Devotionables

It's Monday of Passion Week, Jesus' Final Week, and what can he be found doing? Is he checking the last things on his bucket list? He does something completely unexpected! What are the events of cursing a tree and cleaning out the temple supposed to communicate to us about Jesus? Pastor Adam discusses in today's devotionable.

Devotionables #297: Unexpected Jesus

Mark 11

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We begin a ten-part series on the final week of Jesus' known as Holy Week or Passion Week. The amount of space each gospel author gives to this week only highlights its prominence. The week begins with the event known as the Triumphal Entry. Jesus is in complete control, and no longer is obscuring his identity as Israel's Messiah-King but announces it for all in this overt and open act as the one who comes in peace ready to save. How will the people respond? Hosanna, the King, is here! What is your response to Jesus?

Devotionables #296: Hosanna, the King is Here!

John 12:12-19

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You and I are in great need of mercy. Thankfully, the Lord is rich in mercy. He has an abundance of it! And the good news is that he is not stingy but lavishly bestows it upon all who cry out to Him in faith.

Devotionables #295: God is Rich and is not Stingy

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You've probably heard it said that money is the root of all evil. This phrase is misapplied to the Apostle Paul writing to Timothy. Paul told his young friend that the "love of money" is the root of all kinds of evil. Oh, how one word can make a difference! Why did Paul write this to Timothy? What did he mean, and how can we rightly apply it to our lives today?

Devotionables #294: Money is NOT the Root of All Evil

1 Timothy 6:10

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Jesus makes several wonderful promises in the Gospel of John. One of which is found in chapter 12, where he says, "And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself." What does Jesus mean by this statement? David Christensen helps us to consider the passage faithfully within its context.

Devotionables #293: When I Am Lifted Up

John 12:32-33

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It's not uncommon to hear people pray the promises of 2 Chronicles 7:14 for their nation. It's right, and we are commanded to pray for our governing authorities. We should pray for our countries often. Let's frequently pray that God would give wisdom to our leaders and that they would execute their responsibilities with righteousness and justice. Let's pray for God to save sinners. Let's pray that churches would lead the way in our communities. However, we must remember that the specific context of this verse is for Israel–the people of God.

Devotionables #292: The People of My Land

2 Chronicles 7:14

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One of the most beloved themes that run through the Bible is God's promise of his presence. The believer takes immense joy and comfort knowing that God is with us! Not only can we have confidence in the general principle of God's presence with us, but Jesus also encourages us that he will be with us at specific times and in challenging circumstances.

Devotionables #291: Where Two or Three Gather in My Name

Matthew 18:20

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A favorite verse for many is Jeremiah 29:11. It reminds us that God is in charge and has a plan for us. Let's take a moment to remember the backdrop of this wonderful verse in today's devotionable.

Devotionables #290: God's Plans for You

Jeremiah 29:11

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Perhaps the most well-known verse in the Bible is Matthew 7:1. Jesus says, "Do not judge, and you will not be judged." What does Jesus mean by this statement? Jonah Chitty helps us break down this passage on today's Devotionable.

Devotionables #289: Don't Judge Me

Matthew 7:1

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Jesus makes an astonishing promise regarding prayer. There are usually two errors regarding this promise. One, we may be tempted to overly qualify what Jesus said, leading us to not ask him for much in prayer. Or conversely, we can pray selfishly and not receive what we ask for because we ask with wrong motives. Let's take Jesus at his word and pray BIG prayers for his glory and the good of ourselves and others.

Devotionables #288: Pray BIG Prayers

John 14:14

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