Psalm 23 The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, — he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul.He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the darkest valley,I will fear no evil, — for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. Read the context Do you ever just want a break from it all? Wouldn't it be nice to get off the grid for a few days and just relax. Life drags on us — fears,...
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Acts 3:13–15 The God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, the God of our fathers, has glorified his servant Jesus. You handed him over to be killed, and you disowned him before Pilate, though he had decided to let him go. You disowned the Holy and Righteous One and asked that a murderer be released to you. You killed the author of life, but God raised him from the dead. We are witnesses of this. Read the context God's fingerprints were present throughout history: He spoke to the patriarchs — Abraham,...
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Deut.18:17–19 The Lord said to me: “What they say is good. I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their fellow Israelites, and I will put my words in his mouth. He will tell them everything I command him. I myself will call to account anyone who does not listen to my words that the prophet speaks in my name. Read the context When God wanted to speak to his people, Moses was his mouthpiece. But even the great prophet was a mortal and a sinner. Another prophet was promised. In...
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Luke 24:44–48 He said to them, “This is what I told you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets and the Psalms.” Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures. He told them, “This is what is written: The Messiah will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, and repentance for the forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. You are witnesses of...
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1 Peter 1:18-20 For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your ancestors, but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect. He was chosen before the creation of the world, but was revealed in these last times for your sake. Read the context You remember life’s biggest purchases: The excitement of buying an engagement ring… Signing paperwork to close on your house…...
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Acts 2:32–36 God has raised this Jesus to life, and we are all witnesses of it. Exalted to the right hand of God, he has received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit and has poured out what you now see and hear. For David did not ascend to heaven, and yet he said, “‘The Lord said to my Lord: “Sit at my right handuntil I make your enemies a footstool for your feet.”’ Read the context "The sun never sets on the British Empire." During the colonial era, kings' power spread across the world....
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Luke 24:13–35 "The chief priests and our rulers handed him over to be sentenced to death, and they crucified him; but we had hoped that he was the one who was going to redeem Israel." Did not the Messiah have to suffer these things and then enter his glory?” And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning himself. Read the context Two disciples walked down the road. They thought they knew who Jesus was supposed to be: a hero...
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Psalm 116:5-7 The Lord is gracious and righteous; our God is full of compassion. The Lord protects the unwary;when I was brought low, he saved me. Return to your rest, my soul,for the Lord has been good to you. Read the context There is no easy life. Everyone will eventually face a struggle, challenge, or tragedy. Where do you go when you need help in those moments? Before you even ask, God was watching over you. He knows your humble state and promises compassion. When hardship strikes, know...
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1 John 5:1-4 Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, and everyone who loves the father loves his child as well. This is how we know that we love the children of God: by loving God and carrying out his commands. In fact, this is love for God: to keep his commands. And his commands are not burdensome, for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. Read the context The older I get, the more I notice my dad's...
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