October 16 | Jesus and the Disciples 
Today’s Reading: Read Matthew 10:1-14; 14:13-36; Mark 6:7-13, 32-56; Luke 9:1-6,12-17; John 6:1-40 Make a list of 12 of your closest friends. Could you name...
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Jesus as the Messiah: Exploring Matthew’s Gospel and Its Jewish Roots
https://youtu.be/dkCcWTsJ6ss Jesus as the Messiah: Exploring Matthew’s Gospel and Its Jewish Roots In the latest episode of “Sermon Notes,” guests Brian Ball and Jay Strother...
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Daily Devotional
October 15, 2024
October 15, 2024
Matthew 8:18-34; 9:18-38; Mark 4:35-5:43; Luke 8:22-56; 9:57-62
Jesus teaches about the costs of discipleship and performs miracles to demonstrate His authority over nature and the supernatural. He highlights the challenges of following Him, exemplifies His power over storms and demons, and performs compassionate acts of healing, emphasizing faith and obedience.
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October 15 | Jesus Displays His Power
Today’s Reading: Read Matthew 8:23-34; Matthew 9:13-38; Mark 4:35-5:43; Luke 8:22-56 It’s time to decide who the strongest person in your family is. Wondering how...
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Daily Devotional
October 14, 2024
October 14, 2024
Matthew 13:1-53; Mark 4:1-34; Luke 8:1-18
Jesus teaches the Parable of the Sower by the sea to a large crowd, explaining the different responses people have to God's word, ranging from immediate rejection to fruitful acceptance. He uses parables to reveal the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven to those ready to hear, while also fulfilling prophecy by keeping these truths hidden from others.
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October 14 | Jesus Taught Parables
Today’s Reading: Read Matthew 13:1-53; Mark 4:1-33; Luke 8:4-18 Take a field trip outside today! Grab a spoon and a cup and dig up some...
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October 13 | Week 41 Gospel Conversation Opportunity
GOSPEL CONVERSATION OPPORTUNITY Read Matthew 5:14-16 Turn the lights off in your house and make it as dark as possible. Light a candle and talk...
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October 12, 2024
October 12, 2024
Matthew 12:22-50; Mark 3:22-35; Luke 8:19-21; 11:14-54
Jesus heals a demon-possessed man, eliciting amazement from the crowd and accusations from the Pharisees that he operates under demonic influence. He refutes them with a parable about division, emphasizing that true kinship extends to those who follow God’s will, and warns against the eternal consequences of blaspheming the Holy Spirit.
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October 12 | The People Ask for a Sign
Today’s Reading: Read Matthew 12:38-41; Luke 11:14-23 When you are driving down the road, how do you know the speed limit? How do you know...
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October 11, 2024
October 11, 2024
Matthew 8:5-13; 11:1-30; Luke 7
In Capernaum, a centurion's profound faith in Jesus' authority impresses Jesus, leading to the miraculous healing of the centurion's servant from a distance. Meanwhile, Jesus commends John the Baptist's role as a prophetic forerunner, critiques the unresponsive generation, and emphasizes the importance of faith and forgiveness through his teachings and interactions, including raising a widow's son and forgiving a sinful woman, demonstrating His compassion and authority.
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October 11 | Recognizing Jesus
Today’s Reading: Read Matthew 8:5-13; 11:1-15; Luke 7 Let’s play a guessing game. Can you guess what I’m describing? It’s a fruit. It’s red. It...
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Bringing Light to Las Vegas: A New Vision for ‘Sin City’
At our church, we’re passionate about sparking a disciple-making movement in Middle Tennessee and beyond. This year, we’ve had the joy of partnering with families to include their children in this mission. We firmly believe that the gospel is central to our lives, and that “Gospel First and Always” has no age limit (1 Timothy 4:12).
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