaments. They will help build up a broader picture of God's word at the time it was written and applied for today.

7th October 2026

Genesis 49:16-18.

Before he died, Jacob (called Israel) spoke prophecies about his twelve sons or tribes of Israel. He paused to ask God for mercy when he pronounced his prophecy over Dan. Dan would at first act “fairly and provide justice for his people” but they would do ungodly things to their neighbours. They were the second largest of the twelve tribes of Israel but disappeared from the records after the time of king David. Today, this is a warning not to presume on God’s mercy but to live holy lives and appreciate who He is and His provision and purpose for us all, including our neighbours.

1 Timothy 6:16 (NIV).

Paul encourages Timothy to pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness… I charge you to keep this command without spot or blame until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ, which God will bring about in His own time.” He then declares that God is “King of kings and Lord of lords… To Him be honour and glory for ever. Amen.”

Prayers and praise.

Dear Lord God, we praise You for your intended provision and purpose for us all as we note the outcome of the tribe of Dan who failed to apply this to their neighbours. May we also heed the advice of Paul who encourages us at all times to give “honour and glory” to You. Keep us ever strong in “righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness… and spotless without blame, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ.” Amen.

View The Jesus Book New Testament in worldwide easy English: PDF version published by Soon Publications, England, in 1969 and 1998 and republished in 2023 by Manna Publications (UK) in memory of George Verwer (Operation Mobilisation).