This includes you who were once far away from God. You were His enemies, separated from Him by your evil thoughts and actions. Yet now He has reconciled you to Himself through the death of Christ in His physical body. As a result, He has brought you into His own presence, and you are holy and bla...
At about three o'clock, Jesus called out with a loud voice, "Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?" which means "My God, My God, why have You abandoned Me?" Matthew 27:46 As a child, I was terrified when I was home and unable to find anyone in the house. I can remember several occasions where I cal...
Then Simeon blessed them, and he said to Mary, the Baby's mother, "This Child is destined to cause many in Israel to fall, and many others to rise. He has been sent as a sign from God, but many will oppose Him. As a result, the deepest thoughts of many hearts will be revealed. And a sword will pi...
Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance. 1 Corinthians 13:7 When considering how we treat other people, Andy Stanley prompts Christians to ask the question, "What does love require of me?" If this question becomes the filter throug...
And from then on, this disciple took her into his home. John 19:27b We've been talking a lot about honoring our parents this week. Today, we must stop and think about those who have become like parents to us and those who do not have children. Are we honoring those who cared for us like o...
For instance, God says, 'Honor your father and mother,' and 'Anyone who speaks disrespectfully of father or mother must be put to death.' But you say it is all right for people to say to their parents, 'Sorry, I can't help you. For I have vowed to give to God what I would have given to you.' Matt...
Honor your father and mother." This is the first commandment with a promise: If you honor your father and mother, "things will go well for you, and you will have a long life on the earth." Ephesians 6:2 In Exodus 20, the people of Israel were given ten instructions to follow by God. These...
When Jesus saw His mother standing there beside the disciple He loved, He said to her, "Dear woman, here is your son." And He said to this disciple, "Here is your mother." John 19:26-27a Can you imagine the sight? Jesus, hanging on a cross, looking at His beloved mother, Mary. Can you ima...
There is salvation in no one else! God has given no other name under heaven by which we must be saved." Acts 4:12 As believers, we are on a rescue mission to bring as many people to faith in Christ as we possibly can. After all, how can we live any other way knowing that the lives of thos...
"I tell you the truth, those who listen to My message and believe in God who sent Me have eternal life. They will never be condemned for their sins, but they have already passed from death into life." John 5:24 When given a gift, we do nothing to earn it, right? If we had to earn it, that...
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