His Love Is Our Light April 12 Mark 4:21, ‘And he said unto them, Is a candle brought to be put under a bushel, or under a bed? and not to be set on a candlestick?’ MARK 4:21-25 Just as a candle or lamp is not to be hid, but rather displayed so that everyone can benefit from its light, …
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Worldly Cares Are Thorns April 11 Luke 8:14, ‘And that which fell among thorns are they, which, when they have heard, go forth, and are choked with cares and riches and pleasures of this life, and bring no fruit to perfection.’ LUKE 8:5-14 This third type of ground is characteristic of a large part of the Body of Christ today. …
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No Distractions, Please April 10 Mark 4:16, ‘And these are they likewise which are sown on stony ground; who, when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with gladness;’ MARK 4:13-20 The second type of person Jesus describes is one who does receive the Word, even with great joy, but his commitment to the Word is shallow. Just as …
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Understanding God’s Word April 9 Luke 8:12, ‘Those by the wayside are they that hear; then cometh the devil, and taketh away the word out of their hearts, lest they should believe and be saved.’ LUKE 8:4-13 The first type of person Jesus describes is someone who doesn’t understand God’s Word (Mt. 13:19). Before God’s Word can penetrate your heart, …
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God’s Word: Use As Directed April 8 Luke 8:11, ‘Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God.’ LUKE 8:4-11 This parable illustrates the importance of the Word of God. God’s Word contains total power, but it has to be planted in our hearts and allowed to germinate before it releases that power. The seed is God’s …
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The Power Of God’s Word Luke 8:11, ‘Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God.’ LUKE 8:11-15 It is through the reading of the Word and the enlightenment of the Holy Spirit that Christ in His fullness is known. What a privilege it is today to have God’s Word in our own language. Six hundred years …
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God’s Truths Belong To His Children Matthew 13:11, ‘He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.’ MATTHEW 13:1-13 The Greek word translated ‘mystery’ here, means ‘something that could not be known by men except by divine revelation, but that, though …
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Jesus, Teacher And Savior Mark 4:2, ‘And he taught them many things by parables, and said unto them in his doctrine,’ MARK 4:1-12 The Greek word used here for ‘doctrine’ means ‘teaching’ and occurs a total of 30 times in the New Testament. The four gospels refer to Jesus teaching 43 times and preaching 19 times, and six verses refer …
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To Whom Much Is Given Matthew 12:43, ‘When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest, and findeth none.’ MATTHEW 12:43-45 Most often, verses 43-45 are used to teach about demon possession and deliverance from evil spirits. Jesus made it clear that getting rid of an unclean spirit is only a part …
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Just Words Matthew 12:37, ‘For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.’ MATTHEW 12:34-37 God created the heavens and the earth and everything that is in the earth by His words (Heb. 11:3). The whole creation was made by, and responds to, words. Our words, when spoken in faith, release either life …
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