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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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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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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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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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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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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