Wisdom from Billy Graham “You can seldom argue a person into the Kingdom of God. That’s because the real reason for disbelief in God usually has nothing to do with logic. (It) has to do with their emotions and their will. In other words, people don’t believe in God because they don’t want to believe – they don’t want to…
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Engage in Holy Scripture: Read John 8:21-30. I have played these words over and over in my head: “You will die in your sins.” I believe He said them out of love. An Awakening Have you ever heard a fire-and-brimstone preacher? Sometimes their emotional pleas are effective; at other times, not so much. But there was this one time that…
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To walk with God takes faith, and walking with God increases our faith. It’s a gift. The apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith.” Luke 17:5 NIV. The disciples walked with Jesus daily. They listened to His teaching and spoke with Him. They even asked him questions. So why did Jesus tell them they had little faith? … you…
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Engage Holy Scripture: Read John 8:12-20. Did you ask the Lord to open your eyes and clear your mind to receive the words of life written in sacred Scripture? Did you ask for a light to shine on the passages that lead you rightly? Did you notice how the Word is strategically placed there for your encouragement, counsel, and correction?…
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Engage in Scripture: John 7:53-8:11. Last time we came to this passage, we considered why it was absent in the earliest manuscripts. Through this, we learned how preservation efforts allow us to read the Bible now. The narrative is true to the character of Jesus. We walked away wondering why the Holy Spirit had graciously ensured that our generation would…
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Turn to the narrative of the adulterous woman: John 7:53-8:11. Wait a minute. What’s happening here? Some of you may have found the entire story missing. If your Bible includes it, you might find a note or bracket stating: The earliest and most reliable manuscripts do not have John 7:53-8:11. What’s happening here? The grass withers, the flowers fade, but…
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What is the church? The New Testament defines the church as the community of Christian believers, known as ecclesia (an assembly called out). It’s not merely a physical building but includes both the universal body of believers worldwide and local congregations. In unity, you will find worship, Bible teaching, gathering in Jesus’ name, and supporting the Great Commission in every…
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There is so much going on in this chapter that it’s hard for me to teach it as a whole. I need to slow down and take a breath. Come, Holy Spirit. Calm my soul and open our hearts to Your instruction. “My teaching is not My own. It comes from Him who sent Me. “John 7:16 NIV. He speaks…
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God has designed us for an intimate and personal relationship with Him. Baptism is our confession of faith that we’ve received Him. To all who received Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God, John 1:12 NIV. It is important in your Christian journey to understand and prepare for water…
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