Category: Devotion
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Devotional for March 17th, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 5:12-19 12 Therefore, just as sin came into the world through one man, and death through sin, and so death spread to all men because all sinned- 13 for sin indeed was in the world before the law was given, but sin is not counted where there is no law. 14…
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Devotional for March 16th, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 5:9-11 9Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from the wrath of God through Him. 10For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more, having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His life. 11And not only this,…
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Devotional For March 15th, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 5:6-8 6 For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. 7 For one will scarcely die for a righteous person—though perhaps for a good person one would dare even to die— 8 but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for…
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Devotional for March 14th, 2017
Text: Romans 5:3-5 3 And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; 4 and perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5 Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us. (NKJV) Perspective: “a particular attitude…
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Devotional for March 13th, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 5:1-2 1Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2through whom also we have obtained our introduction by faith into this grace in which we stand; and we have confidence in hope of the glory of God. II. Reflection Questions: 1. We have talked a…
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Devotional for March 10th, 2017
I. Text: Romans 4:22-25 “Now it was not written for his sake alone that it was imputed to him, but also for us. It shall be imputed to us who believe in Him who raised up Jesus our Lord from the dead, who was delivered up because of our offenses, and was raised because of…
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Devotional for March 10th, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 4:16-22 16 For this reason it depends on faith, in order that the promise may rest on grace and be guaranteed to all his descendants, not only to the adherents of the law but also to those who share the faith of Abraham (for he is the father of all of…
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Devotional for March 9th, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 4:13-15 13For the promise to Abraham or to his descendants that he would be heir of the world was not through the Law, but through the righteousness of faith. 14For if those who are of the Law are heirs, faith is made void and the promise is nullified; 15for the Law brings about…
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Devotional for March 8th, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 4:9-12 9 Is this blessing then only for the circumcised, or also for the uncircumcised? For we say that faith was counted to Abraham as righteousness. 10 How then was it counted to him? Was it before or after he had been circumcised? It was not after, but before he was circumcised. 11 He received the sign of…
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Devotional for March 7th, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 4:4-8; John 1:43-49; Psalm 32 “Now to him who works, the wages are not counted as grace but as debt. But to him who does not work but believes on Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is accounted for righteousness, just as David also describes the blessedness of the man…
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Devotional for March 6th, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 4:1-3 1What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather according to the flesh, has found? 2For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God. 3For what does the Scripture say? “ABRAHAM BELIEVED GOD, AND IT WAS CREDITED TO HIM AS RIGHTEOUSNESS.” II. Reflection Questions: 1. What…
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Devotional for March 4th, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 3:27-31 27Where then is boasting? It is excluded. By what kind of law? Of works? No, but by a law of faith. 28For we maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from works of the Law. 29Or is God the God of Jews only? Is He not the God of Gentiles also? Yes, of Gentiles…
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Devotional for March 3rd, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 3:21-26 21 But now the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law, although the Law and the Prophets bear witness to it— 22 the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction: 23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24 and are justified by his grace as…
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Devotional for March 2nd, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 3:19-20 19Now we know that whatever the Law says, it speaks to those who are under the Law, so that every mouth may be closed and all the world may become accountable to God; 20because by the works of the Law no flesh will be justified in His sight; for through…
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Devotional for March 1st, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 3:10-18 10 as it is written: “None is righteous, no, not one; 11 no one understands; no one seeks for God. 12 All have turned aside; together they have become worthless; no one does good, not even one.” 13 “Their throat is an open grave; they use their tongues to deceive.” “The venom of asps…
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Devotional for February 28th, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 3:5-8 “5But if our unrighteousness demonstrates the righteousness of God, what shall we say? The God who inflicts wrath is not unrighteous, is He? (I am speaking in human terms.) 6May it never be! For otherwise, how will God judge the world? 7But if through my lie the truth of God abounded to…
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Devotional for February 27th, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 3:1-4 1Then what advantage has the Jew? Or what is the benefit of circumcision? 2Great in every respect. First of all, that they were entrusted with the oracles of God. 3What then? If some did not believe, their unbelief will not nullify the faithfulness of God, will it? 4May it never be! Rather,…
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Devotional for February 25th, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 2:28-29 28 For he is not a Jew who is one outwardly, nor is circumcision that which is outward in the flesh; 29 but he is a Jew who is one inwardly; and circumcision is that of the heart, in the Spirit, not in the letter; whose praise is not from…
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Devotional For February 24th, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 2:24-27 24 For “THE NAME OF GOD IS BLASPHEMED AMONG THE GENTILES BECAUSE OF YOU,” just as it is written. 25 For indeed circumcision is of value if you practice the Law; but if you are a transgressor of the Law, your circumcision has become uncircumcision. 26 So if the uncircumcised…
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Devotional for February 23rd, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 2:17-23 17 But if you call yourself a Jew and rely on the law and boast in God 18 and know his will and approve what is excellent, because you are instructed from the law; 19 and if you are sure that you yourself are a guide to the blind, a…
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Devotional for February 22nd, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 2:12-16 12 For all who have sinned without the law will also perish without the law, and all who have sinned under the law will be judged by the law. 13 For it is not the hearers of the law who are righteous before God, but the doers of the law who will be…
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Devotional for February 21st, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 2:5-11 5 But in accordance with your hardness and your impenitent heart you are treasuring up for yourself wrath in the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God, 6 who “will render to each one according to his deeds”: 7 eternal life to those who by patient…
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Devotional for February 20th, 2017
The Word: Romans 2:1-4 1 Therefore you have no excuse, O man, every one of you who judges. For in passing judgment on another you condemn yourself, because you, the judge, practice the very same things. 2 We know that the judgment of God rightly falls on those who practice such things. 3 Do you…
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Devotional for December 18th, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 1:28-32 28 And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a debased mind, to do those things which are not fitting; 29 being filled with all unrighteousness, sexual immorality, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, evil-mindedness; they are…
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Devotion for February 17th, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 1:24-27 24 Therefore God gave them over in the lusts of their hearts to impurity, so that their bodies would be dishonored among them. 25 For they exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen. 26 For this reason God…
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Devotional for February 16th, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 1:18-23 18For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, 19because that which is known about God is evident within them; for God made it evident to them.20For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal…
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Devotional for February 15th, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 1:15-17 15 So, for my part, I am eager to preach the gospel to you also who are in Rome. 16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.…
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Devotional for February 14, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 1:8-14 8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world. 9 For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of His Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in…
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Devotional for February 13th, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 1:1-7 1Paul, a bond-servant of Christ Jesus, called as an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God, 2which He promised beforehand through His prophets in the holy Scriptures, 3concerning His Son, who was born of a descendant of David according to the flesh, 4who was declared the Son of God with power…
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Devotional for February 7th, 2017
Why did Paul write this letter to Romans? Scholars and experts are not clear of the purpose of Paul’s letter to Christians in Rome. Leon Morris, expert and scholar, in his commentary on Romans asks, “Why did the man who did not build on other people’ foundations want to preach in the flourishing church…
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Devotional for February 6th, 2017
This week in Starter we are going to spend looking at the background of the book to the Romans. The goal for this week is to set you up with all the context and insights you would need to have in order to launch into this next four months of studying Romans. Starting on the…
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Devotional for February 4th, 2017
There are plenty of opinions of just about everything in the evangelical circle. Whether it is political or social injustice issue, the church is quite opinionated about these matters. All have become experts in some way to describe and prescribe how to approach certain issues. Perhaps it is good for Christians to have conviction on…
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Devotional for February 2nd, 2017
Continuing with our theme for this week that Pastor Chris introduced this past weekend, why are we studying Romans, I came across this blog entry that stirred up my affections for the Bible, and for Romans. I would agree with his thoughts and encourage you to meditate on them today as well. Preparation builds expectation, a…
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Devotional for January 31st, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 1:16-17 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek. For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, “The…
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Devotional for January 30th, 2017
I. The Word: Colossians 1:25-29 25Of this church I was made a minister according to the stewardship from God bestowed on me for your benefit, so that I might fully carry out the preaching of the word of God, 26that is, the mystery which has been hidden from the past ages and generations, but has now been manifested to His saints, 27to whom God…
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Devotional for January 26th, 2017
I. The Word: Psalm 119:145-152 145I cried with all my heart; answer me, O LORD! I will observe Your statutes. 146I cried to You; save me And I shall keep Your testimonies. 147I rise before dawn and cry for help; I wait for Your words. 148My eyes anticipate the night watches, That I may meditate…
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Devotional for January 24th, 2017
I. The Word: Jeremiah 31:33 “But this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, says the LORD: I will put My law in their minds, and write it on their hearts; and I will be their God, and they shall be My people.” Jeremiah 31:33 II. Study…
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Devotional for January 21st, 2017
I. The Word: James 5:16; Romans 15:14; Ephesians 4:25 “Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.” James 5:16 “Now I myself am confident concerning you, my brethren, that you also are full of goodness, filled with…
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Devotional for January 19th, 2017
I. The Word: Philippians 2:3-13 3Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves; 4do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others. 5Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus, 6who, although He existed in the…
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Devotional for January 18th, 2017
I. The Word: Romans 12:3-10 3 For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, each according to the measure of faith that God has assigned. 4 For as in one body we have many members,e and the…
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Devotional for January 17th, 2017
I. The Word: John 3:15-17 “And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of Man be lifted up, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life. For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him…
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Devotional for January, 16th, 2017
I. The Word: Galatians 6:2 – “Bear one another’s burdens, and thereby fulfill the law of Christ.” II. Reflection Questions: 1. What does it mean to “Bear a burden”? 2. What does it look like to belong to a church that does this well for one another? 3. Take a literal minute and ask yourself this…
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Devotional for January 7th, 2017
I. The Word “Now in the morning, having risen a long while before daylight, He went out and departed to a solitary place; and there He prayed.” Mark 1:35 “But Jesus Himself would often slip away to the wilderness and pray.” Luke 5:16 “After He had sent the crowds away, He went up on the…
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Friday, January 6th, 2017
The Word: Luke 11:1 …one of His disciples said to Him, “Lord, teach us to pray…” One of my favorite devotionals to read has always been “My Utmost For His Highest” by Oswald Chambers. If you have never read it I highly recommend it and you can check it out here: https://utmost.org. Below is an excerpt…
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Thursday, January 5th, 2017
I. The Word: Psalm 63:1-8 A Psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah. 1O God, You are my God; I shall seek You earnestly; My soul thirsts for You, my flesh yearns for You, In a dry and weary land where there is no water. 2Thus I have seen You in…
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Wednesday, January 4th,2017
1. The Word: Matthew 14:23 “And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray…” It was often repeated in the scriptures that Jesus would get alone, away from the crowds, to pray. As Jesus was going about healing and bringing the gospel of the kingdom to the…
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Devotional for January 2nd, 2017
I. Word: Psalm 115:1-8 I have divided the 8 verses into two parts. Verses 1-3 will be referred to as “Part A” and verses 4-8 as “Part B”. 1Not to us, O LORD, not to us, But to Your name give glory Because of Your lovingkindness, because of Your truth. 2Why should the nations say,…
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Devotional for December 31st, 2016
“Oh, Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good, and His mercy endures forever.” Psalm 118:1 What I am I thankful for in 2016? Everything. I am thankful for my family. I am thankful for my friends. I am thankful for my mentors. I am thankful for my health. I am thankful for my…
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Wednesday, December 28th, 2016
I. The Word: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 7 So to keep me from becoming conceited because of the surpassing greatness of the revelations, a thorn was given me in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to harass me, to keep me from becoming conceited.8 Three times I pleaded with the Lord about this, that it should…
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Devotional for December 27th, 2016
This week, the last week of the year, we are reflecting on the year here in Starter. I encourage you to do the same with us. In my two post I will share some personal reflections then some reflections on the church. 2016 was quite a year for me personally. The highlight was Eleanor and…
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Devotional for December 26, 2016
Year in Review What a year it has been! 2016 was a year full of events that will go down as one of those years that I will never forget. I mean, Chicago Cubs broke their 108 year old curse to win the world series. I am not a baseball fan, but throughout the years,…
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Devotional for December 24th, 2016
I. The Word: Matthew 2:9-11 9 When they heard the king, they departed; and behold, the star which they had seen in the East went before them, till it came and stood over where the young Child was. 10 When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy.11 And when they had come…
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Devotional for December 22nd, 2016
I. The Word: Matthew 2 14So he got up, took the child and his mother during the night and left for Egypt, 15where he stayed until the death of Herod. And so was fulfilled what the Lord had said through the prophet: “Out of Egypt I called my son.” 16When Herod realized that he had been…
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Devotional for December 20th, 2016
I. The Word: Matthew 2:1-12 2 Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, 2 saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship…
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Devotional for December 19th, 2016
I. The Word: Matthew 2 1After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem 2and asked, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” 3When King Herod heard…
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Devotional for December 17, 2016
I. The Word: Luke 2:4-7 “Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David. So it was, that while they were there, the days were completed for her to be delivered.…
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Devotional for December 16th, 2016
I. The Word: Luke 2 36And there was a prophetess, Anna the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was advanced in years and had lived with her husband seven years after her marriage, 37and then as a widow to the age of eighty-four. She never left the temple, serving night and day with fastings…
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Devotional for December 15th, 2016
I. The Word: Luke 2 25And there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; and this man was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel; and the Holy Spirit was upon him. 26And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had…
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Devotional for December 14th, 2016
I. The Word: Luke 2 21On the eighth day, when it was time to circumcise the child, he was named Jesus, the name the angel had given him before he was conceived. 22When the time came for the purification rites required by the Law of Moses, Joseph and Mary took him to Jerusalem to present…
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Devotional for December 13th, 2016
I. The Word: Matthew 2:1-12 Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, 2 saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to…
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Devotional for December 12th, 2016
I. The Word: Luke 2:8-20 8In the same region there were some shepherds staying out in the fields and keeping watch over their flock by night.9And an angel of the Lord suddenly stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them; and they were terribly frightened. 10But the angel said to them, “Do not be…
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Devotional for December 11th, 2016
I. The Word: Luke 2 1Now in those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus, that a census be taken of all the inhabited earth. 2This was the first census taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. 3And everyone was on his way to register for the census, each to his own city. 4Joseph also went up…
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Devotional for December 10th, 2016
I. The Word: Matthew 1:18-25 18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit. 19 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not wanting to make her a public example, was minded to…
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Devotional for December 9th, 2016
I. The Word: Matthew 1:1-17 1 The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the Son of David, the Son of Abraham: 2 Abraham begot Isaac, Isaac begot Jacob, and Jacob begot Judah and his brothers.3 Judah begot Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez begot Hezron, and Hezron begot Ram.4 Ram begot Amminadab, Amminadab begot Nahshon, and Nahshon begot Salmon.5 Salmon…
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Devotional for December 8th, 2016
I. The Word: Matthew 1:1 “The book of the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah, the son of David, the son of Abraham.” II. Reflection Questions: 1. Why are David and Abraham the only two selected to focus the genealogy of Jesus? 2. What do genealogies teach us? 3. Who is someone you wish could be…
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Devotional for December 7th, 2016
I. The Word: Luke 1:1-4 1Inasmuch as many have undertaken to compile an account of the things accomplished among us, 2just as they were handed down to us by those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and servants of the word, 3it seemed fitting for me as well, having investigated everything carefully from the beginning, to write it out…
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Devotional for December 5th, 2016
I. The Word: Matthew 1-2 and Luke 1-2 Luke 2:41Now His parents went to Jerusalem every year at the Feast of the Passover. 42 And when He became twelve, they went up there according to the custom of the Feast; 43 and as they were returning, after spending the full number of days, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. But…
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Devotional for December 3rd, 2016
I. The Word: Revelation 22 1Then he showed me a river of the water of life, clear as crystal, coming from the throne of God and of the Lamb, 2in the middle of its street. On either side of the river was the tree of life, bearing twelve kinds of fruit, yielding its fruit every month; and the…
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Devotional for December 1st, 2016
I. The Word: Revelation 21:1-4 21 Now I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away. Also there was no more sea. 2 Then I, John, saw the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.…
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Devotional for November 30th, 2016
I. The Word: Revelation 21:1-4, 6 1Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the first heaven and the first earth passed away, and there is no longer any sea. 2And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, made ready as a bride adorned for her husband.…
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Devotional for November 29th, 2016
Revelation 20:11 – 15 11 Then I saw a great white throne and Him who sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away. And there was found no place for them. 12 And I saw the dead, small and great, standing before God, and books were opened. And another book was opened,…
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Devotional for November 28th, 2016
I. The Word: Revelation 19:1-10 1 After this I heard what sounded like the roar of a great multitude in heaven shouting: “Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God, 2 for true and just are his judgments. He has condemned the great prostitute who corrupted the earth by her adulteries. He has avenged on…
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Devotional for November 26th, 2016
D. A. Carson (PhD) is a New Testament scholar from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois. He has written numerous books and commentaries and his works are recognized as one of the best among scholars, theologians, pastors and teachers. I must admit that I have collection of Dr. Carson’s work in my library and…
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Devotional for November 23rd, 2016
My two cents this morning for a good message to listen to will be this message from the President and one of the founders of Every Nation, Steve Murrell. He is a Pastor and leader I look up to very much in that he is not flashy and super-charasmatic, but leads by example and enjoys…
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Devotional for November 22nd, 2016
So for the week of Thanksgiving the Starter team has decided to share with you all sermons with some of our favorite teachers and preachers. So 7 days of getting into the word with the best preachers/teachers according to the team. My (Randy) last teacher/preacher I am thankful for is Duane Sheriff. He is an…
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Devotional for November 21st, 2016
So for the week of Thanksgiving the Starter team has decided to share with you all sermons with some of our favorite teachers and preachers. So 7 days of getting into the word with the best preachers/teachers according to the team. This is my (Randy) second day of sharing who I am thankful for. Ray…
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Devotional for November 20th, 2016
So for the week of Thanksgiving the Starter team has decided to share with you all sermons with some of our favorite teachers and preachers. So 7 days of getting into the word with the best preachers/teachers according to the team. So I, Randy, am up first. This is a no-brainer for me and anyone…
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Devotional for November 19th, 2016
I. The Word: Job 42:7-9 7It came about after the LORD had spoken these words to Job, that the LORD said to Eliphaz the Temanite, “My wrath is kindled against you and against your two friends, because you have not spoken of Me what is right as My servant Job has. 8“Now therefore, take for yourselves seven…
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Devotional for November 18th, 2016
I. The Word: Job 40:1-5 40 Moreover the Lord answered Job, and said: 2 “Shall the one who contends with the Almighty correct Him? He who rebukes God, let him answer it.” 3 Then Job answered the Lord and said: 4 “Behold, I am vile; What shall I answer You? I lay my hand over my mouth. 5 Once I…
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Devotional for November 17th, 2016
I. The Word 13“Be silent before me so that I may speak; Then let come on me what may. 14“Why should I take my flesh in my teeth And put my life in my hands? 15“Though He slay me, yet will I hope in Him. Nevertheless I will argue my ways before Him. What…
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Devotional for November 16th, 2016
I. The Word: Job 1:6-12 6 Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan also came among them. 7 The LORD said to Satan, “From where have you come?” Satan answered the LORD and said, “From going to and fro on the earth, and from walking up…
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Devotional for November 14th, 2016
I. The Word: James 1:2-4 2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. 4 But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. Additional Audio Resource I travel often by plane, especially those…
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Devotional for November 12th, 2016
I. The Word: Galatians 5:16-26 16 So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. 17 For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary to one another, so that you do not do the things that you wish. 18 But if you…
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Devotional for November 11th, 2016
I. The Word: Galatians 5:16-26 16 But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. 17 For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh, for these are opposed to each other, to keep you from doing the…
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Devotional for November 10th, 2016
I. The Word Romans 8:5-14 5For those who are according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who are according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit. 6For the mind set on the flesh is death, but the mind set on the Spirit is life and peace,7because…
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Devotional for November 9th, 2016
I. The Word: Exodus 31:1-11 1 The LORD said to Moses, 2 “See, I have called by name Bezalel the son of Uri, son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah, 3 and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with ability and intelligence, with knowledge and all craftsmanship, 4 to devise artistic designs, to work in…
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Devotional for November 8th, 2016
I. The Word: Romans 12:3-8 3 For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith. 4 For as we have many members in one…
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Devotional for November 7th, 2016
I. The Word: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 1 Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be uninformed. 2 You know that when you were pagans you were led astray to mute idols, however you were led. 3 Therefore I want you to understand that no one speaking in the Spirit of God ever says “Jesus is accursed!” and…
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Devotional for November 5th, 2016
I. The Word: Exodus 40:33-35 33He erected the court all around the tabernacle and the altar, and hung up the veil for the gateway of the court. Thus Moses finished the work. 34Then the cloud covered the tent of meeting, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle. 35Moses was not able to enter the tent of…
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Devotional for November 4, 2016
I. Word: John 16:5-15 5 But now I am going to him who sent me, and none of you asks me, ‘Where are you going?’ 6 But because I have said these things to you, sorrow has filled your heart. 7 Nevertheless, I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go…
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Devotional for November 3rd, 2016
I. The Word: John 16:5-15 (NASB) 5“But now I (Jesus) am going to Him who sent Me; and none of you asks Me, ‘Where are You going?’ 6“But because I have said these things to you, sorrow has filled your heart. 7“But I tell you the truth, it is to your advantage that I go away; for…
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Devotional for November 2nd, 2016
I. The Word: John 14:25-27 25 “These things I have spoken to you while being present with you. 26 But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you. 27 Peace I leave with you, My…
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Devotional for November 1st, 2016
I. The Word: John 14:15-18 15 “If you love Me, keep My commandments. 16 And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever 17 the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him; but you know Him, for He dwells with…
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Devotional for October 31, 2016
I. Word: Genesis 1:1-2; 1:26 1 In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. 2 The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. 26 Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our…
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Devotional for October 30, 2016
I. Word: Genesis 1:1-2; 1:26 1 In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. 2 The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. 26 Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our…
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Devotional for October 28th, 2016
I. The Word: Isaiah 45:1-4 (ESV) 1 Thus says the Lord to his anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I have grasped, to subdue nations before him and to loose the belts of kings, to open doors before him that gates may not be closed: 2 “I will go before you and level the exalted places,…
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Devotional for October, 27th 2016
1 Now I would remind you, brothers, of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, in which you stand, 2 and by which you are being saved, if you hold fast to the word I preached to you—unless you believed in vain. 3 For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance…
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Devotional for October 26th, 2016
I. The Word: Joshua 1:1-9 (NKJV) 1 After the death of Moses, the servant of the Lord, it came to pass that the Lord spoke to Joshua the son of Nun, Moses’ assistant, saying: 2 “Moses My servant is dead. Now therefore, arise, go over this Jordan, you and all this people, to the land which I am…
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