The Power of Persistent Prayer: Prayer’s Role in Church Growth

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Daily Devotional
October 30, 2024

Matthew 22:15-23:39; Mark 12:13-44; Luke 20:20-21:4; 13:31-35

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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Exploring John’s Gospel: Transformative Belief and Eternal Life in Christ

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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October 29 | Jesus’ Authority

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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October 26, 2024

Matthew 20; Mark 10:32-52; Luke 18:31-19:27

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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October 25, 2024

Matthew 19; Mark 10:1-31; Luke 16:1-18:30

Jesus addresses issues surrounding divorce, emphasizing the sanctity of marriage and teaching that it should not be dissolved lightly, counter to the practices permitted by Moses due to human hardness of heart. He blesses children as belonging to the kingdom of heaven, challenges a rich young ruler to give up his wealth for a life of discipleship, and discusses the difficulty for the wealthy to enter the kingdom, affirming that with God, all things are possible.

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