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Epiphany 2022, Gospel of Matthew, Day 2 of 58
2022 Sure Footing Reading Plan in the Gospel of Matthew Day 2 of 58, January 4 Reading: Matthew 1:18-25 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+1%3A18-25&version=CEB Scripture: “Joseph called him Jesus.” – Matt. 1:25b Observation God empowers humans to be agents of divine will. Joseph was not forced to name his adopted son “Jesus”, which means “God is salvation” in Hebrew.…
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Epiphany 2022, Gospel of Matthew, Day 1 of 58
2022 Sure Footing Reading Plan in the Gospel of Matthew Day 1 of 58, January 3 Scripture ‘So there were fourteen generations from Abraham to David, fourteen generations from David to the exile to Babylon, and fourteen generations from the exile to Babylon to the Christ. ‘ Matthew 1:17 https://my.bible.com/bible/37/MAT.1.17 Observation I often overlook this…
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Lent Devotion, Day 44 of 44
Dear Friends in the Faith, This concludes our journey through Matthew and Mark for the Lenten season. Thank you for making this journey with me to the tomb of Christ where stand vigil until that glorious Easter morning where we can shout our hallelujahs that “Christ is risen!”. With Joy on the Journey,Pastor David Read…
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Lent Devotion, Day 43 of 44
Lent Devotion, Day 43 of 44 Scripture: 15 Wanting to satisfy the crowd, Pilate released Barabbas to them. He had Jesus flogged, and handed him over to be crucified. Observation: Attempting to please the crowd can lead to abandon Jesus if we are not aware. Application: I am a people-pleaser by nature. I see situations…
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Lent Devotion, Day 42 of 44
Scripture: While they were reclining at the table eating, he said, “Truly I tell you, one of you will betray me-one who is eating with me.” Mark 14:18 Observation: At first glance, we could be tempted to think that Judas Iscariot is the only one to betray Jesus in the Upper Room. However, all of the…
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Lent Devotion, Day 41 of 44
Read Mark 13: http://bible.oremus.org/?ql=484013769 Scripture: So be on your guard; I have told you everything ahead of time. Mark 13:23 NIV https://mark.bible/mark-13-23 Observation: Jesus makes predictions about the destruction of Jerusalem. This event happened in 70 AD, forty or more years after Jesus spoke these words to his disciples. Application: Time is a precious commodity.…
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Lent Devotion, Day 40 of 44
Read Mark 12: http://bible.oremus.org/?ql=483925960 Scripture:Haven’t you read this passage of Scripture: “ ‘The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; Mark 12:10 NIV https://mark.bible/mark-12-10 Observation:This verse is a quotation of Psalm 118:22. One of the many Old Testament prophecies about Jesus. Jesus points us directly to how God is starting a new thing through him.…
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Lent Devotion, Day 39 of 44
Read Mark 11: http://bible.oremus.org/?ql=483841766 Scripture: Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. Mark 11:24 NIV https://mark.bible/mark-11-24 Observation: Prayer ties us into Jesus’ authority. We don’t change God’s mind through prayer as much as we change our hearts before God into worthy…
