JUDGES 8:4-5 – And Gideon came to the Jordan and crossed over, he and the 300 men who were with him, exhausted yet pursuing. 5 So he said to the men of Succoth, “Please give loaves of bread to the people who follow me, for they are exhausted, and I am pursuing after Zebah and Zalmunna, the kings of Midian.” THEME…
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
Evangelism
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Today’s scripture is the second of three accounts of the Apostle Paul publicly sharing his conversion story when Jesus apprehended him on the Damascus Road. We likely are familiar with this riveting story of God’s relentless and pursuing love.
MATTHEW 9:1-13 – And getting into a boat he crossed over and came to his own city. And behold, some people brought to him a paralytic, lying on a bed. And when Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, “Take heart, my son; your sins are forgiven.” And behold, some of the scribes said to themselves, “This man is blaspheming.”…
1 TIMOTHY 6:11-12 – Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness. Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called and about which you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.” THEME OF THE DAY: WATCH OURSELVES FOR WE ARE BEING WATCHED. Today’s scripture is a portion of…
MATTHEW 5:1-11 – Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him. And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit…
LAMENTATIONS 3:22-23 – The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” THEME OF THE DAY: NEW YEAR PURSUITS. Well, it’s upon us again – New Year’s Eve. The calendar rolls into a new year tomorrow. Despite all that is depressing in our world, there…