What is God saying about things ahead for you? Eternal Life “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” —John 3:16, NIV “For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal …
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23258 Promises About God’s Character
What does God say about himself and the guarantee of his promises? All-Knowing “How great is our Lord! … his understanding is beyond comprehension!” —Psalm 147:5, NLT “[God] founded the world by his wisdom and stretched out the heavens by his understanding.” —Jeremiah 10:12, NLT “I am God, and there is no one else like …
31058 Born Again as a New Creation
Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a Christian? Some people believe that they are Christians because they have joined a church. Others think that following certain rules or standards is what’s required. But in reality, Christianity is not about membership, or adopting a code for living, it requires total transformation. Everything must …
22010.180 Death and Resurrection
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 …
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 …