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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Jesus heals a demon-possessed man, eliciting amazement from the crowd and accusations from the Pharisees that he operates under demonic influence. He refutes them with a parable about division, emphasizing that true kinship extends to those who follow God’s will, and warns against the eternal consequences of blaspheming the Holy Spirit.
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Today’s Reading: Read Matthew 12:38-41; Luke 11:14-23 When you are driving down the road, how do you know the speed limit? How do you know...
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In Capernaum, a centurion's profound faith in Jesus' authority impresses Jesus, leading to the miraculous healing of the centurion's servant from a distance. Meanwhile, Jesus commends John the Baptist's role as a prophetic forerunner, critiques the unresponsive generation, and emphasizes the importance of faith and forgiveness through his teachings and interactions, including raising a widow's son and forgiving a sinful woman, demonstrating His compassion and authority.
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Today’s Reading: Read Matthew 8:5-13; 11:1-15; Luke 7 Let’s play a guessing game. Can you guess what I’m describing? It’s a fruit. It’s red. It...
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At our church, we’re passionate about sparking a disciple-making movement in Middle Tennessee and beyond. This year, we’ve had the joy of partnering with families to include their children in this mission. We firmly believe that the gospel is central to our lives, and that “Gospel First and Always” has no age limit (1 Timothy 4:12).
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Jesus delivers the Sermon on the Mount, presenting the Beatitudes which bless humble, merciful, and pure-hearted acts, and further teaches profound moral precepts emphasizing love, forgiveness, and sincerity. He instructs on prayer, charity, and the essence of discipleship through practical metaphors, urging a life built on faithfulness and obedience to God's will.
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Today’s Reading: Read Matthew 5-7 Before you read today, work together to make a list of all ten of the commandments that God gave to...
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Generations on Mission: How Families Are Impacting Communities Together At our church, we’re passionate about sparking a disciple-making movement in Middle Tennessee and beyond. This...
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Jesus performs multiple miraculous healings, emphasizing His authority to forgive sins and cleanse leprosy, eliciting awe and controversy among the witnesses. He confronts religious leaders by healing on the Sabbath and associating with sinners, challenging traditional interpretations of the law and revealing His role as the Son of Man.
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