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January 4, 2025
Genesis 4: Cain, out of jealousy and anger, murders his brother Abel and is subsequently cursed by God to be a restless wanderer, leading to the beginnings of his lineage and the progression of human civilization through his descendants.
Matthew 4: Jesus withstands Satan's temptations in the wilderness, begins His public ministry in Galilee by calling His first disciples and performing various miracles, drawing large crowds from across the region.
Ezra 4: The rebuilding efforts of the Jewish exiles face opposition from local inhabitants and political intrigue, resulting in a halt to the construction of the temple until the reign of King Darius of Persia.
Acts 4: Peter and John are arrested for healing a lame man and preaching about Jesus but stand firm before the Sanhedrin, leading to a prayer for boldness among the believers and a united community that shares everything in common.
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January 3, 2025
Genesis 3: The serpent deceives Eve into eating the forbidden fruit, leading to the fall of man, resulting in curses for the serpent, Eve, and Adam, and their eventual expulsion from the Garden of Eden.
Matthew 3: John the Baptist prepares the way for Jesus by preaching repentance, baptizing in the Jordan River, and ultimately baptizing Jesus, marking the commencement of Jesus' ministry with divine affirmation.
Ezra 3: The returned exiles rebuild the altar and begin sacrifices despite their fears, celebrate the Festival of Booths, and lay the foundation of the temple amid mixed reactions of joy and weeping from the community.
Acts 3: Peter heals a lame man at the temple gate, which astonishes the onlookers and provides Peter an opportunity to preach about Jesus' power and the necessity of repentance and faith in Him.
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January 2, 2025
Genesis 2: God completes His creation, resting on the seventh day, and forms man and woman, placing them in the Garden of Eden with a command not to eat from the tree of knowledge of good and evil.
Matthew 2: After the birth of Jesus, wise men visit from the East to worship Him, Herod seeks to kill Him leading to the holy family's flight to Egypt, and Herod's massacre of the infants in Bethlehem fulfills prophetic warnings.
Ezra 2: The returned exiles from Babylon, led by Zerubbabel and other leaders, are listed by family and occupation, highlighting the communal effort to rebuild Jerusalem and restore the temple, with offerings made for the reconstruction.
Acts 2: The Holy Spirit descends on the apostles at Pentecost, enabling them to speak in diverse tongues and preach boldly about Jesus, leading to the conversion and baptism of about three thousand people and the establishment of a communal, worshipful, and growing church.
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January 1, 2025
Genesis 1: God creates the heavens, the earth, and all living things in six days, declaring everything good and resting on the seventh.
Matthew 1: The genealogy of Jesus traces His lineage from Abraham to David and through the exile to Joseph, culminating in the miraculous announcement of His birth to Mary.
Ezra 1: King Cyrus of Persia issues a decree for the exiles of Judah to return and rebuild the temple in Jerusalem, fulfilling God's promise through Jeremiah.
Acts 1: Jesus ascends into heaven, commissioning His disciples to be His witnesses as they prepare for the coming of the Holy Spirit.
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In this reflective episode of Sermon Notes, host Jay Strother and guest Brian Ball explore the profound journey through the Bible, culminating with the study of 1-3 John and Revelation. They dive into John's writings, emphasizing themes of fellowship, love, and divine sovereignty, and discuss the distinct style of Revelation as a unifying revelation of Jesus Christ.
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December 28, 2024
In Revelation 19-22, heaven rejoices over the defeat of evil with cries of "Hallelujah," as the narrative culminates in the majestic return of Christ as the conquering king, followed by the binding of Satan, the reign of the saints, and the final judgment. The vision concludes with the unveiling of a new heaven and earth, where God dwells with humanity in the radiant New Jerusalem, promising eternal life and healing to all nations.
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Today’s Reading: Read Revelation 21-22 We made it! You have read the entire Bible! Way to go! The ending is pretty exciting, don’t you think? ...
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December 27, 2024
In Revelation 14-18, the Lamb appears with 144,000 on Mount Zion, leading into a series of heavenly proclamations and dire warnings against worshiping the beast, accompanied by vivid descriptions of judgment through the harvesting of the earth and pouring out of wrath-filled bowls. This sequence culminates in the vivid depiction of Babylon's fall, symbolizing the ultimate defeat of evil, and calls for rejoicing among the saints as divine justice prevails against corruption and persecution.
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Today’s Reading: Read Revelation 15:3-4 “Great and awe-inspiring are your works, Lord God, the Almighty; just and true are your ways; King of the Nations....
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December 26, 2024
In Revelation 11-13, the narrative introduces two witnesses endowed with prophetic powers who face martyrdom, resurrection, and ascension, amid global upheaval and the sound of the seventh trumpet heralding God's kingdom. Subsequently, vivid imagery depicts a cosmic battle between a celestial woman and a dragon, followed by the rise of two beasts wielding earthly and spiritual authority, marking a period of intense persecution and calling for the endurance of the saints.
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Today’s Reading: Read Revelation 11:17-18 How was your Christmas? Did you remember to say thank you? Spend some time thanking your family members for the...
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