Abundant Provision – August 9th
John 6:1-15 Key Verse: “Jesus said, “Have the people sit down.” There was plenty of grass in that place; so they sat down. The men numbered about five thousand. Then Jesus took the loaves, and after giving thanks he distributed them to those who were seated—so also with the fish, as much as they wanted. […]
With Jesus, There is Forgiveness! – August 8th
Psalm 130 Key Verse: “Lord, if you kept an account of iniquities, Lord, who could stand? But with you there is forgiveness, so that you may be revered.” (Psalm 130:3-4 CSB) We have all had moments when we have blown it. A sinful thought pattern, a hurtful word, a selfish attitude, or another act of […]
Is Poring Over the Scriptures Important? – August 7th
John 5:31-47 Key Verse: “You pore over the Scriptures because you think you have eternal life in them, and yet they testify about me. But you are not willing to come to me so that you may have life.” (John 5:39-40 CSB) For many Christians, the role or influence of the Bible is increasingly being […]
Jesus Equals God – August 6th
John 5:17-30 Key Verse: “Jesus responded to them, “My Father is still working, and I am working also.”18 This is why the Jews began trying all the more to kill him: Not only was he breaking the Sabbath, but he was even calling God his own Father, making himself equal to God.” (John 5:17-18 CSB) […]
A Deeper Standard – August 5th
Matthew 5:21-26 NIV Key Verse: “You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘You shall not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’ But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister will be subject to judgment.” (Mat. 5:21-22) A place you don’t […]
Rules and Relationships – August 2nd
John 5:9-16 Key Verse: “The man went and reported to the Jews that it was Jesus who had made him well.16 Therefore, the Jews began persecuting Jesus because he was doing these things on the Sabbath.” (John 5:15-16 CSB) You would have thought it would have been a cause for celebration. Here was a man […]
The Healing Power of Jesus – August 1st
John 5:1-9 Key Verse: When Jesus saw him lying there and realized he had already been there a long time, he said to him, “Do you want to get well?” 7 “Sir,” the disabled man answered, “I have no one to put me into the pool when the water is stirred up, but while I’m […]
Come and See for Yourself – July 31st
John 4:39-42 Key Verse: “Many more believed because of what he said. 42 And they told the woman, “We no longer believe because of what you said, since we have heard for ourselves and know that this really is the Saviour of the world.” (John 4:41-42 CSB) Through her encounter with Jesus at the well, […]
The Time is Now! – July 30th
John 4:27-38 Key Verse: “In the meantime the disciples kept urging him, “Rabbi, eat something.” 32 But he said, “I have food to eat that you don’t know about.” 33 The disciples said to one another, “Could someone have brought him something to eat?” 34 “My food is to do the will of him who […]
A Higher Standard – July 29th
Matthew 5:17-20 Key Verse: For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven. (Mat. 5:20) Jesus was a rebel. He did some things that were obviously intended to provoke the religious leaders of His day. He […]