Daily Devotional
October 31, 2024
Jesus predicts the destruction of the Temple and details signs of the end times, emphasizing the emergence of false messiahs, widespread deception, and global turmoil. He warns of severe persecution and tribulations, but assures that the gospel will reach all nations before the end comes, and instructs his followers to remain vigilant and faithful, likening their preparedness to wise virgins and faithful servants, ultimately separating the righteous from the unrighteous at His coming.
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Today’s Reading: Read Matthew 24:35-44; 25:31-40 Think of a time you’ve said goodbye to a friend who was going on a trip or moving away....
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Daily Devotional
October 30, 2024
In these passages, Jesus confronts and confounds various groups including Pharisees, Sadducees, and Herodians with wisdom that highlights their misunderstandings and intentions. His teachings on the greatest commandments, the resurrection, paying taxes to Caesar, and the use of parables illustrate the essence of His message about God's kingdom, justice, and the need for genuine faithfulness, setting the stage for His ultimate conflict with Jerusalem's leaders.
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Today’s Reading: Read Matthew 22:15-45; Mark 12:33-44; Luke 20:19-21:4; 13:31-55 As a family, spend some time thinking about these questions: What never asks a question...
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In this episode of Sermon Notes, Brian Ball and Brandon Hays delve into the profound theological depths of the Gospel of John, exploring its unique perspective on Jesus' life and mission. Focusing on themes like the concept of eternal life, Jesus' powerful "I Am" statements, and the interplay between light and darkness, the conversation underscores John's intent to inspire belief in Jesus as the Christ.
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Daily Devotional
October 29, 2024
Jesus's authority is challenged by Jerusalem's religious leaders as He teaches in the temple. He responds with parables highlighting their spiritual failure and the kingdom's openness to those they deem unworthy, forecasting judgment against them and a new stewardship of the kingdom.
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Today’s Reading: Read Mark 11:27-12:12; Luke 20:1-18; John 12:37-50 Let’s play “Follow the Leader.” Parents, choose someone to be the leader. Remind the leader that...
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Daily Devotional
October 28, 2024
As Jesus is anointed at Bethany by a woman with expensive perfume, he praises her actions as preparation for his burial and declares that her deed will be remembered wherever the gospel is spread. Simultaneously, the plot to arrest Jesus intensifies, leading to his eventual betrayal by Judas for thirty pieces of silver.
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Today’s Reading: Read Matthew 26:6-13; Mark 14:3-9; John 11:55-12:11; Matthew 21:1-22; Mark 11:1-25; Luke 19:28-48; John 12:12-36; John 2:13-25 Parents, choose a familiar item to...
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GOSPEL CONVERSATION OPPORTUNITY Read Luke 19:1-9. Zacchaeus was a tax collector. In those days, the Jewish people did not trust tax collectors because they would...
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October 26, 2024
Jesus teaches the parable of the vineyard workers to illustrate the principles of grace and divine fairness, explaining that the last will be first and the first last, regardless of their time of entry into the kingdom. He also predicts his death a third time, emphasizing the necessity of humble service rather than seeking status, and ends with healing two blind men, demonstrating his compassion and authority.
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Today’s Reading: Read Matthew 20; Mark 10:32-52; Luke 18:31-19:27 Play a game where you give your family an opportunity to call out the opposite of...
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