The Battle for Truth – August 23rd
John 8:39-47 Key Verse: “Why don’t you understand what I say? Because you cannot listen to my word. You are of your father the devil, and you want to carry out your father’s desires. He was a murderer from the beginning and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. […]
Have You Been Set Free? – August 22nd
John 8:30-38 Key Verse: As he was saying these things, many believed in him. Then Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, “If you continue in my word, you really are my disciples. You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” (John 8:30-32 CSB) If you consider yourself a […]
The Light of the World – August 21st
John 8:12-20 Key Verse: Jesus spoke to them again: “I am the light of the world. Anyone who follows me will never walk in the darkness but will have the light of life.” (John 8:12 CSB) At this point in John’s gospel, the Jewish people were celebrating the Feast of Booths or Tabernacles. It was […]
Compassion > Condemnation – August 20th
John 8:1-11 Key Verse: “When Jesus stood up, he said to her, “Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?” “No one, Lord,” she answered. “Neither do I condemn you,” said Jesus. “Go, and from now on do not sin anymore.” (John 8:10-11 CSB) In their minds, the scribes and the Pharisees had found […]
Praying the Scriptures – August 19th
Matthew 6:7-15 NIV Key Verse: “And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. (Mat. 6:7-8) Prayer is one of the most personal and most sacred things we […]
It’s About God’s Timing, Not Mine – August 16th
John 7:1-9 Key Verse: “So his brothers said to him, “Leave here and go to Judea so your disciples can see your works that you are doing. 4 For no one does anything in secret while he’s seeking public recognition. If you do these things, show yourself to the world.” 5 (For not even his […]
No Turning Back – August 15th
John 6:41-71 Key Verse: “From that moment many of his disciples turned back and no longer accompanied him. So Jesus said to the Twelve, “You don’t want to go away too, do you?” Simon Peter answered, “Lord, to whom will we go? You have the words of eternal life. We have come to believe and […]
Where Are You Looking for Fulfillment? – August 14th
John 6:22-40 Key Verse: “Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, Moses didn’t give you the bread from heaven, but my Father gives you the true bread from heaven. 3For the bread of God is the one who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.” Then they said, “Sir, give us […]
Is God Accepting My Worship? – August 13th
Isaiah 1:1-15 Key Verse: “What are all your sacrifices to me?” asks the Lord. “I have had enough of burnt offerings and rams and the fat of well-fed cattle; I have no desire for the blood of bulls, lambs, or male goats. When you come to appear before me, who requires this from you—this trampling […]
Putting on a Show – August 12th
Matthew 6:1-6 NIV Key Verse: “Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. (Mat. 6:1) In 1967 the Queen Mary sailed into the harbor at Long Beach, California, to be refurbished as a maritime […]