[A ‘Tuesday Challenge‘ originally prepared for the congregation of Horley Baptist Church during February 2026]
So we fasted and implored our God for this, and he listened to our entreaty.
Ezra 8 v23 [ESVUK]
In her reflection on Sunday, Helen wrote about the period of Lent; here we continue with that line of thought.
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[A ‘Tuesday Challenge‘ originally prepared for the congregation of Horley Baptist Church during February 2026]
your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions.
Joel 2 v28
What images do these words evoke?
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[A ‘Tuesday Challenge‘ originally prepared for the congregation of Horley Baptist Church during February 2026]
And Joshua the son of Nun sent two men secretly from Shittim as spies, saying, “Go, view the land, especially Jericho.” And they went and came into the house of a prostitute whose name was Rahab and lodged there.
Joshua 2 v1 [ESVUK]
Is it not a little curious that these two men should choose such a place for their overnight stay? Surely, it is not what we would expect from men who were undertaking a mission from God.
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[A ‘Tuesday Challenge‘ originally prepared for the congregation of Horley Baptist Church during January 2026]
For all the nations of the world seek after these things, and your Father knows that you need them.
Luke 12 v30 [ESVUK]
Are there situations when we think matters are too small or mundane to pray about? Are we hesitant about bothering God with minor problems such as the regular occurrences of everyday life? Even Jesus advised his disciples against being worried about their daily needs.
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[A ‘Tuesday Challenge‘ originally prepared for the congregation of Horley Baptist Church during January 2026]
Moses my servant is dead. Now then, you and all these people, get ready
Joshua 1 v2 [NIVUK]
Miriam had died, Aaron had died and now Moses had died. The three siblings who had led the exodus from Egypt and the journey through the wilderness had gone. What would happen now?
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[A ‘Tuesday Challenge‘ originally prepared for the congregation of Horley Baptist Church during Jaanuary 2026]
Once upon a time the ruler of a large country became obsessed with taking possession of some land belonging to his neighbour. By a devious scheme he was able to dispose of the opposition to his plan and he then acquired that additional land. This success gave him great pleasure – but someone greater was watching.
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