What does Jesus teach us about surrender, discipleship, and eternal life? Lesson Text: John 12:20-26 Golden Text He who loves his life will lose it, and he who hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life. John 12:25 NIV. What is Jesus Teaching? Read John 12:20-26, and you will see three major things: the Gentiles seek…
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Dying to Self: The Secret to Living in Christ
Spiritual Growth: Living the With-God Life
It goes without saying that our physical, mental, and emotional life is vital. If we don’t grow physically, we’re stunted. If we don’t grow mentally, we’re challenged, and emotional growth brings stability. But there’s more to growth than this. We are spiritual beings who must rely on God for our spiritual growth. Peter, the Apostle, reminds us that this is…
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His Time Has Come: The Triumphal Entry of Jesus
Lesson Text: John 12:12-19 Golden Text The next day, a great multitude that had come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, took branches of palm trees and went out to meet Him, and cried out: “Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the LORD! The King of Israel!” John 12:12-13 NKJV…
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Mary’s Extravagant Love for the Anointed One
Lesson Text: John 12:1-11 Golden Text Then, six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus was, who had been dead, whom He had raised from the dead. There they made Him a supper; and Martha served, but Lazarus was one of those who sat at the table with Him. Then Mary took a pound of very costly…
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Hearts Set to Kill Jesus
Engage in sacred Scripture: John 11:45-57. The Last Sign Lazarus has risen from the dead, and the news spreads throughout the land. This is the last of seven signs pointing us to Jesus as the Son of God – the Messiah. It was significant and personal. Significant in that this sign revealed that not even death could stop Jesus, and…
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When Jesus Calls Your Name: Hope Beyond the Grave (John 11:1-44)
Engage in sacred Scripture: John 11:1-44. Even the unsaved have heard that Lazarus was raised from the dead. I don’t believe I’ve met a pastor who hasn’t given one sermon on this account. We could spend days looking at Jesus’ delay in answering the sisters’ request, Jesus’ conversation with them, the encounter at the cave, and Jesus weeping. But we’re…
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Are You Sheep of the Good Shepherd?
Engage in sacred Scripture: John 10:1-21. “I am the Good Shepherd.” These words are familiar to any Sunday School student, seminary professor, and, I suppose, every pastor worth his weight in gold. It makes for good sermons, lesson plans, and devotions. But what does it really mean? The Good Shepherd? Take a moment; I would like you to read these…
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What Do You See?
We’re ready to complete the 9th chapter of the Gospel of John. Please read the chapter three times: once for your eyes, twice for your mind, and third for your soul. Now what do you see? Jesus’ Presence Jesus did not just pass by as if He had never been there. His presence made a difference: a man born blind…
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The Miraculous Healing of the Blind Man
Reflect on Jesus’ healing of the man born blind in John 9 and the wonder of both physical and spiritual sight. This post invites you to engage Scripture daily, see God’s work around you, and live in the light of Christ.
