October 4 | John the Baptist Prepares the Way
Today’s Reading: Read Matthew 3; Mark 1:1-11; Luke 3; John 1:15-34 Set a timer for 30 seconds. Challenge each member of your family to make...
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October 3, 2024
October 3, 2024
Matthew 2; Luke 2:39-52
In Matthew 2, the wise men visit Jesus, bringing gifts and inadvertently alerting King Herod to His birth, prompting the holy family's escape to Egypt and fulfilling prophecies about the Messiah. Luke 2:39-52 details Jesus' childhood, highlighting his wisdom and divine awareness during a Passover visit to Jerusalem.
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October 3 | Jesus Grew Up! 
Today’s Reading: Read Matthew 2:1-15; 19-23; Luke 2:39-52 Grab some paper and crayons. Challenge each member of your family to draw their best picture of...
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October 2, 2024
October 2, 2024
Matthew 1; Luke 1:1-2:38
Matthew 1 outlines the genealogy of Jesus Christ, linking Him to David and Abraham, and describes His miraculous birth to Mary, a virgin, fulfilling ancient prophecies. Luke 1:1-2:38 details the angelic announcements of the births of John the Baptist and Jesus, their subsequent births, and the early recognitions of Jesus' messianic role through prophetic declarations and acts of worship.
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October 2 | Prophecy Fulfilled
Today’s Reading: Read Matthew 1:1-23; Luke 1:1-2:38 As we read the New Testament, we will see many of the prophecies we have been reading about...
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International Church Planting Stories
Our church has been blessed with the opportunity to support global workers who are engaged in church planting efforts around the world. These disciples are...
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Understanding Hostility from Esau and Jacob to Herod and the Messiah
In this episode of Sermon Notes, guests Jay Strother and Brian Ball delve into the historical context of hostility from biblical times, particularly between the descendants of Esau and Jacob, and how genealogy played a pivotal role in post-exilic Judaism.
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October 1, 2024
October 1, 2024
Psalm 106; John 1:4-14
Psalm 106 recounts the repeated failures and rebellions of the Israelites against God's commands, despite His enduring love and miraculous deeds throughout their history. John 1:4-14 describes Jesus as the life-giving light that overcomes darkness, revealing God’s grace and truth to the world through His incarnation.
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October 1 | God Remembered His Covenant Promise
Today’s Reading: Read Psalm 106; John 1:4-14 Let’s have some fun with a “Pictionary” game! Have each person in your family think of one thing...
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September 30, 2024
September 30, 2024
Nehemiah 11-13; Psalm 126
In Nehemiah 11-13, Jerusalem's population is bolstered by lot, drawing one in ten Israelites to dwell in the holy city, while leaders and priests oversee its spiritual and physical reconstruction; Nehemiah implements reforms to uphold the sanctity of the Sabbath and the purity of the priesthood, ensuring Jerusalem remains faithful under renewed covenant obligations. Psalm 126 reflects the Israelites' joyous return from exile, symbolizing their hope and renewal as God restores their fortunes, turning weeping into joyous celebration.
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September 30 | A Familiar Pattern
Today’s Reading: Read Nehemiah 11:1-4, 12:27-47; 13:1-22–; Psalm 126 Can you finish this pattern: Red, blue, red, blue, red, ________. Up, up, down, up, up,...
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September 29 | Week 39 Gospel Conversation Opportunity
GOSPEL CONVERSATION OPPORTUNITY Rebuilding what is Broken Read Isaiah 61:1-4. Think about what we read about Nehemiah this week. Nehemiah returned to Jerusalem to help...
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