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How could they miss it? How could the Pharisees interact so closely with Jesus but fail to recognize him as God’s Son? His miracles weren’t done in a corner. . . .
Application
Feb. 11 Application | ‘Previews of Coming Attractions’
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My friend Mark Scott, who writes the Bible study column for Christian Standard each week, introduced me to an intriguing thought. He views Jesus’ miracles as previews of coming attractions—signs of things to come. . . .
Feb. 4 Application | ‘The First Thing’
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After Andrew met Jesus, the first thing he did was tell someone else about the Lord. Unfortunately, for many Christians that’s the last thing we do. How can we put disciple making at the top of our priority list?
Jan. 28 Application | ‘No Pruning, No Progress’
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“My wife took the pruning shears to an overgrown houseplant and chopped it down to a stub,” David Faust writes. “I was sure she had killed it, but the remarkably resilient plant now thrives in a corner of our kitchen. . . . I’m not sure why God designed things this way, but sometimes cutbacks lead to growth spurts. . . .”
Jan. 21 Application | ‘Untroubled Hearts’
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On the very troubling night before the crucifixion, Jesus promised to give his disciples peace. “Do not let your hearts be troubled,” he said (John 14:1). Yet, that same evening he predicted, “In this world you will have trouble” (John 16:33). . . .
Jan. 14 Application | ‘Care for the Flock’
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Jesus didn’t happen to notice some sheep grazing nearby and remark offhandedly, “I am the good shepherd.” The Lord was addressing the Pharisees when he made this bold claim, and for emphasis, he said it more than once (John 10:11, 14). . . .
Jan. 7 Application | ‘Keep the Focus on Christ’
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Years ago, a wise older minister gave me some good advice. “Always read the Gospels a lot,” he said, “because in the daily grind of leading a church and preaching week after week, it’s tempting to take your eyes off Jesus.” . . .
Dec. 31 Application | ‘It’s Time for Some Soul Food’
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“What lifestyle habits will nourish your spiritual health in the coming year?” David Faust asks. “Here are some tips I have discovered. . . .”
Dec. 24 Application | Dreaming of a ‘Right Christmas’
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Deep down, at Christmas, most of us don’t long for more presents and fancier holiday extravaganzas. We do yearn, however, for simplicity and mercy. . . .