Monday Read: Acts 2:42-47 “42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. 44 All the believers were together and had everything in common. 45 They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need. 46 Every day…
Read MorePURPOSE Friday Read: Ephesians 3:10-21 10 His intent was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms, 11 according to his eternal purpose that he accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord. 12 In him and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence. 13 I ask you, therefore,…
Read MorePURPOSE Thursday Read: John 4:19-29 19 “Sir,” the woman said, “I can see that you are a prophet. 20 Our ancestors worshiped on this mountain, but you Jews claim that the place where we must worship is in Jerusalem.” 21 “Woman,” Jesus replied, “believe me, a time is coming when you will worship the Father neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem. 22 You Samaritans…
Read MorePURPOSE Wednesday Read: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 4 There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. 5 There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. 6 There are different kinds of working, but in all of them and in everyone it is the same God at work.7 Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for…
Read MorePURPOSE Tuesday Read: 1 Peter 2:5-10 5 you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. 6 For in Scripture it says: “See, I lay a stone in Zion, a chosen and precious cornerstone,and the one who trusts in him will never be put to…
Read MorePURPOSE Monday Read: Matthew 5:13-16 13 “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. 14 “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be…
Read MoreAN EVANGELIST? Friday Read: 1 Corinthians 1:17 “17 For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel—not with wisdom and eloquence, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power. ” (NIV 1 Corinthians 1:17) Study: Many Christians do not feel adequate to do “evangelism.” These Christians feel that they do not know…
Read MoreAN EVANGELIST? Thursday Read: Mark 16:16 “16 Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.” (NIV Mark 16:16) Study: The act of sharing God’s love with the world, or evangelism, is a commandment that God gives to us. We are commanded by God to tell the truth, to…
Read MoreAN EVANGELIST? Wednesday Read: Acts 2:38 38 “Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. ” (NIV Acts 2:38) Study: Evangelism is an act of love. It has been said, “Shouldn’t we just let…
Read MoreAN EVANGELIST? Tuesday Read: 1 Peter 3:15 15 “But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, ” (NIV 1 Peter 3:15) Study: Sometimes Christians get confused about why we…
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