“After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it. His appearance was […]
04/08/23 Daily Devotion – The last week of Jesus’ life – Saturday (another day of plotting!)
The next day, the one after Preparation Day, the chief priests and the Pharisees went to Pilate. “Sir,” they said, “we remember that while he was still alive that deceiver said, ‘After three days I will rise again.’ So give the order for the tomb to be made secure until the third day. Otherwise, his […]
04/07/23 Daily Devotion – The last week of Jesus’ life – Friday (A day of darkness)
“From the sixth hour until the ninth hour darkness came over all the land.” (Matthew 27:45 NIV84) For centuries Christians on this day (Good Friday) have participated in the tenebrae service (the service of darkness). Darkness comes into play in a couple of ways on Good Friday. Not only did we have the unnatural darkness […]
04/06/23 Daily Devotion – The last week of Jesus’ life – Thursday (A sacred day)
“While they were eating, Jesus took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, ‘Take and eat; this is my body.’ Then he took the cup, gave thanks and offered it to them, saying, ‘Drink from it, all of you. This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured […]
04/05/23 Daily Devotion – The last week of Jesus’ life – Wednesday (The kingdom Parables) draft
“At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like…” (Matthew 25:1 NIV84) On Saturday, Jesus honors the Sabbath day. On Sunday, He triumphantly enters Jerusalem as King of all. On Monday, Jesus physically cleanses the temple. On Tuesday, He spiritually cleanses the temple by silencing the religious leaders of His day with biblical truth. […]
04/04/23 Daily Devotion – The last week of Jesus’ life – Tuesday (Temple Takeover day 2)
“Jesus entered the temple courts, and, while he was teaching, the chief priests and the elders of the people came to him. ‘By what authority are you doing these things?’ they asked. ‘And who gave you this authority?’” (Matthew 21:23 NIV84) In reading the gospels, it’s a bit tough to determine exactly what things might […]
Christmas Devotion – Dec. 26: Exceeding great joy!
“When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy.” Matthew 2:10 NASB This verse is describing the reaction of the Wise Men as they left Jerusalem and once again saw the star they had been following for 2 years but had lost sight of when they entered into Jerusalem. How disappointed they must have […]
Christmas Devotion – Dec. 25: A promise of a resurrection
“For as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of a huge fish, so the Son of Man will be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.” Matthew 12:40 Merry Christmas!!! I pray that this Advent journey through the Messianic prophecies has been a blessing to you. This morning we […]
11/26/2022 Daily Devotion – Don’t make this mistake!
“But some of them said, ‘By Beelzebub, the prince of demons, he is driving out demons.’” (Luke 11:15, NIV84) Do you doubt Jesus sometimes? That’s all right! Have you ever been confused as to why He did or said a certain thing that is recorded in the Bible? You’re not alone, and it is all […]
07/29/22 Daily Devotion – There’s no question about our future!
“When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on his throne in heavenly glory. All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate the people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. He will put the sheep […]
