“Pressed Into Service to Bear His Cross” (11/12)

Daily Notes & Observations

Thought from today’s Bible reading from Matthew 27; Mark 15. While on the way to crucify Jesus, the Roman soldiers compelled another man to carry Jesus’ cross. Why? Tradition tells us that Jesus stumbled on the way to Golgotha and, because He was physically unable to carry the cross, the soldiers found someone else to […]

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If You Love Jesus (11/11)

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Thought from today’s Bible reading from John 14-17. “If you love Me, you will keep My commandments” (John 14:15). There are many people who claim to love Jesus. But how many are diligent to obey Him? Many in the religious world reject the necessity of obedience. They might say that obeying His commandments is good, […]

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“If I Tell You, You Will Not Believe” (11/10)

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Thought from today’s Bible reading from Luke 22; John 13. While Jesus was on trial, He showed us that there will be some who will not accept the truth, even when it is plainly presented to them. “When it was day, the Council of elders of the people assembled, both chief priests and scribes, and […]

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Praying That the Hour Might Pass Him By (11/9)

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Thought from today’s Bible reading from Matthew 26; Mark 14. Jesus prayed in the Garden of Gethsemane before His betrayal. Some have interpreted His prayer to mean that Jesus was praying that He might be able to avoid the cross. Notice what Jesus said as it was recorded by Matthew: “And He went a little beyond […]

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“Each According to His Own Ability” (11/8)

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Thought from today’s Bible reading from Matthew 25. In the parable of the talents, Jesus’ teaching reminds us of the need for each one of us to do what we are capable of doing. “For it is just like a man about to go on a journey, who called how own slaves and entrusted his […]

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Did God Put Barack Obama in the White House?

Many Christians are disappointed in the outcome of the recent Presidential election in which Barack Obama was reelected for another four year term. But despite their disappointment, many have concluded that it must have been God’s will for the President to be reelected. They believe that the Lord must have some plan and a reason […]

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“Most People’s Love Will Grow Cold” (11/7)

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Thought from today’s Bible reading from Matthew 24. Jesus warned His disciples about some difficult times that would be in their future. Sadly, the hardships would cause many to turn away from God and “grow cold” in their love and dedication for Him. “Then they will deliver you to tribulation, and will kill you, and […]

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