Whoever has the Son has life, whoever does not have the Son of God, does not have life.
1 John 5:12
What a person does with Jesus Christ, is a matter of life and death.
1 John 5:12
What a person does with Jesus Christ, is a matter of life and death.
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When God speaks, truth is absolute, there is no further debate, the argument is over.
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As a Christian, God and his Word are my authority.
It doesn’t matter how many people believe homosexuality isn’t a sin, or that there’s more than two genders, or that there’s many paths to Heaven, because the Bible is God’s perfect Word, and it says otherwise.
It doesn’t matter how many people believe homosexuality isn’t a sin, or that there’s more than two genders, or that there’s many paths to Heaven, because the Bible is God’s perfect Word, and it says otherwise.
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May 31 - Trusting God for Protection
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‘“. . . but deliver us from evil”’” (Matthew 6:13).
If you realize the great danger that temptation poses to your soul, this petition will be a plea for God to provide a protection you can’t give for yourself. You will ask God to watch over your entire being so that in whatever you do or say, see or hear, and wherever you go, He will guard you from sin.
Joseph understood that even though ungodly forces intend certain things for our evil, God can use those things for good (Gen. 50:20). But we may not react to every such situation as Joseph did. Therefore we must seize the promise that “God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, so that you will be able to endure it” (1 Cor. 10:13; cf. John 17:15).
When you sincerely pray “deliver us from evil,” you implicitly submit to your only protection from sin, God’s Word. “Submit therefore to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you” (James 4:7). Submitting to God is in essence submitting to His Word. “Your word I have treasured in my heart, that I may not sin against You” (Ps. 119:11).
In a fallen world we are inadequate to deal with sin’s powerful effects. Therefore we must confess the weakness of our flesh and the absolute powerlessness of our own resources to rescue us from sin’s grasp.
Ask Yourself
Let this be a new day of triumph for you—a fresh start with God, knowing that His eternal might is greater than the allure of any sinful desire. Why continue on in ways that invariably lead to guilt, coldness, and defeat in your life? Choose the way that leads to unknown adventures with the Lord. Be delivered from evil as you take hold of the Father’s hand and just walk away.
#LifeOfChrist
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‘“. . . but deliver us from evil”’” (Matthew 6:13).
If you realize the great danger that temptation poses to your soul, this petition will be a plea for God to provide a protection you can’t give for yourself. You will ask God to watch over your entire being so that in whatever you do or say, see or hear, and wherever you go, He will guard you from sin.
Joseph understood that even though ungodly forces intend certain things for our evil, God can use those things for good (Gen. 50:20). But we may not react to every such situation as Joseph did. Therefore we must seize the promise that “God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, so that you will be able to endure it” (1 Cor. 10:13; cf. John 17:15).
When you sincerely pray “deliver us from evil,” you implicitly submit to your only protection from sin, God’s Word. “Submit therefore to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you” (James 4:7). Submitting to God is in essence submitting to His Word. “Your word I have treasured in my heart, that I may not sin against You” (Ps. 119:11).
In a fallen world we are inadequate to deal with sin’s powerful effects. Therefore we must confess the weakness of our flesh and the absolute powerlessness of our own resources to rescue us from sin’s grasp.
Ask Yourself
Let this be a new day of triumph for you—a fresh start with God, knowing that His eternal might is greater than the allure of any sinful desire. Why continue on in ways that invariably lead to guilt, coldness, and defeat in your life? Choose the way that leads to unknown adventures with the Lord. Be delivered from evil as you take hold of the Father’s hand and just walk away.
May 31: Fighting Loneliness
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1 Chronicles 28:1–29:2; 2 Timothy 4:9–22; Psalm 90:1–17
Loneliness is one of the most disheartening feelings a person can know. Being alone in a time of pain is even worse. Several recent surveys suggest that lonely people—especially teenagers—subtly reach out through their social networks, desperately looking for someone who cares. In a world where anyone can get attention online, we’ve moved away from authentic community. We continue to crave personal interactions—perhaps more so because we have electronic witness to the interactions of others. We as Christians should see this as an opportunity to reach out to disenfranchised, lonely people and show the love of Christ to others.
Paul’s second letter to Timothy illustrates how feelings of loneliness are amplified by pain. He makes one of the most candid statements in the Bible:
“At my first defense, no one came to my aid, but they all deserted me; may it not be counted against them. But the Lord helped me and strengthened me, so that through me the proclamation might be fulfilled and all the Gentiles might hear, and he rescued me from the lion’s mouth. The Lord will rescue me from every evil deed, and will save me for his heavenly kingdom, to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen” (2 Tim 4:16–18).
Paul is angry and hurt, but he’s well aware that God has been and will continue to be his strength. He acknowledges that he needs and craves community, but he clearly states that God is foremost in his life. He then reminds Timothy of God’s work in his life and others’—ending with “Amen,” meaning “So be it.” Paul’s reliance on God’s past faithfulness bears a striking resemblance to a statement from Psa 90:
“O Lord, you have been our help in all generations. Before the mountains were born and you brought forth the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, you are God” (Psa 90:1–2).
This psalm emphasizes that God always has and always will be a “help” to His people. While we can take comfort in that, we should make every effort—as people aspiring to live like Christ—to help others. For Paul found God not only in His provision of spiritual strength, but in the kindness of others.
How can you show God’s kindness and faithfulness to people who are lonely?
#Devotional
1 Chronicles 28:1–29:2; 2 Timothy 4:9–22; Psalm 90:1–17
Loneliness is one of the most disheartening feelings a person can know. Being alone in a time of pain is even worse. Several recent surveys suggest that lonely people—especially teenagers—subtly reach out through their social networks, desperately looking for someone who cares. In a world where anyone can get attention online, we’ve moved away from authentic community. We continue to crave personal interactions—perhaps more so because we have electronic witness to the interactions of others. We as Christians should see this as an opportunity to reach out to disenfranchised, lonely people and show the love of Christ to others.
Paul’s second letter to Timothy illustrates how feelings of loneliness are amplified by pain. He makes one of the most candid statements in the Bible:
“At my first defense, no one came to my aid, but they all deserted me; may it not be counted against them. But the Lord helped me and strengthened me, so that through me the proclamation might be fulfilled and all the Gentiles might hear, and he rescued me from the lion’s mouth. The Lord will rescue me from every evil deed, and will save me for his heavenly kingdom, to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen” (2 Tim 4:16–18).
Paul is angry and hurt, but he’s well aware that God has been and will continue to be his strength. He acknowledges that he needs and craves community, but he clearly states that God is foremost in his life. He then reminds Timothy of God’s work in his life and others’—ending with “Amen,” meaning “So be it.” Paul’s reliance on God’s past faithfulness bears a striking resemblance to a statement from Psa 90:
“O Lord, you have been our help in all generations. Before the mountains were born and you brought forth the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, you are God” (Psa 90:1–2).
This psalm emphasizes that God always has and always will be a “help” to His people. While we can take comfort in that, we should make every effort—as people aspiring to live like Christ—to help others. For Paul found God not only in His provision of spiritual strength, but in the kindness of others.
How can you show God’s kindness and faithfulness to people who are lonely?
DAY 31: What so troubled Christ at the death of His friend Lazarus?
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Reading for Today: 1 Kings 9:1–10:29 Psalm 69:1-4 Proverbs 17:18-19 John 11:30-57 Notes: 1 Kings 9:3 consecrated. The Lord made the temple holy by being present in the cloud (8:10). As proof of the temple’s consecration, the Lord told Solomon that He had…
Jesus never promised his followers a life of luxury, health, or ease.
The Bible is not a manual for getting prosperous in this life. It's about spiritual prosperity and eternal life.
The Bible is not a manual for getting prosperous in this life. It's about spiritual prosperity and eternal life.
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Faith is built on facts, not feelings. Even when you feel empty, the truth of the gospel remains the same.
Keep reading, keep praying, and keep abiding in Jesus.
Keep reading, keep praying, and keep abiding in Jesus.
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I Am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end, says the Lord, who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty.
Revelation 1:8
Divine affirmation, of the certainty of the return of Christ.
Revelation 1:8
Divine affirmation, of the certainty of the return of Christ.
Our LORD God is holy, sovereign, and worthy of all praise. From the rising of the sun to its setting, His Name is to be glorified.
He saves sinners, sustains His people, and reigns forever.
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit...All glory be to God alone.
He saves sinners, sustains His people, and reigns forever.
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit...All glory be to God alone.
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Forwarded from CHRISTIAN STUDY BIBLE 🆕 (Dr. 🚀 T͜͡I͜͡M͜͡O͜͡T͜͡H͜͡Y͜͡ 📑)
Question 4: John 11:30-57 ESV
Jesus wept at Lazarus's tomb—and the crowd was divided in their reaction. Then He prayed aloud before calling Lazarus out. Why did He say He prayed aloud rather than in silence?
Jesus wept at Lazarus's tomb—and the crowd was divided in their reaction. Then He prayed aloud before calling Lazarus out. Why did He say He prayed aloud rather than in silence?
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A) So that the words of His prayer would be recorded and the disciples would remember them always
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B) So that the Father's voice might be heard answering Him before the crowd assembled there
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C) So that those standing there might believe that the Father had sent Him
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D) So that Mary and Martha would know His prayer had already been answered before Lazarus emerged
May closing blessing: “Lord, make our marriage STRONGER, SWEETER, and more like You with every passing day! Let it bloom beautifully for Your glory!” 🌺 Eph 3:17–19 ❤️
Will you pray this blessing together before June begins? #StrongMarriage #May
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Will you pray this blessing together before June begins? #StrongMarriage #May
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The firmest things in the universe, are the promises and purposes of the unchanging God.
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Believers, don't be discouraged when you see evil seemingly winning. God is still on his throne and his plan is moving forward exactly as he said.
The end of the story has already been written: Jesus wins.
The end of the story has already been written: Jesus wins.
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The Gospel will sound offensive to people who love their sin.
The Bible will sound foolish to a world that worships self.
A crucified Savior, repentance, holiness, God's wrath against sin, salvation by grace alone, our inability to do good... none of that flatters human pride.
Christianity was never designed to blend comfortably into a fallen world. 1 Corinthians 1:18
The Bible will sound foolish to a world that worships self.
A crucified Savior, repentance, holiness, God's wrath against sin, salvation by grace alone, our inability to do good... none of that flatters human pride.
Christianity was never designed to blend comfortably into a fallen world. 1 Corinthians 1:18
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For if you live according to the flesh you will die, but if by Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live.
Romans 8:13
Your flesh does not care about eternity, because it is not going with you.
Romans 8:13
Your flesh does not care about eternity, because it is not going with you.
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Jesus is better than anything the world has to offer.
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God is holy and he cannot look at sin with any kind of favor. On our own, we're doomed. This is why we need a Mediator to stand between us and him.
Jesus is that Mediator who paid our debt in full! Go to him today.
Jesus is that Mediator who paid our debt in full! Go to him today.
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June 1: What Wealth Reveals
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2 Chronicles 1:1–3:17; Titus 1:1–4; Psalm 91:1–16
“What would you do if you won the lottery?”
This question always seems to generate the same responses: There’s the person who devises an investment strategy, the dreamer who envisions ending global poverty, the individual who would travel the world, and the person who would buy the house, boat, or car they’ve always wanted.
These responses tell us something about each person’s character and what fulfills them. The root of these desires reveals something about how they perceive their identity in relationship to their culture, family, and God. They feel “in their identity” or “most themselves” when they pursue happiness, others’ happiness, or the things they want.
Solomon experiences an unexpected “wish” scenario. Like winning the lottery or being granted three wishes, Solomon’s response reveals what is important to him, the core of his identity, and how God responds to people who know what He desires. God says to the king, “Ask what I shall give to you” (2 Chr 1:7). Solomon replies with some of the most humble words ever spoken:
“Now, give to me wisdom and knowledge that I may go out and come in before this people [an idiom for a type of leading], for who can judge this, your great people?” (2 Chr 1:10).
In response, God reminds Solomon of all the great things he passed up in this moment, and how doing so showed his true character. As a result, God says that He will also bless Solomon with “wealth, possessions, and honor” (2 Chr 1:11–12). Solomon’s humility demonstrates what it looks like to have a godly identity that’s focused on others rather than ourselves.
To combat selfishness, Paul regularly reminds himself and others that he is
“a slave of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ for the faith of the chosen of God and knowledge of the truth that is according to godliness” (Titus 1:1).
He grounds his statement by testifying to God’s eternal work (Titus 1:2–4).
The difference between present gain and eternal gain is focus: Are we working toward the eternal good of God’s work or the temporal good of our own success? When we align ourselves with who God created us to be, our desires become His desires. Our thirst for gain is quenched by God—sometimes surprisingly. We, like Solomon and Paul, should understand our role in God’s work and request what we need to fulfill that role, trusting that He will provide the rest.
What would you do if you came into a large sum of money? How can you align your desires with God’s?
#Devotional
2 Chronicles 1:1–3:17; Titus 1:1–4; Psalm 91:1–16
“What would you do if you won the lottery?”
This question always seems to generate the same responses: There’s the person who devises an investment strategy, the dreamer who envisions ending global poverty, the individual who would travel the world, and the person who would buy the house, boat, or car they’ve always wanted.
These responses tell us something about each person’s character and what fulfills them. The root of these desires reveals something about how they perceive their identity in relationship to their culture, family, and God. They feel “in their identity” or “most themselves” when they pursue happiness, others’ happiness, or the things they want.
Solomon experiences an unexpected “wish” scenario. Like winning the lottery or being granted three wishes, Solomon’s response reveals what is important to him, the core of his identity, and how God responds to people who know what He desires. God says to the king, “Ask what I shall give to you” (2 Chr 1:7). Solomon replies with some of the most humble words ever spoken:
“Now, give to me wisdom and knowledge that I may go out and come in before this people [an idiom for a type of leading], for who can judge this, your great people?” (2 Chr 1:10).
In response, God reminds Solomon of all the great things he passed up in this moment, and how doing so showed his true character. As a result, God says that He will also bless Solomon with “wealth, possessions, and honor” (2 Chr 1:11–12). Solomon’s humility demonstrates what it looks like to have a godly identity that’s focused on others rather than ourselves.
To combat selfishness, Paul regularly reminds himself and others that he is
“a slave of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ for the faith of the chosen of God and knowledge of the truth that is according to godliness” (Titus 1:1).
He grounds his statement by testifying to God’s eternal work (Titus 1:2–4).
The difference between present gain and eternal gain is focus: Are we working toward the eternal good of God’s work or the temporal good of our own success? When we align ourselves with who God created us to be, our desires become His desires. Our thirst for gain is quenched by God—sometimes surprisingly. We, like Solomon and Paul, should understand our role in God’s work and request what we need to fulfill that role, trusting that He will provide the rest.
What would you do if you came into a large sum of money? How can you align your desires with God’s?
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