Yesterday brought us to the conclusion of our readings on the Sermon on the Mount. For the next eight weeks, the daily devotionals will be based on the passages in the Bible that describe to us the events leading up to and including the death and resurrection of Jesus. We will be looking at these …
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22010.296 Introduction to Highlights in Matthew
Last week we finished reading the devotionals based on the parables written in the Gospel of Luke. In those brief meditations we had the opportunity to have a first-hand look at Jesus as He taught in many different situations. In many ways, the stories he told are also our stories. Each one of us can …
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22010.353 Introduction to Highlights in Mark
Yesterday we finished reading the devotionals based on passages found in the Gospel of Matthew. In those meditations we had the opportunity to experience the life and teachings of Jesus. What did you learn about Jesus over the past few weeks that was new to you? What did you specifically learn about the love of …
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22010.135 Sermon on the Mount
Today we are making the transition to another new devotional series, this one based on Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount as recorded in the book of Matthew. The Sermon on the Mount is the longest continuous section of Jesus speaking found in the New Testament. It includes the Beatitudes and the Lord’s Prayer, and for …
22010.128 Birth of Jesus
Yesterday brought us to the conclusion of the “Highlights in the book of John” devotionals. Throughout the book of John, we are reminded of the glory of Jesus Christ. He came to reveal His Father to us and introduced us to the work of the Holy Spirit. What new insights about the life of Jesus …
22010.365 Disciple Making
Congratulations! You have completed the “Become More in Christ 365” series! You have gone through 365 days of God’s Word and his teaching! Discipleship The moment you trust in Jesus as your Savior and Lord, you begin your spiritual journey with Jesus. He is your Master, and you are trying to follow Him faithfully. He …
22810.029 Live for Eternal Significance
“Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life.” (1 Timothy 6:18-19) True faith involves both knowledge and …
38701 Overview: New Testament
The New Testament is more connected to the Old Testament than you think. New Testament authors were steeped in Old Testament imagery, prophecies, and writing styles. The New Testament is not a whole “new” story, but a continuation of the entire Bible so far. The Old Testament, also known as the Hebrew Bible, tells an …
38702 Overview: Matthew Ch. 1-13
Jesus brings God’s heavenly kingdom to earth and invites his disciples into a new way of life through his death and resurrection. The Gospel of Matthew tells the story of Jesus’ birth, life, death, and resurrection as a continuation and fulfillment of the whole Biblical story of God and Israel.
38703 Overview Matthew Ch. 14-28
Jesus is the Jewish Messiah Matthew begins with details of how Jesus descends from the line of David, making Him a king. It proceeds to share Jesus’ teachings that prove He’s an authoritative teacher like Moses. Throughout the book, we see that Jesus is Emmanuel, or God with us, and welcomes everyone into the upside down …