Jesus reassures His disciples, promising the Holy Spirit as a helper and affirming Himself as the way to the Father, emphasizing the importance of faith and obedience. He comforts them about His departure with the promise of peace, urging them to remain steadfast and connected to Him and the Father.
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Today’s Reading: Read John 14-17 As a family, discuss ways that you might prepare for something you know is coming. If you’re going on vacation,...
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Jesus foretells His betrayal and crucifixion as the plot to arrest and kill Him unfolds, with Judas Iscariot conspiring with the chief priests and receiving thirty pieces of silver to betray Jesus. During the Passover meal, Jesus initiates the Lord's Supper, symbolically offering bread and wine as His body and blood, establishing a new covenant for the forgiveness of sins. He predicts Peter’s denial, expressing the imminent scattering and testing of His disciples, yet assures them of His resurrection and future reunion.
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Today’s Reading: Read Matthew 26:1-5, 14-35; Mark 14:1-2,10-31; Luke 22:1-38; John 13 What is a tradition in your family that is important to you? In...
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Jesus predicts the destruction of the Temple and details signs of the end times, emphasizing the emergence of false messiahs, widespread deception, and global turmoil. He warns of severe persecution and tribulations, but assures that the gospel will reach all nations before the end comes, and instructs his followers to remain vigilant and faithful, likening their preparedness to wise virgins and faithful servants, ultimately separating the righteous from the unrighteous at His coming.
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Today’s Reading: Read Matthew 24:35-44; 25:31-40 Think of a time you’ve said goodbye to a friend who was going on a trip or moving away....
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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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Today’s Reading: Read Matthew 22:15-45; Mark 12:33-44; Luke 20:19-21:4; 13:31-55 As a family, spend some time thinking about these questions: What never asks a question...
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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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Jesus's authority is challenged by Jerusalem's religious leaders as He teaches in the temple. He responds with parables highlighting their spiritual failure and the kingdom's openness to those they deem unworthy, forecasting judgment against them and a new stewardship of the kingdom.
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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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As Jesus is anointed at Bethany by a woman with expensive perfume, he praises her actions as preparation for his burial and declares that her deed will be remembered wherever the gospel is spread. Simultaneously, the plot to arrest Jesus intensifies, leading to his eventual betrayal by Judas for thirty pieces of silver.
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