July 13 | Disciples Receive Correction
Matthew 16:23, “Jesus turned and said to Peter, ‘Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to me; you do not have in mind the concerns of God, but merely human concerns.’” Could you imagine what it felt like to be Peter and have Jesus call you “Satan?” Some people think Jesus was actually talking…
Read MoreMark 3:20-30 (Part 2)
MARK 3:20-30 20 Then Jesus entered a house, and again a crowd gathered, so that he and his disciples were not even able to eat. 21 When his family heard about this, they went to take charge of him, for they said, “He is out of his mind.” 22 And the teachers of the law…
Read MoreActs 4:23-31 (Part 3)
ACTS 4:23-31 23 On their release, Peter and John went back to their own people and reported all that the chief priests and the elders had said to them. 24 When they heard this, they raised their voices together in prayer to God. “Sovereign Lord,” they said, “you made the heavens and the earth and…
Read MoreLesson 14: Offerings Reveal Where Our Treasures Are.
Definition The offering is a gift to God after our tithes. Scripture Reading Matthew 6:19-21, “19 Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where…
Read MoreJuly 12 | Disciples Eat Jesus’ Words & Drink From the Spirit
John 6:35, “Then Jesus declared, ‘I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.’” The teaching of Jesus found in John 6:25-71 is one of the most misunderstood but pivotal passages in the book of John. Jesus finished feeding the five thousand…
Read MoreJuly 11 | Disciples Are Set Free From Sin
John 8:32, “Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” In today’s passage, Jesus gave the promise of spiritual freedom for all to receive. The teachings and the words Jesus spoke, now found in the Bible, are the truth; and all those who believe Him and do what He says will…
Read MoreJuly 10 | Disciples Hold To the Teachings of Christ
John 8:31, “To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, ‘If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples.’” To be a disciple of Christ it is essential that you hold to His teachings. To claim that you know Jesus and then not do what He teaches makes you a liar according to…
Read MoreJuly 9 | Disciples Do the Work of Jesus
Mark 3:14, “He appointed twelve that they might be with him and that he might send them out to preach.” When disciples spend time with Jesus they get the honor of knowing Him and making Him known. Good works for the disciple are a privilege, not a burden. Our good works may not save us, but…
Read MoreJuly 8 | Disciples Are Always With Jesus
Mark 3:14, “He appointed twelve that they might be with him and that he might send them out to preach.” By far the most important aspect of being a disciple is spending time with Jesus. Doing good works, performing miracles and helping others are all results of spending time with the Master. If a disciple ever…
Read MoreJuly 7 | Disciples Count the Cost
Luke 14:28, “Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Won’t you first sit down and estimate the cost to see if you have enough money to complete it?” Being a disciple of Jesus Christ is free, but it will cost you everything you have. In other words, to be a disciple doesn’t require an…
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