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Mary and Martha READ John 11:27-29 27 “Yes, Lord,” she told him. “I have always believed you are the Messiah, the Son of God, the one who has come into the world from God.” 28 Then she returned to Mary. She called Mary aside from the mourners and told her, “The Teacher is here and wants to see you.” 29 So Mary immediately went to him. Jesus asked Martha if she believed what He said, “I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even after dyi

Thank You for Hearing Me READ John 11:40-42 40 Jesus responded, “Didn’t I tell you that you would see God’s glory if you believe?” 41 So they rolled the stone aside. Then Jesus looked up to heaven and said, “Father, thank you for hearing me. 42 You always hear me, but I said it out loud for the sake of all these people standing here, so that they will believe you sent me.” This passage reveals that Jesus was doing something for the sake of those watching. No doubt they

Die for the Nation READ John 11:51-52 51 He did not say this on his own; as high priest at that time he was led to prophesy that Jesus would die for the entire nation. 52 And not only for that nation, but to bring together and unite all the children of God scattered around the world. This passage refers to what Caiaphas said as recorded in verse 50, “You don’t realize that it’s better for you that one man should die for the people than for the whole nation to be destroy

Judas the Thief READ John 12:6-8 6 Not that he cared for the poor—he was a thief, and since he was in charge of the disciples’ money, he often stole some for himself. 7 Jesus replied, “Leave her alone. She did this in preparation for my burial. 8 You will always have the poor among you, but you will not always have me.” Judas thought the expensive ointment with which Mary anointed the feet of Jesus should have been sold and given to the poor. The above passage written b

Philip and the Greeks READ John 12:20-22 20 Some Greeks who had come to Jerusalem for the Passover celebration 21 paid a visit to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee. They said, “Sir, we want to meet Jesus.” 22 Philip told Andrew about it, and they went together to ask Jesus. Various applications can be made from this short passage. The words “Greeks” and “Gentiles” were basically interchangeable. The main point is that they are not Jewish. Note also that their re

Trust in the Light READ John 12:34-36 34 The crowd responded, “We understood from Scripture that the Messiah would live forever. How can you say the Son of Man will die? Just who is this Son of Man, anyway?” 35 Jesus replied, “My light will shine for you just a little longer. Walk in the light while you can, so the darkness will not overtake you. Those who walk in the darkness cannot see where they are going. 36 Put your trust in the light while there is still time; then

Time for Supper READ John 13:1-3 Jesus knew that his hour had come to leave this world and return to his Father. He had loved his disciples during his ministry on earth, and now he loved them to the very end. 2 It was time for supper, and the devil had already prompted Judas, son of Simon Iscariot, to betray Jesus. 3 Jesus knew that the Father had given him authority over everything and that he had come from God and would return to God. Chapters 13-17 in John’s gospel

Do As I Have Done READ John 13:15-17 15 “I have given you an example to follow. Do as I have done to you. 16 I tell you the truth, slaves are not greater than their master. Nor is the messenger more important than one who sends the message. 17 Now that you know these things, God will bless you for doing them.” Some people debate whether foot washing is to be a church ordinance or just an example of serving others. Whether taken as a church ordinance or not, the importa

God's Glory READ John 13:31-32 31 As soon as Judas left the room, Jesus said, “The time has come for the Son of Man to enter into his glory, and God will be glorified because of him. 32 And since God receives glory because of the Son, he will give his own glory to the Son, and he will do so at once.” Jesus lets His close friends know that He is about at the end of His earthly life. Then He gives insight into the Godhead. The Father receives glory because of the Son and

Show Us the Father READ John 14:8-11 8 Philip said, “Lord, show us the Father, and we will be satisfied.” 9 Jesus replied, “Have I been with you all this time, Philip, and yet you still don’t know who I am? Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father! So why are you asking me to show him to you? 10 Don’t you believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in me? The words I speak are not my own, but my Father who lives in me does his work through me. 11 Just believe th

The Advocate READ John 14:25-26 25 “I am telling you these things now while I am still with you. 26 But when the Father sends the Advocate as my representative—that is, the Holy Spirit—he will teach you everything and will remind you of everything I have told you.” This passage tells about the coming of the Holy Spirit as the “Advocate”; that is, as the representative of Jesus. Notice what the Holy Spirit would especially do for the disciples—He would teach them “everyt

Remain in My Love READ John 15:9-12 9 “I have loved you even as the Father has loved me. Remain in my love. 10 When you obey my commandments, you remain in my love, just as I obey my Father’s commandments and remain in his love. 11 I have told you these things so that you will be filled with my joy. Yes, your joy will overflow! 12 This is my commandment: Love each other in the same way I have loved you.” It is one thing to love others as some friend has loved you, but

The Spirit of Truth READ John 15:26-27 26 “But I will send you the Advocate—the Spirit of truth. He will come to you from the Father and will testify all about me. 27 And you must also testify about me because you have been with me from the beginning of my ministry.” Here again Jesus refers to the Advocate He will send. In John 14:16 the disciples were told He would never leave them, and in 14:26 He is referred to as Jesus’ representative. Here He is called “the Spirit

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What is spiritual growth and why is it so important? Coach Justus Coppinger shares a biblical answer to these questions that will grow your spiritual life in incredible ways. How will you seek the things above today? Pray that God would lead you to act on the things that matter most to Jesus. Then GO and win today!

Read Romans 3:23-25a …for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, whom God put forward as a propitiation by his blood, to be received by faith. Reflect How well do you tend to recognize sin in your own life? When you become aware of your sin, how does it make you feel? Do you want to be immediately unpopular? Say that all humans are sinners from birth. Trust me, I’ve learned

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Have you ever thought, I’m a loser, I don’t matter, I’m not enough? Today Sherri Kreps helps you weed out those thoughts so you can say yes to God’s truth about you and no to the lies of the evil one. Learn to free yourself from destructive thoughts! Renew your mind through God’s Word so you can say YES to HIS TRUTHS about you and NO to the lies of the evil one. What Scriptures will you focus on to help you do this today?

Is life getting you down? Are the dark thoughts starting to creep in? Are you starting to question your value? Justus is here today with a portion of Scripture you need to hear. Take a moment to hear these words from God and be reminded that you are never not loved by God.

The Pharisees and Scribes of Israel were frequent targets of Jesus' criticism. But they didn't emerge out of nowhere. Find out more about the origins of these important sects in Israel's society in this episode.