If anyone is to come after Me, he must deny himself, pick up his cross, and follow

Matthew 16:24

Adam- Noah- Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob

They all tell of Jesus and His Church. What we teach and practice today.

The 99 sheep left behind in the parable of the lost sheep not only tells us how we find Jesus when we leave it all behind, but how much our repentance truly means to Him. This also explains why they don't exist.

This lesson is not about Jesus leaving the 99 to find us. It's about how we find Jesus when we leave the 99 and how great that celebration is.

In Matthew, it's a faceless man. In Luke, it's a pharisee. No shepherd is ever mentioned, let alone the Good Shepherd, compared to.

Scripture- Genesis 2:7

Genesis 9:6

Colossians 1:15

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The Gospel Bonus- Though it's not found in scripture, it may be a very useful tool in studying the passages. Do you remember what it was like before you took your first spiritual breath?

The Gospel Pt 1- Why does scripture say I'm dead when I've only ever been alive all my life? Do I have free will? Is Christ a gift that I can accept or reject? Do I have that choice, or am I just a mindless pawn for Him to do what He will?

What can you say about someone who claims the teachings of Christ but wants Israel dead? Are these people spiritually trustworthy?

It's amazing how God continues to use the land of Israel to physically display the spiritual battle of the Church.

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Is Holloween scary or sexy? Silly or serious? Does Halloween make us evil, or is it an exuse to enjoy playfully evil thoughts? Is the season in and of itself evil? Is there evil inside us that becomes plain and obvious during this season by way of entertainment?

Here is the final devotion of Halloween vs Scripture.