About Persecution Matthew 10:23, ‘But when they persecute you in this city, flee ye into another: for verily I say unto you, Ye shall not have gone over the cities of Israel, till the Son of man be come.’ MATTHEW 10:16-26 Persecution is an inevitable part of the Christian life. …
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Godly Sorrow Leads To Repentance Mark 6:12, ‘And they went out, and preached that men should repent.’ MARK 6:7-12 ‘Repent’ comes from the Greek word, ‘metanoeo,’ and literally means to have another mind. Repentance is a necessary part of salvation. Repentance may include Godly sorrow, but sorrow does not always …
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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 …
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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 …
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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, …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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