Devotionals
The Real Deal
Read: 1 Thessalonians 2:13-20 You received the word of God . . . as what it really is. (v. 13) In verse 13, Paul weaves together ideas about God’s word, his preaching, and the
Jon Opgenorth October 20, 2022
Read: 1 Thessalonians 2:13-20 You received the word of God . . . as what it really is. (v. 13) In verse 13, Paul weaves together ideas about God’s word, his preaching, and the
Read: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 We have been . . . entrusted with the gospel. (v. 4) My grandson Elias was born earlier this year. His lungs were not getting enough oxygen, so he spent
Read: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 You received the word in much affliction, with the joy of the Holy Spirit. (v. 6) I was moved last winter by a request from a family
Read: Acts 17:1-9 These men who have turned the world upside down have come here also. (v. 6) How did you react the first time you understood the gospel of God’s
Read: Revelation 8:1-5 He was given much incense to offer, with the prayers of all God’s people, on the golden altar in front of the throne. (v. 3 NIV) When I’m
Read: Revelation 7:9-17 There before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and before the Lamb.
Read: Revelation 5:1-14 In a loud voice they were saying: “Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain.” (v. 12 NIV) When I find myself longing to worship Jesus, to see him
Read: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Therefore encourage one another with these words. (v. 18 NIV) In the early days after Jesus’ resurrection, many believers seemed confused about the situation of their loved
Read: Acts 1:4-14 You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you. (v. 8 NIV) In today’s reading, we hear again Jesus’ instruction to and his promises for his