Daily Devotional
November 20, 2024
In 2 Thessalonians, Paul commends the Thessalonians for their growing faith and perseverance through persecution, reinforcing that their trials are a testament to their worthiness of God's kingdom, anticipating justice at Jesus' return. He warns them against deception regarding the Day of the Lord, emphasizing the need for steadfastness in faith amidst lawlessness and apostasy, and encourages discipline and diligence in their community, reminding them of his example and the importance of working for their sustenance.
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Today’s Reading: Read 2 Thessalonians Let’s talk about fear. What’s something that frightens you? Allow your family to discuss things that they might be afraid...
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In this episode of Sermon Notes, host Jay Strother is joined by guest Brian Ball to delve into the multifaceted challenges and triumphs faced by the Apostle Paul as recounted in the book of Acts and the letters to the Corinthians. They explore Paul's endurance, bi-vocational ministry, and the transformative power of the gospel amidst personal and communal adversity.
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November 19, 2024
In 1 Thessalonians, Paul expresses deep gratitude for the Thessalonians' faith and endurance despite persecution, emphasizing that their acceptance of the gospel was not in vain but powerfully worked within them. He details his conduct and care during his visit, defends his motives and actions, and stresses the transformative power of the gospel, which leads to a sanctified life, urging them to remain steadfast and hopeful in the promise of Christ's return.
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Today’s Reading: Read 1 Thessalonians Think of a friend who might need some encouragement today. Take some time to write a letter or make a...
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November 18, 2024
In Acts 17-18, Paul's ministry in Thessalonica faces Jewish opposition, leading to a riot, but in Berea, his teachings are more warmly received. He then travels to Athens, where his sermon at the Areopagus articulates the unknown God as the Creator, leading to mixed reactions, and later, he establishes the church in Corinth despite resistance, staying there for a year and a half to teach.
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Today’s Reading: Read Acts 17:1-18:18 In your Day-by-Day Chronological Bible, turn to the back page and study Paul’s Missionary journeys. Take some time to trace...
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GOSPEL CONVERSATION OPPORTUNITY Read Acts 16:25-31. Paul and Silas were in a jail cell because of their teachings. How do you think you would feel...
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Today’s Reading: Read Acts 15-16 Parents, spend some time today talking to your family about decisions. How does your family make big decisions? Who do...
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Daily Devotional
November 16, 2024
In Acts 15, a dispute about circumcision leads Paul and Barnabas to Jerusalem where the council decides that Gentile converts need not adhere to Jewish law, sending a letter to affirm this. Acts 16 follows Paul and Silas as they evangelize through Macedonia, facing imprisonment in Philippi where a miraculous earthquake frees them, leading to the conversion and baptism of a jailer and his household.
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Today’s Reading: Read Galatians 4-6 Pop quiz! If you plant an apple seed, what will grow? An orange tree or an apple tree? What kind...
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Daily Devotional
November 15, 2024
In Galatians 4-6, Paul discusses the transition from the law to faith, explaining that Christians are heirs to God’s promise, not slaves to the law, and he uses the allegory of Sarah and Hagar to emphasize freedom from the law. He urges the Galatians to live by the Spirit to avoid the corruption of the flesh, calls for mutual support within the community, and stresses the importance of new creation over circumcision or uncircumcision in the final chapters.
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