In this enriching episode of the Sermon Notes podcast, host Jay Strother and guest Brian Ball delve into the critical themes of prophetic signs, everyday faithfulness, and the urgent call to live a life reflective of biblical principles. Jay and Brian unpack Paul's teachings on the "day of the Lord" and the importance of faith in action, drawing on examples from the early church and contemporary stories.
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Today’s Reading: Read Acts 12-14 Spend some time as a family today talking about how each person got their name. In my family, my oldest...
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In Acts 12-14, King Herod's persecution of the church leads to the martyrdom of James and the miraculous escape of Peter from prison, followed by Herod's grim demise, while Paul and Barnabas engage in missionary journeys that spark both conversion and controversy among Jews and Gentiles, illustrating the spread of Christianity and its challenges through miraculous healings, confrontations, and the foundational establishment of new church communities.
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Today’s Reading: Read Acts 9-11 Imagine you have a plate full of chocolate chip cookies. Also imagine you are in a room with 12 other...
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In Acts 9-11, Saul's dramatic conversion on the road to Damascus leads to his transformation into a fervent proclaimer of Jesus as the Messiah, and his subsequent baptism and evangelistic efforts highlight the spreading of the gospel. Meanwhile, Peter's vision and subsequent interaction with Cornelius extend the Christian message to the Gentiles, culminating in the baptism of Spirit-filled Gentile believers and the church's expansion to Antioch, emphasizing the inclusivity of God's salvation plan.
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GOSPEL CONVERSATION OPPORTUNITY This week we walked through the last week of Jesus’ life and learned about his crucifixion and resurrection. Both of those were...
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In Acts 5-8, the early church experiences both internal challenges, such as the deceit of Ananias and Sapphira, and external pressures, including the miraculous release of the apostles from prison and Stephen's martyrdom, which intensifies the persecution leading to the gospel's spread beyond Jerusalem. Miraculous healings, conversions, and the empowerment of believers by the Holy Spirit underscore the growth and resilience of the Christian community despite opposition.
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Today’s Reading: Read Acts 5-8 Parents, is there a time in your family when you have seen God use a bad situation for His good?...
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In Acts 1-4, Jesus ascends and the Holy Spirit descends at Pentecost, empowering the apostles to perform miracles and preach boldly, rapidly expanding the early church. Psalm 110 prophesies the Messiah as a priestly king, underlining Jesus' divine authority and eternal priesthood.
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Today’s Reading: Read Acts 1-4; Psalm 110 Parents, to start off your time today, make a promise to your kids that you’re 100% confident you...
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On a miraculous morning, Mary Magdalene and another Mary discover Jesus' empty tomb, greeted by an angel who announces Christ's resurrection. Overcome with joy and fear, they rush to tell the disciples, encountering Jesus Himself who sends them to Galilee. Jesus delivers the Great Commission, empowering them to spread the Gospel to all nations.
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Today’s Reading: Read Matthew 28; Mark 16; Luke 24; John 20-21 How’s your memory? Do you remember things that people tell you or do you...
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