October 7 | The News about Jesus Spread
Today’s Reading: Read Matthew 4:23-25, 8:14-17; Mark 1:21-39; Luke 4:31-34 Have a fun time playing the telephone game. Sit in a circle. Have one person...
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October 6 | Week 40 Gospel Conversation Opportunity
GOSPEL CONVERSATION OPPORTUNITY Did you know that there was almost a 400-year gap between the events of the Old Testament and the events of the...
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The Whole Family, The Whole Bible, The Whole Year
The Whole Family, The Whole Bible, The Whole Year A year ago, Jonathan and Lacey felt led to visit Brentwood Baptist, where they attended a...
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Daily Devotional
October 5, 2024
October 5, 2024
Matthew 4:1-22; Mark 1:12-20; Luke 4:1-30; 5:1-11; John 1:35-2:12; Matthew 13:54-58; Mark 6:1-6; Luke 4:16-30
Jesus, led by the Spirit into the wilderness, withstands the devil's temptations by affirming His reliance on God's word, after which He begins His ministry in Galilee, calling His first disciples with the promise of transforming them into fishers of people. His teachings and miraculous signs rapidly spread His fame, though He faces rejection in His hometown, Nazareth, where the locals doubt His authority and prophetic status.
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October 5 | Jesus KNEW God’s Word!
Today’s Reading: Read Matthew 4:1-22; Mark 1:12-20; Luke 4:1-30, 5:1-11; John 1:35-2:12; Matthew 13:54-58; Mark 6:1-6; Luke 5:1-11 John 3:16 is a verse most of...
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Daily Devotional
October 4, 2024
October 4, 2024
Matthew 3; Mark 1:1-11; Luke 3; John 1:15-34
John the Baptist is a pivotal figure in each the Gospels, calling for repentance and baptizing in the wilderness, prophesying the coming of one greater than himself who will baptize with the Holy Spirit and fire. Jesus is baptized by John, marking the beginning of his ministry, accompanied by the opening of the heavens as God proclaims Jesus His beloved Son.
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October 4 | John the Baptist Prepares the Way
Today’s Reading: Read Matthew 3; Mark 1:1-11; Luke 3; John 1:15-34 Set a timer for 30 seconds. Challenge each member of your family to make...
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October 3, 2024
October 3, 2024
Matthew 2; Luke 2:39-52
In Matthew 2, the wise men visit Jesus, bringing gifts and inadvertently alerting King Herod to His birth, prompting the holy family's escape to Egypt and fulfilling prophecies about the Messiah. Luke 2:39-52 details Jesus' childhood, highlighting his wisdom and divine awareness during a Passover visit to Jerusalem.
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October 3 | Jesus Grew Up! 
Today’s Reading: Read Matthew 2:1-15; 19-23; Luke 2:39-52 Grab some paper and crayons. Challenge each member of your family to draw their best picture of...
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October 2, 2024
October 2, 2024
Matthew 1; Luke 1:1-2:38
Matthew 1 outlines the genealogy of Jesus Christ, linking Him to David and Abraham, and describes His miraculous birth to Mary, a virgin, fulfilling ancient prophecies. Luke 1:1-2:38 details the angelic announcements of the births of John the Baptist and Jesus, their subsequent births, and the early recognitions of Jesus' messianic role through prophetic declarations and acts of worship.
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October 2 | Prophecy Fulfilled
Today’s Reading: Read Matthew 1:1-23; Luke 1:1-2:38 As we read the New Testament, we will see many of the prophecies we have been reading about...
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International Church Planting Stories
Our church has been blessed with the opportunity to support global workers who are engaged in church planting efforts around the world. These disciples are...
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