November 30 | By Faith We Overcome the Devil
Revelation 12:11, “They triumphed over him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony; they did not love their lives so much as to shrink from death.” When everything in this life is said and done, we will all appear before the Judgment Seat of Christ. Only the ones who have…
Read MoreLesson 6: Overcoming Bitterness.
Definition A hindrance is something that prevents us from being obedient to God’s commands. Scripture Reading James 3:14, “But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth.” Main Points BITTER ENVY: Bitter envy can come into a person’s heart when they think God…
Read MoreNovember 29 | By Faith Paul Fought the Good Fight
2 Timothy 4:7, “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” If there was ever a disciple in the New Testament that understood persecution, rejection and abuse- it was Paul the apostle. Take a moment to read 2 Corinthians 11:23-30 as he described the many hardships and sufferings…
Read MoreNovember 28 | By Faith Phoebe was a Great Leader
Romans 16:1, “I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a deacon of the church in Cenchreae.” The Bible only mentioned Phoebe in two verses, Romans 16:1-2, where Paul wrote, “1 I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a deacon of the church in Cenchreae. 2 I ask you to receive her in the Lord in a…
Read MoreNovember 27 | By Faith Timothy was a Spiritual Son
Philippians 2:22, “But you know that Timothy has proved himself, because as a son with his father he has served with me in the work of the gospel.” The story of Paul and Timothy in the Bible is a remarkable story of discipleship and loyalty. Paul most likely led Timothy to the Lord in his first…
Read MoreNovember 26 | By Faith Priscilla and Aquila Discipled Apollos
Acts 18:26, “He [Apollos] began to speak boldly in the synagogue. When Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they invited him to their home and explained to him the way of God more adequately.” Priscilla and Aquila were a power couple in the early church. They were fellow coworkers in the gospel with Paul and like him…
Read MoreNovember 25 | By Faith Philip Brought Revival
Acts 8:6-8, “6 When the crowds heard Philip and saw the signs he performed, they all paid close attention to what he said. 7 For with shrieks, impure spirits came out of many, and many who were paralyzed or lame were healed. 8 So there was great joy in that city.” After Stephen was martyred, Philip…
Read MoreNovember 24 | By Faith Stephen was Martyred
Acts 7:59-60, “59 While they were stoning him, Stephen prayed, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.” 60 Then he fell on his knees and cried out, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” When he had said this, he fell asleep.” The death of Stephen, the church’s first martyr, is inspiring because his life of courage…
Read MoreMark 1:29-34 (Part 3 – Jesus is My Healer)
MARK 1:29-34 29 As soon as they left the synagogue, they went with James and John to the home of Simon and Andrew. 30 Simon’s mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and they immediately told Jesus about her. 31 So he went to her, took her hand and helped her up. The fever left…
Read MoreActs 2:22-36 (Part 2 – Jesus of Nazareth)
ACTS 2:22-36 22 “Fellow Israelites, listen to this: Jesus of Nazareth was a man accredited by God to you by miracles, wonders and signs [Ex. 4:1–9; Ex. 7:3; Deut. 18:15–19; Ps. 72:18; Dan. 6:27; Is. 61:1-2], which God did among you through him [Ex. 4:11–12; Ps. 77:14], as you yourselves know. 23 This man was…
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