In this compelling episode of the Sermon Notes podcast, host Jay Strother and guest Brian Ball delve into the historical and socio-cultural factors that catalyzed the rapid spread of the Gospel, underscoring divine orchestration in early Christian history.
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Simon of Cyrene is compelled to carry Jesus' cross to Golgotha, where Jesus is crucified between two criminals, offered wine mixed with gall, and mocked by passersby and religious leaders. Despite the taunts, Jesus cries out to God and ultimately surrenders His spirit, leading to miraculous signs including an earthquake and the tearing of the temple curtain.
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Today’s Reading: Read Psalm 22; Matthew 27:32-66; Mark 15:21-47; Luke 23:26-56; John 19:17-42 Start off your reading time today by reading Genesis 3. Remember the...
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In the early morning, Jesus is handed over to Pilate by the Jewish leaders, leading to a series of political and moral trials where Pilate finds no fault in Him, but under pressure from the crowd, opts to release Barabbas and condemn Jesus to crucifixion. Meanwhile, Judas, overwhelmed by remorse for betraying Jesus, returns the silver and takes his own life, and the money is used to buy a potter's field, fulfilling prophecy.
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Today’s Reading: Read Matthew 27:1-31; Mark 15:1-20; Luke 23:1-25; John 18:28-19:16 Have you ever been blamed for something that you did not do? Parents, if...
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In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus feels immense sorrow and prays for the cup of suffering to pass, yet submits to God's will, while His disciples struggle to stay awake despite His request for vigilance. As Jesus is betrayed by Judas and arrested, He faces initial trials where He confirms His identity as the Messiah, leading to Peter's denial of Him, fulfilling Jesus' prediction of Peter's denial before the rooster crows.
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Today’s Reading: Read Matthew 26:36-75; Mark 14:32-72; Luke 22:39-71; John 19:1-27 Prayer is an important part of our relationship with God. What does your prayer...
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GOSPEL CONVERSATION OPPORTUNITY Jesus’ Prayer for Us Read John 17:20-23. Jesus prayed specifically for believers. He prayed that those who believe in Him would be...
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Jesus reassures His disciples, promising the Holy Spirit as a helper and affirming Himself as the way to the Father, emphasizing the importance of faith and obedience. He comforts them about His departure with the promise of peace, urging them to remain steadfast and connected to Him and the Father.
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Today’s Reading: Read John 14-17 As a family, discuss ways that you might prepare for something you know is coming. If you’re going on vacation,...
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Jesus foretells His betrayal and crucifixion as the plot to arrest and kill Him unfolds, with Judas Iscariot conspiring with the chief priests and receiving thirty pieces of silver to betray Jesus. During the Passover meal, Jesus initiates the Lord's Supper, symbolically offering bread and wine as His body and blood, establishing a new covenant for the forgiveness of sins. He predicts Peter’s denial, expressing the imminent scattering and testing of His disciples, yet assures them of His resurrection and future reunion.
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Today’s Reading: Read Matthew 26:1-5, 14-35; Mark 14:1-2,10-31; Luke 22:1-38; John 13 What is a tradition in your family that is important to you? In...
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