Jesus warns against the spiritual corruption of the Pharisees and Sadducees, likening their influence to leaven, and highlights the need for discernment among his followers. Peter acknowledges Jesus as the Messiah, prompting Jesus to foretell his death and resurrection and to call his disciples to embrace self-denial and take up their cross.
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Today’s Reading: Read Matthew 16; Mark 8:19-9:1; Luke 9:18-27 Let’s brainstorm all we know about Jesus! Set a timer for 30 seconds and challenge each...
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Jesus challenges the Pharisees' adherence to tradition over divine commandments, emphasizing that true defilement is a matter of the heart, not external rituals. Demonstrating compassion and divine authority, he heals a Canaanite woman's daughter and miraculously feeds thousands, highlighting his teachings on faith and purity.
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Today’s Reading: Read Matthew 15:1-12, 29-29; Mark 7:1-15; 8:1-9 Play the opposite game! Challenge your family to do the opposite of each instruction you call...
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Jesus comissions the twelve apostles, sending them to heal and preach, emphasizing reliance on God over material provision. They face both acceptance and persecution, highlighting the cost of discipleship and the deep divisions the gospel brings among people.
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Today’s Reading: Read Matthew 10:1-14; 14:13-36; Mark 6:7-13, 32-56; Luke 9:1-6,12-17; John 6:1-40 Make a list of 12 of your closest friends. Could you name...
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https://youtu.be/dkCcWTsJ6ss Jesus as the Messiah: Exploring Matthew’s Gospel and Its Jewish Roots In the latest episode of “Sermon Notes,” guests Brian Ball and Jay Strother...
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Jesus teaches about the costs of discipleship and performs miracles to demonstrate His authority over nature and the supernatural. He highlights the challenges of following Him, exemplifies His power over storms and demons, and performs compassionate acts of healing, emphasizing faith and obedience.
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Today’s Reading: Read Matthew 8:23-34; Matthew 9:13-38; Mark 4:35-5:43; Luke 8:22-56 It’s time to decide who the strongest person in your family is. Wondering how...
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Jesus teaches the Parable of the Sower by the sea to a large crowd, explaining the different responses people have to God's word, ranging from immediate rejection to fruitful acceptance. He uses parables to reveal the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven to those ready to hear, while also fulfilling prophecy by keeping these truths hidden from others.
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Today’s Reading: Read Matthew 13:1-53; Mark 4:1-33; Luke 8:4-18 Take a field trip outside today! Grab a spoon and a cup and dig up some...
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GOSPEL CONVERSATION OPPORTUNITY Read Matthew 5:14-16 Turn the lights off in your house and make it as dark as possible. Light a candle and talk...
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