The hymn "What a Friend We Have in Jesus" is a great reminder that Jesus is our friend when we trust in him as Lord and Savior. Matthew 11:19 states that Jesus is a friend to tax collectors and sinners, so we have the great blessing that we have an unwavering and faithful friend.

Devotionables #155 - Matthew 11:19Devotionables is a ministry of The Ninth & O Baptist Church in

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John 11:35 is perhaps most well known for its brevity. It's the shortest verse in the English Bible. Two words. While it's a brief statement, it packs a powerful truth. Pastor Jeff Elieff helps us consider the heart of Jesus as we see it in John 11.

Devotionables #154 - John 11Devotionables is a ministry of The Ninth & O Baptist Church in

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In chapters 10 of Gentle & Lowly, Dane Ortlund expresses how our love for God must surpass even our love for our parents, as seen in Matthew 10:37. Michael Knight helps us consider our job is as parents and examples to children. We are called to display God as the pinnacle and focus of our ultimate love. Why do we not make God the utmost pursuit and primary purpose of our lives?

Devotionables #153 - Matthew 10:37Devotionables is a ministry of The Ninth & O Baptist Church in

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Pastor Philip takes a look at God's Advocate Agency. Jesus Christ, the righteous is our advocate! He pleads for us. He helps us. Do you have Christ as your advocate?Devotionables is a ministry of The Ninth & O Baptist Church in

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Juan Mendoza helps us consider the powerful truth found in Hebrews 7:25. Jesus can save to the uttermost all who place their faith in him. Big sinners require a bigger savior. Jesus is that savior!Devotionables is a ministry of The Ninth & O Baptist Church in

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Jesus serves as our great high priest who saves to the uttermost and intercedes on our behalf, and represents us before our Father. His priesthood is endless, saves, and his ministry of intercession for those who draw near to God never ends.

Devotionables #150 - Hebrews 7:25Devotionables is a ministry of The Ninth & O Baptist Church in

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Ryan Hanley helps us consider this question from Chapter 7 of Dane Ortlund's book, Gentle and Lowly, "What father could bring himself to put up for adoption his beloved son, just because his son messed up big time?" God is not throwing up his hands in exasperation with us. He is our loving Father who will not disown us but discipline us out of love for our good.

Devotionables #149 - Hosea 11:8Devotionables is a ministry of The Ninth & O Baptist Church in

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Jesus offers himself as the Bread of Life to satisfy our spiritual hunger. Whoever comes to Jesus will never be cast out. We who are in Christ will by faith be saved and raised with him on the last day. Who can you share this good news with today?

Devotionables #148 - John 6:37Devotionables is a ministry of The Ninth & O Baptist Church in

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Don't delay in coming to Jesus. He deals gently with all types of sinners. Just come to him. Failure to come will surely bring his wrath. Come now, come humbly, receive forgiveness from our great and gentle High Priest. Devotionables is a ministry of The Ninth & O Baptist Church in

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Jesus stands ready to help. He can sympathize with our weaknesses. He knows the power of temptation more than anyone else, for he is the only one who has withstood the powerful allurement of sin. He's eager and capable of helping you today! As our great High Priest, he intercedes on our behalf.

Devotionables #146 - Hebrews 4:15Devotionables is a ministry of The Ninth & O Baptist Church in

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