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Christian Devotional – June 27, 2013
VERSE: Acts 26:24–At this point Festus interrupted Paul’s defense. “You are out of your mind, Paul!” he shouted. “Your great learning is driving you insane.” TRUTH: When we share the gospel message with people, we receive a vast array of responses. Festus went so far as to call Paul insane. Paul responds calmly and continues his argument. Are we afraid of how people will respond to the message of Jesus Christ? We must remember that we cannot control their response, we can only be faithful to share. RESPONSE: Father, I pray that You will give me boldness to share and not worry about the response of others. Your message is…
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Christian Devotional – June 26, 2013
VERSE: Acts 25:19–Instead, they had some points of dispute with him about their own religion and about a dead man named Jesus who Paul claimed was alive. TRUTH: Festus was the new governing authority who was holding Paul captive. He wasn’t familiar with the Jewish religion and customs or with Paul’s case specifically so he was trying to figure it out. When asked to summarize it, he made the above statement. No matter who we are speaking with or what their background, the discussion is to always come back to who Jesus is. When sharing with people of other religions, the differences are most quickly found by discussing who Jesus…
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Christian Devotional – June 5, 2013
VERSE: Acts 4:12–Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved. TRUTH: Salvation is found in the name of Jesus Christ. He alone was raised from the dead, the perfect sacrifice for our sins. People try so many different things to give them a sense of security and belonging, but nothing will fulfill us like knowing and being a part of God’s plan of salvation for our life. No other name holds the power of the name of Jesus. Do we give His name the reverence and respect it deserves? REPONSE: Father, I praise You and…
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Christian Devotional – June 3, 2013
VERSE: Acts 2:36–Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Messiah. TRUTH: Peter, empowered by the Holy Spirit, gives the people the message of Jesus Christ during Pentecost. This verse tells the people that no matter what they believe or what they expect, God had a plan for Jesus and His plan was accomplished. Even though the people had crucified Jesus, God was still victorious and raised Him from the dead. God made Jesus to be both Lord and Messiah. Are we living our lives based on God’s plans and declarations for our life or are we still trying…
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Christian Devotional – May 6, 2013
VERSE: Ezekiel 22:30–I looked for someone among them who would build up the wall and stand before me in the gap on behalf of the land so I would not have to destroy it, but I found no one. TRUTH: The people had sinned. They had done evil on God’s sight and God was evaluating their deeds and looking to destroy them, but then makes this statement. God was also looking for someone who would be able to bridge the gap that their sin had created between the people and God. He found no one. This is such a great explanation of what Jesus Christ can to do in our…