Daily Devotional
December 7, 2024
In Acts 24-26, Paul faces legal challenges under Roman governors Felix and Festus, and King Agrippa. Accused by Jewish leaders, Paul defends his faith and mission, stressing his adherence to Jewish law and prophecy, and recounting his divine calling by Jesus. His eloquent defense highlights his hope in the resurrection, yet despite his persuasive arguments, he remains bound due to his appeal to Caesar, underlining the complexities of justice entwined with political ambitions.
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Today’s Reading: Read Acts 24-26 We are in a season where most of us are trying to be on our best behavior, aren’t we? Promises...
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December 6, 2024
In Acts 20-23, Paul travels extensively, sharing his teachings and facing various challenges, including the miraculous revival of a young man named Eutychus in Troas. The narrative progresses to detail Paul's emotional farewell to the Ephesian elders, his journey toward Jerusalem, and the escalating conflicts he faces, leading to his arrest and defense before the Roman authorities, emphasizing his Roman citizenship to secure a fair hearing.
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Today’s Reading: Read Acts 20:4-23:35 Are you traveling for the holidays? Map out where you will travel. Discuss how you will get there and who...
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Church Family, A.C. Dixon, longtime pastor of Chicago’s Moody Church, once said, “When we rely on education, we get what education can do. When we...
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December 5, 2024
In Romans 13-16, Paul emphasizes a Christian's duty to respect and submit to governing authorities because they are instituted by God, and he highlights love as the fulfillment of the law. Paul next discusses living in harmony with others, and he gives his final exhortations and greetings to the Roman church, promoting unity and warning against division.
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Today’s Reading: Read Romans 13-16 Use the white side of a role of wrapping paper to wrap a box. Ultimately, you want a gift box...
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December 4, 2024
In Romans 9-12, Paul expresses deep sorrow over Israel's rejection of Christ, emphasizing that God's relationship with individuals is based on faith, not heritage. He discusses God's sovereign choices and concludes with a call for believers to live in harmony and serve each other with their spiritual gifts.
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Today’s Reading: Read Romans 9-12 Play a game as a family today called “Good Gift/Bad Gift.” Choose one family member and begin describing a gift...
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In the latest episode of Sermon Notes, host Jay Strother is joined by guest Brian Ball to delve into the profound themes of Paul’s prison epistles, specifically exploring the letters to the Colossians, Ephesians, Philemon, and Philippians. The conversation weaves through the transformative power of the gospel on social structures, the Christian concept of kindness and responsibility, and the exaltation of Christ’s humility as an example for faithful living.
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December 3, 2024
In Romans 5-8, Paul explains that being justified by faith grants us peace with God through Jesus, ushering in a life transformed by grace. This new life promises the Holy Spirit's presence, assurance against God's wrath, and an inheritance in eternal life, triumphing over sin and death through the resurrection power of Jesus Christ.
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Today’s Reading: Read Romans 5-8 Wrap a box in fun wrapping paper to use for your reading time today. (Wrap an empty box, trust us!...
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