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DO YOU AND GOD CONSIDER THE SAME THINGS IMPORTANT?

BIBLE PASSAGE: So, because Jesus was doing these things on the Sabbath, the Jews persecuted Him. Jesus said to them, “My Father is always at His work to this very day, and I, too, am working.” (John 5:16-17) MEDITATION: How often do you think about your teeth each day? If you aren’t having problems with … Continue reading

CHURCH WORSHIP: SACRIFICE OR PLEASURE?

BIBLE PASSAGE: Jesus said to him, “Away from me, Satan! For it is written: Worship the Lord your God, and serve Him only.” (Matthew 4:10) MEDITATION: What are some things you would do if you did not attend church on Sundays? Sleep late? Watch TV? Fish? Go to the lake? Play golf? Do you feel … Continue reading

IS GOD SEEKING YOU?

BIBLE PASSAGE: “Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks.” (John 4:23) MEDITATION: During Jesus’ encounter with the Samaritan woman, there were two central points discussed. One was the identity of the … Continue reading

SURVIVING THE TRIALS OF LIFE

BIBLE PASSAGE: Then King Nebuchadnezzar was astonished; and he rose in haste and spoke, saying to his counselors, “Did we not cast three men bound into the midst of the fire?” They answered and said to the king, “True, O king.” “Look!” he answered, “I see four men loose, walking in the midst of the … Continue reading

RIGHTEOUS OUTSIDE OR CHANGED INSIDE?

BIBLE PASSAGE: In reply Jesus declared, “I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again.” (John 3:3) MEDITATION: Have you ever seen a cup that hasn’t been used for a long time? It may look very attractive on the outside, but when you look inside you … Continue reading

WORSHIP: OBLIGATION OR PLEASURE?

BIBLE PASSAGE: When He had led them out to the vicinity of Bethany, He lifted up His hands and blessed them. While He was blessing them, He left them and was taken up into Heaven. Then they worshiped Him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy. And they stayed continually at the temple, praising God. … Continue reading

DEALING WITH DISCOURAGEMENT

BIBLE PASSAGE: They asked each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?” (Luke 24:32) MEDITATION: Have you ever been discouraged? It can take the wind out of your sails and change your perspective quickly, can’t it? You might have made … Continue reading

DO YOU RECOGNIZE JESUS?

BIBLE PASSAGE: When the centurion and those with him who were guarding Jesus saw the earthquake and all that had happened, they were terrified, and exclaimed, “Surely he was the Son of God!” (Matthew 27:54) MEDITATION: Have you ever been in a group setting where you didn’t know anyone? A business meeting or seminar, or … Continue reading

DISCOURAGEMENT: FROM THE MOUNTAINTOP TO THE VALLEY

BIBLE PASSAGE: While he himself went a day’s journey into the desert. He came to a broom tree, sat down under it and prayed that he might die. “I have had enough, Lord,” he said. “Take my life; I am no better than my ancestors.” (1 Kings 19:4) MEDITATION: If we are honest with ourselves, … Continue reading

WHO YOU GONNA BLAME?

BIBLE PASSAGE: The man of God said, “I cannot turn back and go with you, nor can I eat bread or drink water with you in this place. I have been told by the word of the Lord: ‘You must not eat bread or drink water there or return by the way you came.’” (1 … Continue reading

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