Dear Christians,
Read the Bible.
Study the Bible.
Meditate on the Bible.
Obey the Bible.
Love the Bible.
Be transformed by the Bible.
Repeat daily until God calls you home.
Read the Bible.
Study the Bible.
Meditate on the Bible.
Obey the Bible.
Love the Bible.
Be transformed by the Bible.
Repeat daily until God calls you home.
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Do not lose heart during times of sorrow. Continue to sow seeds even when tears blur your vision, for God promises a harvest of joy in return.
@StudyBibleFam
@StudyBibleFam
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STRONG marriage in April means WATERING the roots daily! 🌱🙏 Time in God’s Word! Time in honest conversation! Time in prayer together! Healthy roots produce STRONG fruit that lasts! 💪 Ps 1:3 ❤️
How consistently are you watering the roots of your love? #StrongMarriage #April
How consistently are you watering the roots of your love? #StrongMarriage #April
No other price but Christ’s perfect blood could have paid our eternal sin debt.
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O Lord, cause every Christian prayer, at heart, to be “Hallowed be thy name!”
“Help us, O God of our salvation,
for the glory of your name;
deliver us, and atone for our sins,
for your name’s sake!” Psalm 79:9
“Help us, O God of our salvation,
for the glory of your name;
deliver us, and atone for our sins,
for your name’s sake!” Psalm 79:9
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Jesus didn't say, "Follow me and you'll be blessed."
He said, "Take up your cross and follow me."
The cross is an instrument of death.
If your faith hasn't cost you anything, you might not have faith at all.
He said, "Take up your cross and follow me."
The cross is an instrument of death.
If your faith hasn't cost you anything, you might not have faith at all.
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“The invasion of the Church by the world is a menace to the extension of Christ’s Kingdom.” —John R. Mott
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Better to be hated for preaching the truth of the Bible than to be loved for a lie.
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April 14: Tearing Down to Build Up
#Devotional
Deuteronomy 28:1–68; 2 Corinthians 7:2–7; Psalm 41
It’s difficult to take rebuke, especially when it’s unsolicited. We feel exposed and embarrassed when our sin is brought to light. And if we don’t have the humility to accept rebuke, the experience can leave us at odds with the brave soul who assumes the task.
For Paul, who rebuked the Corinthians, news of their love was a relief and comfort to him:
“But God, who comforts the humble, comforted us by the coming of Titus, and not only by his coming, but also by the comfort with which he was comforted among you, because he reported to us your longing, your mourning, your zeal for me, so that I rejoiced even more”
(2 Cor 7:6–7).
We form community when others challenge us and encourage us to live for God. While community can fulfill our social needs, it’s this common purpose that draws us together. When we take rebuke graciously and seek forgiveness from God, it forges the bond of community. When we rebel, or when we’re sensitive and prideful, it creates a rift. Because the Corinthians felt sorrow for their sin and expressed concern for Paul, it solidified their relationship. And it comforted him and brought him incredible joy during conflict and trial.
Surprisingly, the rebuked person often has to be intentional about extending love and comfort to the one who brings the rebuke. Paul tells the Corinthians to
“make room for us in your hearts” (2 Cor 7:2).
We should do the same for those in our community. Not all people possess Paul’s zeal and boldness, so we should prepare ourselves to graciously accept correction when it comes—solicited or not. Reaching out to those around us and letting them know we appreciate their rebuke will help build up a community that is authentically following Jesus.
Do others approach you about your sin? If you haven’t been rebuked recently, how can you make yourself more approachable?
#Devotional
Deuteronomy 28:1–68; 2 Corinthians 7:2–7; Psalm 41
It’s difficult to take rebuke, especially when it’s unsolicited. We feel exposed and embarrassed when our sin is brought to light. And if we don’t have the humility to accept rebuke, the experience can leave us at odds with the brave soul who assumes the task.
For Paul, who rebuked the Corinthians, news of their love was a relief and comfort to him:
“But God, who comforts the humble, comforted us by the coming of Titus, and not only by his coming, but also by the comfort with which he was comforted among you, because he reported to us your longing, your mourning, your zeal for me, so that I rejoiced even more”
(2 Cor 7:6–7).
We form community when others challenge us and encourage us to live for God. While community can fulfill our social needs, it’s this common purpose that draws us together. When we take rebuke graciously and seek forgiveness from God, it forges the bond of community. When we rebel, or when we’re sensitive and prideful, it creates a rift. Because the Corinthians felt sorrow for their sin and expressed concern for Paul, it solidified their relationship. And it comforted him and brought him incredible joy during conflict and trial.
Surprisingly, the rebuked person often has to be intentional about extending love and comfort to the one who brings the rebuke. Paul tells the Corinthians to
“make room for us in your hearts” (2 Cor 7:2).
We should do the same for those in our community. Not all people possess Paul’s zeal and boldness, so we should prepare ourselves to graciously accept correction when it comes—solicited or not. Reaching out to those around us and letting them know we appreciate their rebuke will help build up a community that is authentically following Jesus.
Do others approach you about your sin? If you haven’t been rebuked recently, how can you make yourself more approachable?
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April 14 - Selfish Anger Equals Murder
#LifeOfChrist
“‘Everyone who is angry with his brother shall be guilty before the court’” (Matthew 5:22).
From Jesus’ own life we know He does not forbid every form of anger. In righteous indignation He twice cleansed the temple of its defiling, profaning influences (Matt. 21:12–13; John 2:14–15). The apostle Paul instructs Christians to
“be angry, and yet do not sin”
(Eph. 4:26). Faithfulness to Christ sometimes demands that we exercise a righteous anger. Many of the current cultural trends, the surges of violence and grossly dishonest and immoral practices, and the unbiblical ideas promoted even within supposedly evangelical circles need to be opposed with righteous anger. That’s because such things undermine the kingdom and glory of God. The psalmist wrote,
“God is a righteous judge, and a God who has indignation every day”
(Ps. 7:11).
In His sermon, Jesus did not speak against legitimate, righteous indignation, but against a selfish anger toward someone for doing something against us, someone who’s just rubbed us the wrong way. The word the Lord used for “angry” indicates a simmering anger that a person nurtures and refuses to let die. Examples of such anger are the long-standing grudge or the smoldering bitterness that refuses to forgive someone. This kind of anger does not want reconciliation and can become so profound as to be a
“root of bitterness springing up”
(Heb. 12:15).
Jesus says anyone who harbors such severe anger against another person is the same as guilty before the civil court of murder and deserving of the death penalty in God’s eyes.
Ask Yourself
So are there names and faces that come to mind when confronted with this stark reminder from Scripture? Is there personal anger that needs instant removal from your heart?
#LifeOfChrist
“‘Everyone who is angry with his brother shall be guilty before the court’” (Matthew 5:22).
From Jesus’ own life we know He does not forbid every form of anger. In righteous indignation He twice cleansed the temple of its defiling, profaning influences (Matt. 21:12–13; John 2:14–15). The apostle Paul instructs Christians to
“be angry, and yet do not sin”
(Eph. 4:26). Faithfulness to Christ sometimes demands that we exercise a righteous anger. Many of the current cultural trends, the surges of violence and grossly dishonest and immoral practices, and the unbiblical ideas promoted even within supposedly evangelical circles need to be opposed with righteous anger. That’s because such things undermine the kingdom and glory of God. The psalmist wrote,
“God is a righteous judge, and a God who has indignation every day”
(Ps. 7:11).
In His sermon, Jesus did not speak against legitimate, righteous indignation, but against a selfish anger toward someone for doing something against us, someone who’s just rubbed us the wrong way. The word the Lord used for “angry” indicates a simmering anger that a person nurtures and refuses to let die. Examples of such anger are the long-standing grudge or the smoldering bitterness that refuses to forgive someone. This kind of anger does not want reconciliation and can become so profound as to be a
“root of bitterness springing up”
(Heb. 12:15).
Jesus says anyone who harbors such severe anger against another person is the same as guilty before the civil court of murder and deserving of the death penalty in God’s eyes.
Ask Yourself
So are there names and faces that come to mind when confronted with this stark reminder from Scripture? Is there personal anger that needs instant removal from your heart?
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Jesus didn’t come preaching tolerance; He came preaching repentance.
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“The silence must be deafening after a sneeze at an atheist gathering.”—Ray Comfort
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Kiss the Son, lest He be angry, and you perish in your way.
Psalm 2:12
Submission to Christ brings protection, rejection of Christ brings destruction.
Psalm 2:12
Submission to Christ brings protection, rejection of Christ brings destruction.
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A real man is not one who conquers women, but one who gives himself for a single one, as Christ did for His church.
April reminder: A strong marriage is not built on big events — it’s built on SMALL DAILY FAITHFULNESS! ✨ A kind word! A gentle touch! A short prayer! These small things create UNSHAKABLE strength! 💪 Zech 4:10 ❤️
Which small faithful act strengthened your marriage most this week? #StrongMarriage #April
Which small faithful act strengthened your marriage most this week? #StrongMarriage #April
Jesus said, “Whoever does the will of God, he is my brother and sister and mother.” Mark 3:35
Earthly families are precious.
They are not primary.
Earthly families are precious.
They are not primary.
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“No scene in sacred history ever gladdens the soul like the scene on Calvary.”—Charles Spurgeon
Come my soul, thy suit prepare;
Jesus loves to answer prayer
He himself has bid thee pray
Therefore will not say thee, Nay.
Newton
Jesus loves to answer prayer
He himself has bid thee pray
Therefore will not say thee, Nay.
Newton