Read: 2 Peter 1:20-21, 2 Timothy 3:16a, Hebrews 4:12
How does this elevate the Bible beyond simply being a “good” book with helpful truths?
Why is this an important issue? What happens if this is compromised? How have you seen this happen?
Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Monday, April 29, 2019
April 29, 2019
Read: Matthew 5:18
Considering the Bible was written thousands of years ago, how can Jesus’ statement appear problematic?
How has the science of archeology validated Jesus’ claim? How does the chart below encourage you?
Considering the Bible was written thousands of years ago, how can Jesus’ statement appear problematic?
How has the science of archeology validated Jesus’ claim? How does the chart below encourage you?
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Manuscript Evidence
for Ancient Writings
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||||
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Author
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Written
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Earliest Copy
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Time Span
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# Mss.
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Caesar
(Gallic Wars)
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100-44
B.C.
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900
A.D.
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1,000
yrs
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10
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Plato
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427-347
B.C.
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900
A.D.
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1,200
yrs
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7
|
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Thucydides
(history)
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460-400
B.C.
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900
A.D.
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1,300
yrs
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8
|
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Tacitus
(annals)
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100
A.D.
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1100
A.D.
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1,000
yrs
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20
|
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Suetonius
(history)
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75-160
A.D.
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950
A.D.
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800
yrs
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8
|
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Homer
(Iliad)
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900
B.C.
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400
B.C.
|
500
yrs
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643
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New
Testament
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40-100
A.D.
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60-117
A.D.
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0-50
yrs
|
24,000
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Saturday, April 27, 2019
April 27, 2019
Read: Luke 2:9-11, Mark 10:45, Matthew 20:17-19, 1 Corinthians 15:14, John 14:6
Based on today’s scripture reading, describe the real identity of Jesus in one sentence.
How does this clarify Christmas, the Cross, and Easter? How have you seen each area redefined today?
What is at stake when the identity of Jesus is altered? What steps of protection must take place?
Based on today’s scripture reading, describe the real identity of Jesus in one sentence.
How does this clarify Christmas, the Cross, and Easter? How have you seen each area redefined today?
What is at stake when the identity of Jesus is altered? What steps of protection must take place?
Friday, April 26, 2019
April 26, 2019
Read: Luke 24:13-31, Matthew 13:10-16
Why did Jesus teach in parables? How was he trying to protect a spiritual process?
In what way did Jesus do the same thing on the road to Emmaus? Be specific. Why is this important?
How does this relate to discovering the real Jesus? How does humility relate? How is God challenging you?
Why did Jesus teach in parables? How was he trying to protect a spiritual process?
In what way did Jesus do the same thing on the road to Emmaus? Be specific. Why is this important?
How does this relate to discovering the real Jesus? How does humility relate? How is God challenging you?
Thursday, April 25, 2019
April 25, 2019
Read: Luke 24:28-36, John 6:44
Describe the stages of revelation that took place between Jesus and the two disciples. Be specific.
How did Jesus test their receptivity? Why? What does this teach about discovering the Lord?
How can pre-conceived ideas hinder God’s revelation? Give an example. How can this be avoided?
Describe the stages of revelation that took place between Jesus and the two disciples. Be specific.
How did Jesus test their receptivity? Why? What does this teach about discovering the Lord?
How can pre-conceived ideas hinder God’s revelation? Give an example. How can this be avoided?
Wednesday, April 24, 2019
April 24, 2019
Read: Luke 24:25-27, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Psalm 119:105
How did Jesus demonstrate the truth of today’s daily devotion on the road to Emmaus?
Why is this important for Christians to always remember? What happens when this is overlooked?
How can this happen to you? Be specific. How can you take this Easter principle into the rest of the year?
How did Jesus demonstrate the truth of today’s daily devotion on the road to Emmaus?
Why is this important for Christians to always remember? What happens when this is overlooked?
How can this happen to you? Be specific. How can you take this Easter principle into the rest of the year?
Tuesday, April 23, 2019
April 23, 2019
Read: Luke 24:25-27, Isaiah 9:6-7, 53:1-5, Psalm 22:16-19, Matthew 17:22-23
On the road to Emmaus, why do you think Jesus provided a bible study before revealing Himself?
In what way was Jesus clarifying the situation? What does this imply about God’s word?
Explain the distinction between assuming and knowing. How is this being misunderstood today?
On the road to Emmaus, why do you think Jesus provided a bible study before revealing Himself?
In what way was Jesus clarifying the situation? What does this imply about God’s word?
Explain the distinction between assuming and knowing. How is this being misunderstood today?
Monday, April 22, 2019
April 22, 2019
Read: Luke 24:13-24
What seemed to be the initial impression of the disciples when Jesus approached them? Why?
In what way was this understandable? What was overlooked given the emotion of the situation?
How can you be tempted to fall into this trap? What does this reveal about hope and hopelessness?
What seemed to be the initial impression of the disciples when Jesus approached them? Why?
In what way was this understandable? What was overlooked given the emotion of the situation?
How can you be tempted to fall into this trap? What does this reveal about hope and hopelessness?
Saturday, April 20, 2019
April 20, 2019
Read: Matthew 27:62-66
During the Sabbath when Jesus was in the tomb, what were the Jewish leaders doing? Why?
What does this imply about times when God appears to be silent? How can you fall into this same trap?
How can prayer help? In what way has your week of devotions prepared you to celebrate Easter?
During the Sabbath when Jesus was in the tomb, what were the Jewish leaders doing? Why?
What does this imply about times when God appears to be silent? How can you fall into this same trap?
How can prayer help? In what way has your week of devotions prepared you to celebrate Easter?
Friday, April 19, 2019
April 19, 2019
Read: Matthew 27:1-61
On Friday, how was Jesus treated by others? What does this highlight about our sinful condition?
What does this imply about the way you should remember Good Friday? How does this challenge you?
Make it a point to thank God throughout the day for the cross. Worship Him for His sacrifice for you!
On Friday, how was Jesus treated by others? What does this highlight about our sinful condition?
What does this imply about the way you should remember Good Friday? How does this challenge you?
Make it a point to thank God throughout the day for the cross. Worship Him for His sacrifice for you!
Thursday, April 18, 2019
April 18, 2019
Read: Matthew 26:17-75
On Thursday, what strikes you about Jesus’ final evening with His disciples? What did He provide?
In what way does Jesus do the same for you today? How does this elevate the importance of communion?
How does this adjust you? What are some ways you can improve your upper room time with Jesus?
On Thursday, what strikes you about Jesus’ final evening with His disciples? What did He provide?
In what way does Jesus do the same for you today? How does this elevate the importance of communion?
How does this adjust you? What are some ways you can improve your upper room time with Jesus?
Wednesday, April 17, 2019
April 17, 2019
Scripture is silent when it comes to the events that took place on Wednesday of Passion Week.
Given that Jesus might have been resting, reflecting, and praying, take time to do the same with God today.
Reflect on Monday and Tuesday’s commitments. Pray and ask God for further insight and wisdom.
Given that Jesus might have been resting, reflecting, and praying, take time to do the same with God today.
Reflect on Monday and Tuesday’s commitments. Pray and ask God for further insight and wisdom.
Tuesday, April 16, 2019
April 16, 2019
Read: Matthew 21:23-24:51
On Tuesday, why did Jesus confront the Pharisees in such an aggressive way? What was being exposed?
What did the Olivet Discourse emphasize about daily faith? How did the temple and discourse relate?
How often do you contemplate these truths? Why is it important? What is God teaching you today?
On Tuesday, why did Jesus confront the Pharisees in such an aggressive way? What was being exposed?
What did the Olivet Discourse emphasize about daily faith? How did the temple and discourse relate?
How often do you contemplate these truths? Why is it important? What is God teaching you today?
Monday, April 15, 2019
April 15, 2019
Read: Mark 11:12-19, Matthew 21:12-17, Luke 19:45-48
On Monday, what was Jesus teaching by cursing a fig tree? (i.e. fig tree represents Israel)
How did the temple events support Jesus’ message of the fig tree? How can this same problem occur today?
Ask God about how you might be falling into the same trap? What corrective steps do you need to take?
On Monday, what was Jesus teaching by cursing a fig tree? (i.e. fig tree represents Israel)
How did the temple events support Jesus’ message of the fig tree? How can this same problem occur today?
Ask God about how you might be falling into the same trap? What corrective steps do you need to take?
Saturday, April 13, 2019
April 13, 2019
Read: 1 John 3:1, Hebrews 4:16, Proverbs 22:6, Lamentations 3:22-23
What have you learned this week about parenting and/or being a child of God? Ask God for help to grow!
What have you learned this week about parenting and/or being a child of God? Ask God for help to grow!
Friday, April 12, 2019
April 12, 2019
Read: Joshua 1:6-9, Ephesians 6:1-4, 4:29-32, Colossians 3:20-21
In relation to the Subtitle & Point #5, how are you doing? List specific areas of strengths and weaknesses.
According to these passages, what are some principles to remember, & some to specifically apply for Pt.# 5?
In relation to the Subtitle & Point #5, how are you doing? List specific areas of strengths and weaknesses.
According to these passages, what are some principles to remember, & some to specifically apply for Pt.# 5?
Thursday, April 11, 2019
April 11, 2019
Read: 1 Samuel 16:7b, Ephesians 2:8-9, Titus 3:5-6, Mark 7:6-8, 1 John 5:2-4
In relation to the Subtitle & Point #4, how are you doing? List specific areas of strengths and weaknesses.
According to these passages, what are some principles to remember, & some to specifically apply for Pt.# 4?
In relation to the Subtitle & Point #4, how are you doing? List specific areas of strengths and weaknesses.
According to these passages, what are some principles to remember, & some to specifically apply for Pt.# 4?
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
April 10, 2019
Read: Psalm 127:1-5, Hebrews 4:14-16, 12:5-6, Proverbs 13:24, 22:6, 29:15-17
In relation to the Subtitle & Point #3, how are you doing? List specific areas of strengths and weaknesses.
According to these passages, what are some principles to remember, & some to specifically apply for Pt.# 3?
In relation to the Subtitle & Point #3, how are you doing? List specific areas of strengths and weaknesses.
According to these passages, what are some principles to remember, & some to specifically apply for Pt.# 3?
Tuesday, April 9, 2019
April 9, 2019
Read: Deuteronomy 6:4-9, Philippians 2:14-16, 1 John 1:5-10, Galatians 2:20 & 5:16-26
In relation to the Subtitle & Point #2, how are you doing? List specific areas of strengths and weaknesses.
According to these passages, what are some principles to remember, & some to specifically apply for Pt.# 2?
In relation to the Subtitle & Point #2, how are you doing? List specific areas of strengths and weaknesses.
According to these passages, what are some principles to remember, & some to specifically apply for Pt.# 2?
Monday, April 8, 2019
April 8, 2019
Read: 1 John 3:1, James 1:23-25, 2 Corinthians 13:5, Psalm 139:23-24, 1 Timothy 4:16
In relation to the Subtitle & Point #1, how are you doing? List specific areas of strengths and weaknesses.
According to these passages, what are some principles to remember, & some to specifically apply for Pt.# 1?
In relation to the Subtitle & Point #1, how are you doing? List specific areas of strengths and weaknesses.
According to these passages, what are some principles to remember, & some to specifically apply for Pt.# 1?
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