Salvation, Service, and Surrender Thru the Bible in a Year Luke’s account of Jesus’ journey from Jericho to Jerusalem brings us to the edge of history’s greatest turning point—the cross. These chapters, Luke 19 and 20, pull us close to the heartbeat of Jesus as He moves steadily toward His crucifixion and resurrection. We watchContinue reading “From Jericho to Jerusalem”
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When the Master Returns
A Day in the Life of Jesus The morning air was still as Jesus sat with His disciples on the Mount of Olives. They had been asking Him about the end of the age, the signs of His coming, and what it would mean for the world they knew. His answer was both startling andContinue reading “When the Master Returns”
The Counselor and Communicator
Thru the Bible in a Year Scripture Reading: Luke 12–13 Christ the Teacher: His Classroom Is Everywhere Jesus never restricted His teaching to the synagogue or the mountaintop. He turned every road, meal, and interruption into an opportunity for revelation. In Luke 12 and 13, we find Him instructing His disciples privately and confronting crowdsContinue reading “The Counselor and Communicator”
When the Sky Trembles, the Word Stands
A Day in the Life of Jesus Scripture Reading: Matthew 24:29–35 (see also Mark 13:24–31; Luke 21:25–33) Introduction: When the Familiar Fails Not long ago, I stood in my driveway watching storm clouds roll across the horizon. The light dimmed, the wind rose, and the air felt charged with electricity. For a moment, I thoughtContinue reading “When the Sky Trembles, the Word Stands”
The Lord’s Work and Warnings
Thru the Bible in a Year Reading: Luke 10–11 The Work of Christ: Truth Declared and Hearts Awakened As we open Luke 10 and 11, we are invited to walk alongside Jesus during a period of His ministry defined by both compassion and confrontation. These two chapters showcase His heart for humanity and His unwaveringContinue reading “The Lord’s Work and Warnings”
When Faith Meets the Future
A Day in the Life of Jesus Matthew 24:15–22 (also Mark 13:14–20; Luke 21:20–24) Walking with Jesus Through the Warning It’s easy to overlook how unsettling this moment must have been. As Jesus sat with His disciples, He spoke of the future in terms so vivid that it shook their understanding of faith and security.Continue reading “When Faith Meets the Future”
When the World Trembles, Stay Steady in Christ
A Day in the Life of Jesus Scripture: Mark 13:5–13 (see also Matthew 24:4–14; Luke 21:8–19) Walking Through the Passage There’s a quiet honesty in Jesus’ words on the Mount of Olives. He looked across the valley toward the temple, knowing its days were numbered, and He told His disciples what few leaders would dareContinue reading “When the World Trembles, Stay Steady in Christ”
From the Manger to the Ministry
Thru the Bible in a Year Reading through Luke 2 and 3 feels like standing on holy ground. In these chapters, we journey from the humility of Christ’s birth to the majesty of His divine calling. Luke’s careful detail gives us a front-row seat to the unfolding story of God’s salvation—first in a manger, thenContinue reading “From the Manger to the Ministry”
When Love Weeps Over the Lost
A Day in the Life of Jesus There are moments in Scripture that seem to stop time—where the heart of Jesus is laid bare in such tenderness that we can almost hear His voice trembling with sorrow. Matthew 23:37–39 captures one of those moments: “O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stonesContinue reading “When Love Weeps Over the Lost”
When Servanthood Outshines Leadership
Did You Know Did You Know… that true greatness begins with servanthood? In Mark 10:44–45, Jesus declared, “Whoever of you desires to be first shall be slave of all. For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.” Those wordsContinue reading “When Servanthood Outshines Leadership”