What Did Jesus’ Baptism Mean?
As Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw heaven being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. And a voice came from heaven:…
An Entry in Peter’s Diary
Get thee behind me, Satan.Mark 8:33 (KJV)Scripture: Mark 8: 27-38Peter correctly answered Jesus' question of who did people say He was. However, almost immediately, Jesus called him Satan. This devotion…
Does God Keep Secrets?
There are some things that the LORD our God has kept secret; but he has revealed his Law, and we and our descendants are to obey it foreverDeuteronomy 29: 29…
Following the Master’s Bidding
Simon answered, “Master, we’ve worked hard all night and haven’t caught anything. But because you say so, I will let down the nets. Luke 5: 5 (NIV) Scripture: Luke 5:…
What Does It Mean to Follow Jesus?
The previous devotions looked at the job description for believers: to follow Jesus. Matthew 16: 24 says that we are to come after Him, deny ourselves, take up our crosses,…
What Does It Mean to Deny Ourselves
As disciples, we are called to deny ourselves. We, unfortunately, look at that more as a giving up of something rather than changing the focus of our lives. In this…
Jesus in the Tomb
Now there was a man called Joseph, a member of the Council, a good, upright man, who had dissented from their policy and action they had taken. He came from…
Why Was It an Honor That Judas Was Jesus’ Betrayer?
Jesus was very upfront with His disciples that He was about to die. He even identified His betrayer. This daily devotional explores why Jesus said He was honoring Judas when…
What Is the Significance of Jesus Observing Passover?
Passover was the oldest festival observed by the Jewish people. Jesus and His disciples, being good Jewish men, also observed it. This daily devotional looks at the significance of the…
How Do We Give God Control In Our Lives?
God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, Even though the earth be removed, And though the mountains be carried into…