October 18 | Jesus is recognized as the Son of God
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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October 17, 2024
October 17, 2024
Matthew 15; Mark 7:1-8:10
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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October 17 | Jesus Challenged the Pharisees 
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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October 16, 2024
October 16, 2024
Matthew 10; 14; Mark 6:7-56; Luke 9:1-17; John 6
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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October 16 | Jesus and the Disciples 
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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Jesus as the Messiah: Exploring Matthew’s Gospel and Its Jewish Roots
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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October 15, 2024
October 15, 2024
Matthew 8:18-34; 9:18-38; Mark 4:35-5:43; Luke 8:22-56; 9:57-62
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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October 15 | Jesus Displays His Power
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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October 14, 2024
October 14, 2024
Matthew 13:1-53; Mark 4:1-34; Luke 8:1-18
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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October 14 | Jesus Taught Parables
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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October 13 | Week 41 Gospel Conversation Opportunity
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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October 12, 2024
October 12, 2024
Matthew 12:22-50; Mark 3:22-35; Luke 8:19-21; 11:14-54
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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