What happens when a community is stirred to give? Today we see the Israelites' overwhelming generosity as they contribute materials and skills to build God’s dwelling place. In the New Testament, Jesus continues to reveal His heart for the suffering—healing a man who could not hear or speak and miraculously feeding four thousand people in the wilderness.

Today’s Scripture:

📖 Exodus 35–36 – The people are invited to give "willingly," and the response is so great that Moses eventually has to tell them to stop bringing offerings for the Tabernacle.

📖 Mark 7:31–8:13 – Jesus heals a deaf man with a speech impediment and performs another massive miracle, feeding 4,000 people with just seven loaves of bread.

📖 Psalm 25:16–22 – A cry for relief from loneliness and affliction, ending with a prayer for the redemption of all Israe ...