November 9 | The Church Scattered
Today’s Reading: Read Acts 5-8 Parents, is there a time in your family when you have seen God use a bad situation for His good?...
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November 8, 2024
November 8, 2024
Acts 1-4; Psalm 110
In Acts 1-4, Jesus ascends and the Holy Spirit descends at Pentecost, empowering the apostles to perform miracles and preach boldly, rapidly expanding the early church. Psalm 110 prophesies the Messiah as a priestly king, underlining Jesus' divine authority and eternal priesthood.
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November 8 | Promises and Prophecies Fulfilled
Today’s Reading: Read Acts 1-4; Psalm 110 Parents, to start off your time today, make a promise to your kids that you’re 100% confident you...
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November 7, 2024
November 7, 2024
Matthew 28; Mark 16; Luke 24; John 20-21
On a miraculous morning, Mary Magdalene and another Mary discover Jesus' empty tomb, greeted by an angel who announces Christ's resurrection. Overcome with joy and fear, they rush to tell the disciples, encountering Jesus Himself who sends them to Galilee. Jesus delivers the Great Commission, empowering them to spread the Gospel to all nations.
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November 7 | Jesus’ Resurrection
Today’s Reading: Read Matthew 28; Mark 16; Luke 24; John 20-21 How’s your memory? Do you remember things that people tell you or do you...
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Understanding the Book of Acts: Early Church’s Challenges and Triumphs
In this compelling episode of the Sermon Notes podcast, host Jay Strother and guest Brian Ball delve into the historical and socio-cultural factors that catalyzed the rapid spread of the Gospel, underscoring divine orchestration in early Christian history.
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November 6, 2024
November 6, 2024
Matthew 27:32-66; Mark 15:21-47; Luke 23:26-56; John 19:17-42; Psalm 22
Simon of Cyrene is compelled to carry Jesus' cross to Golgotha, where Jesus is crucified between two criminals, offered wine mixed with gall, and mocked by passersby and religious leaders. Despite the taunts, Jesus cries out to God and ultimately surrenders His spirit, leading to miraculous signs including an earthquake and the tearing of the temple curtain.
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November 6 | Jesus’ Crucifixion
Today’s Reading: Read Psalm 22; Matthew 27:32-66; Mark 15:21-47; Luke 23:26-56; John 19:17-42 Start off your reading time today by reading Genesis 3. Remember the...
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November 5, 2024
November 5, 2024
Matthew 27:1-31; Mark 15:1-20; Luke 23:1-25; John 18:28-19:16
In the early morning, Jesus is handed over to Pilate by the Jewish leaders, leading to a series of political and moral trials where Pilate finds no fault in Him, but under pressure from the crowd, opts to release Barabbas and condemn Jesus to crucifixion. Meanwhile, Judas, overwhelmed by remorse for betraying Jesus, returns the silver and takes his own life, and the money is used to buy a potter's field, fulfilling prophecy.
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November 5 | Pilate’s Decision
Today’s Reading: Read Matthew 27:1-31; Mark 15:1-20; Luke 23:1-25; John 18:28-19:16 Have you ever been blamed for something that you did not do? Parents, if...
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November 4, 2024
November 4, 2024
Matthew 26:36-75; Mark 14:32-72; Luke 22:39-71; John 18:1-27
In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus feels immense sorrow and prays for the cup of suffering to pass, yet submits to God's will, while His disciples struggle to stay awake despite His request for vigilance. As Jesus is betrayed by Judas and arrested, He faces initial trials where He confirms His identity as the Messiah, leading to Peter's denial of Him, fulfilling Jesus' prediction of Peter's denial before the rooster crows.
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November 4 | Jesus Surrendered to God’s Will
Today’s Reading: Read Matthew 26:36-75; Mark 14:32-72; Luke 22:39-71; John 19:1-27 Prayer is an important part of our relationship with God. What does your prayer...
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