Category: Devotionals

Devotionals

The Greatest Proof of Jesus’s Humanity

Read: Matthew 26:36-46 My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will. (v. 39 NIV) It’s common

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It May Be a Long Haul

Read: Matthew 25:1-10 The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take any oil with them. (v. 3 NIV) We’re used to hearing that Christ’s return may take us

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No New Messiahs

Read: Matthew 24:23-35 Many will come in my name, claiming, “I am the Messiah,” and will deceive many. (v. 5 NIV) During a week of ministry in Seoul, Korea, in

Devotionals

Jesus’s Tone of Voice

Read: Matthew 23:32-39 How often I have longed to gather your children together . . . and you were not willing. (v. 37 NIV) I have often wished the Bible

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Two Ways to Be Outside

Read: Matthew 22:1-14 Tie him hand and foot, and throw him outside. (v. 13 NIV) At first it seems so unfair. A king has thrown a wedding feast for his

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Who Is in God’s Kingdom?

Read: Matthew 21:33-46 I tell you that the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people who will produce its fruit. (v. 43 NIV)

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Are You Jealous Because God Is Gracious?

Read: Matthew 20:1-16 I want to give the one who was hired last the same as I gave you. (v. 14 NIV) Human nature can be remarkably predictable. I am

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Whole Life Stewardship

Read: Matthew 19:16-26 Go, sell your possessions and give to the poor. (v. 21 NIV) Countless readers of the story of the rich young ruler have asked, “Does God call

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Forgiven People Forgive

Read: Matthew 18:21-35 This is how my heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother or sister from your heart. (Matt. 18:35 NIV) Stan stomped out