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A Vision for Believers
December 30, 2020 A Vision for Believers Matthew 28:16-20 Most people have aspirations for their life. Some aim for a high-powered career or financial success, while others dream about having close friendships or impacting the world. But no matter what our personal goals may be, we should be aware ofRead More …
A Powerful Message
December 29, 2020 A Powerful Message Romans 1:16-17 The word gospel comes from euaggelion, a Greek word meaning “good news.” It was translated as gōdspel in Old English. Salvation in Christ truly is good news, for though sinfulness reigns in men’s hearts, God can redeem us. This is the messageRead More …
Entrusted With the Gospel
December 28, 2020 Entrusted With the Gospel Matthew 25:14-30 Imagine that you’re minding two children. As they play, the younger one asks you to hold a dirty plastic pail. Awhile later the older one hands you a necklace that had been her grandmother’s. You wouldn’t worry too much about theRead More …
Sunday Reflection: Living in His Light
December 27, 2020 Sunday Reflection: Living in His Light To get the most out of this devotion, set aside time to read the Scripture referenced throughout. After calling His followers “the light of the world,” Jesus reminds them how light is most effective—and how it isn’t (Matt. 5:14-16). Just asRead More …
The Holy Spirit: God in Us
December 26, 2020 The Holy Spirit: God in Us John 16:7-15 God’s presence with mankind has become more intimate—from a cloud of glory in the temple, to the incarnate Son of God living with men, to the indwelling presence of His Spirit. In other words, God the Holy Spirit actuallyRead More …
Immanuel: God With Us
December 25, 2020 Immanuel: God With Us Matthew 1:18-25 Throughout human history, heaven was God’s dwelling place, and except for a few personal encounters (as with Abraham, Hagar, and Jacob), He seemed far away to most people. Then the Lord came to the Israelites in a pillar of cloud andRead More …
What’s in a Name?
December 24, 2020 What’s in a Name? Exodus 3:13-15 When speaking to Moses through the burning bush, God identified Himself as “I AM WHO I AM” (Ex. 3:14). This sounds strange to most of us. But in essence, the Lord was saying, “From eternity past through the present and intoRead More …
God’s Wisdom Revealed
December 23, 2020 God’s Wisdom Revealed 1 Corinthians 2:6-16 In today’s reading, the apostle Paul discusses godly wisdom. This kind of knowledge isn’t available through human reasoning. It is of a higher realm and comes through divine revelation. This supernatural insight is the only way to accurately know the LordRead More …
The Source of Peace
December 22, 2020 The Source of Peace John 15:5-8 Did you know God offers serenity of heart to all believers? The Holy Spirit, who lives inside every follower of Jesus, can keep peace flowing like sap from a vine to its branches. But sadly, this internal wellspring of calm isRead More …
Is Peace Possible in Bad Times?
December 21, 2020 Is Peace Possible in Bad Times? John 16:28-33 Contrary to popular belief, peace is not attained by manipulating circumstances. People think that if they could just rearrange their situation—find a new job, overcome depression, stop a spouse from filing for divorce—then life would be wonderful. But thatRead More …
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