October 30 | The Pharisees Tried to Trick Jesus
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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Exploring John’s Gospel: Transformative Belief and Eternal Life in Christ
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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October 29, 2024
October 29, 2024
Matthew 21:23-22:14; Mark 11:27-12:12; Luke 20:1-19; John 12:37-50
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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October 29 | Jesus’ Authority
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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October 28, 2024
October 28, 2024
Matthew 26:6-13; Mark 14:3-9; John 11:55-12:36; Matthew 21:1-22; Mark 11:1-26; Luke 19:28-48; John 2:13-25
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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October 28 | Jesus is Recognized as the Messiah
Today’s Reading: Read Matthew 26:6-13; Mark 14:3-9; John 11:55-12:11; Matthew 21:1-22; Mark 11:1-25; Luke 19:28-48; John 12:12-36; John 2:13-25 Parents, choose a familiar item to...
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October 27 | Week 43 Gospel Conversation Opportunity
GOSPEL CONVERSATION OPPORTUNITY Read Luke 19:1-9. Zacchaeus was a tax collector. In those days, the Jewish people did not trust tax collectors because they would...
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October 26, 2024
October 26, 2024
Matthew 20; Mark 10:32-52; Luke 18:31-19:27
Jesus teaches the parable of the vineyard workers to illustrate the principles of grace and divine fairness, explaining that the last will be first and the first last, regardless of their time of entry into the kingdom. He also predicts his death a third time, emphasizing the necessity of humble service rather than seeking status, and ends with healing two blind men, demonstrating his compassion and authority.
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October 26 | The First will Be Last and the Last will be First
Today’s Reading: Read Matthew 20; Mark 10:32-52; Luke 18:31-19:27 Play a game where you give your family an opportunity to call out the opposite of...
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October 25, 2024
October 25, 2024
Matthew 19; Mark 10:1-31; Luke 16:1-18:30
Jesus addresses issues surrounding divorce, emphasizing the sanctity of marriage and teaching that it should not be dissolved lightly, counter to the practices permitted by Moses due to human hardness of heart. He blesses children as belonging to the kingdom of heaven, challenges a rich young ruler to give up his wealth for a life of discipleship, and discusses the difficulty for the wealthy to enter the kingdom, affirming that with God, all things are possible.
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October 25 | Jesus Explained Eternal Life
Today’s Reading: Read Matthew 19:13-30; Mark 10:13-31; Luke 18:18-30 Grab a dictionary (if you have one!) or use your computer to look up the word...
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October 24, 2024
October 24, 2024
Luke 14-15
In Luke 14, Jesus challenges religious and social norms, healing on the Sabbath and teaching humility and generosity at a Pharisee's dinner, where he shares the Parable of the Great Banquet to illustrate God's open invitation to the marginalized. Luke 15 highlights God’s joy in repentance through the Parables of the Lost Sheep, Coin, and Prodigal Son, emphasizing the celebration of returning sinners and the limitless grace of a loving father.
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