Topic:From Persecution to Proclamation A daily devotion for May 20th Read the Scripture: Acts 8:1-4 And Saul approved of their killing him. On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria. Godly men buried Stephen and mourned deeply for him. But Saul began to destroy …
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Topic:A New Community May 20, 2018 Read: Acts 2:1–12, 42–47 | Bible in a Year: 1 Chronicles 10–12; John 6:45–71 All the believers were together and had everything in common. Acts 2:44 My friend Carrie’s five-year-old daughter, Maija, has an interesting approach to playtime. She loves mixing together dolls from different playsets to come up with a new community. In …
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Topic:TRADITION NEUTRALIZES – May 20 Mark 7:13, “Making the word of God of none effect through your tradition, which ye have delivered: and many such like things do ye.” MARK 7:1-13 Deuteronomy 4:2 clearly states “Ye shall not add unto the word which I command you, neither shall ye diminish ought from it . . . .” This same thought …
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Topic:Free From the Curse Kenneth Copeland Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree. Galatians 3:13 You know the story. Satan came to Adam’s wife in the form of a serpent and deceived her into disobeying God. Adam, although …
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Topic:The First Martyr A daily devotion for May 19th Read the Scripture: Acts 7:57-8:1 While they were stoning him, Stephen prayed, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit. Then he fell on his knees and cried out, Lord, do not hold this sin against them. When he had said this, he fell asleep. And Saul approved of their killing him. Acts 7:59-8:1 …
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Topic:Don’t Waste Time Wondering Kenneth Copeland Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is. Ephesians 5:17 So many believers wring their hands and worry about whether or not they’re praying according to God’s will. “Oh, dear me,” they say, “I certainly can’t expect God to do something for me that’s outside His will.” And …
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Topic:Even If May 19, 2018 Read: Daniel 3:8–18 | Bible in a Year: 1 Chronicles 7–9; John 6:22–44 The God we serve is able to deliver us from [the fire] . . . . But even if he does not, we want you to know, Your Majesty, that we will not serve your gods. Daniel 3:17–18 Sometimes life deals us …
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Topic:TAKING OFF THE MASKS – May 19 Mark 7:6, “He answered and said unto them, Well hath Esaias prophesied of you hypocrites, as it is written, This people honoureth me with their lips, but their heart is far from me.” MARK 7:6-9 This is the biblical definition of a hypocrite, “someone whose words and heart (actions) don’t agree.” A hypocrite …
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Commitment and Purpose By Billy Graham • May 19 • Topics: Christian Living
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Topic: Overflowing May 18, 2018 Read: Romans 15:4–13 | Bible in a Year: 1 Chronicles 4–6; John 6:1–21 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him. Romans 15:13 “No! No! No! NO!” I screamed. It didn’t help. Not one bit. My brilliant solution for our plugged problem—flushing again—accomplished exactly the opposite …
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