Welcome back home! In Luke 15, there is a story of the father and his son. The son who left the family returned. See how his father receives him back. 18 I will get up and go to my father and say to him, “Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. 19 I …
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When you have asked Jesus Christ into your life, it is important to begin to learn about the wonderful life God has planned for you. Jesus promises to take our ordinary, self-centered lives, and make them exceptional and rewarding. It only makes sense that the One who created us knows what is best for our …
Are you certain you would go to Heaven if you died today? God’s Word tells us we can know for sure. The material in this section will help you determine the certainty of your eternal future with Christ. Even if you have already invited Christ into your life, it is vital to have the assurance …
When you run a race, such as a marathon, it is your race to win or lose … without any help or encouragement. Living for Christ is different. When Jesus left the earth after His resurrection, He told his disciples to wait for the “promise” He would send them from his Father. “And now I …
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It is by faith that God’s power to live for Christ and walk in the Holy Spirit is available to you! Use NOTES in this app or keep a separate journal to answer questions found in this lesson and study notes for your reference. Many people think that living for Christ means helping the poor, …
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If you received a special letter or email from Jesus … telling you how much He loves you … and giving you the guidance and direction you need for your daily issues … would you read it? Would you keep it, cherish it, memorize it, and continually think about it? That’s exactly what the Bible …
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Suppose you were having lunch with a friend one day, and your cell phone rang. You answer, and an unfamiliar, powerful voice calls out your name. You ask, “Who is this?” You are totally shocked when the answer comes back, “I’m your Heavenly Father. I’m calling to talk with you because you’re my child … and …
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The apostle Peter told the early believers to think of themselves as part of a building … with Jesus being the “chief cornerstone.” “And now God is building you, as living stones into His spiritual temple … You are a chosen people. You are a kingdom of priests, God’s holy nation, His very own possession” …
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In John 15, Jesus tells us that an abiding life is essential if we are to produce fruit for Him. Jesus also tells us that the only way to abide in Him is to be obedient to His commands. “If you keep my commandments, you will abide in My love; just as I have kept …
Anger is a universal problem. I have observed it in the primitive cannibals in Irian Jaya, uncivilized Indians in the remote jungles of Brazil, illiterate people in tiny villages deep in the forest of Zaire, my playmates when I was a child, in my parents, church members, pastors, highly educated people, the very rich, people …