John 11 is one of the most exciting chapters in the Bible. Jesus hears that His good friend, Lazarus, is sick. His sisters, Mary and Martha, send word to Jesus, hoping that He will come and heal him. Jesus delays His visit intentionally, during which time Lazarus dies. By the time Jesus and His disciples …
Read-Through-The-Bible [11.07.19]
Today’s read came from Luke 13-18 in which Jesus tells several parables. Jesus tells us there are two types of people: those who will enter the kingdom of heaven, and those who will not. He reminds us that there will come a time when the door to the kingdom will be closed and warns us …
Read-Through-The-Bible [11.06.19]
Today’s read included the story of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10:25-37. Maybe you’ve heard this phrase but didn’t realize it came from a story Jesus told a lawyer who asked Him how to inherit eternal life. Jesus answered the lawyer’s question with a question, “What is written in the Law? How does it read …
Read-Through-The-Bible [11.05.19]
Have you ever had a conversation with someone that you knew was going to be difficult? Maybe you skirted around the central issue for a while, waiting to gauge their reaction? Or are you the kind of person that will get straight to the point, attacking the subject that needs to be addressed without wavering, …
Read-Through-The-Bible [11.04.19]
“What do you think of Jesus?” This was the question of the day in John 7. It was time for the Feast of Tabernacles, and everyone expected Jesus to make an appearance in Jerusalem. Because of the miracles He had done and the very public, controversial encounters with the Pharisees, He was the “talk of …
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