Some Pharisees and teachers of the religious law asked a question because of an observation they made. They wondered why Jesus’ disciples disobeyed an age-old tradition. What did Jesus answer? Where did these traditions come from? Click on the link below to find out. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Discipleship #Matthew
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The angel Gabriel appeared to Zechariah, the priest, announcing the Birth of John the Baptist. During the conversation, Zachariah created a problem for himself with Gabriel. He made a mistake that we can avoid. Click on the link below to read about it. #BibleStudy #Christmas #Devotions #Discipleship #Luke
How do we keep from worrying? Matthew records the answer that Jesus said about it. He gave us a very simple concept, but it's not that easy for many people. We tend to try to do things on our own instead of relying on the Lord. Click on the link below to read what Jesus said. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Discipleship #Matthew
Based on a cursed fig tree, Jesus taught His disciples about prayer and believing what you pray for. Later in His lesson, He built another layer upon His teaching. Click on the link below to read more about this all-important teaching from Jesus. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Discipleship #Prayer
Jacob loved Joseph more than any of his other children. This fueled a hatred his brothers had of Joseph. So this young man went from the favorite to being sold into slavery then becoming a prisoner. Through it all God hand His hand on him. Click on the link below to what we can learn from this story of Joseph. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Discipleship #Genesis
We know that Jesus had an encounter with a Roman centurion during His ministry. Jesus healed the man's servant. In the book of Luke, a centurion had an encounter with Jesus. Could these two encounters have involved the same Roman soldier? Click on the link below to find out. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Discipleship #Easter #Luke
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One day Jesus told the Pharisees that He was the light of the world. They did not handle that news very well. Why do you think they felt that way? Also how does Jesus being the light of the world involve us? Click on the link below to get the answers to those questions and more. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Discipleship #John
In his first epistle, Peter used the metaphor of a building to describe the church. He said Jesus is the cornerstone and we are living stones. He wrote many encouraging words to his readers but he didn't stop there. Click on the link below to read about the warnings he issued as well. #1Peter #BibleStudy #Devotions #Discipleship
Why would God command Joshua to be strong and courageous? Because He wanted him to be successful. Just like the Lord wants all His children to be successful in all they do as well. Click on the link below to read how you can enjoy the success God wants you to have. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Discipleship #Joshua
Have you given any thought to what God’s plan is for your life? In this devotion, we'll take a look at how different the Lord's plans were for Peter, James, and John. Click on the link below to also see why it's important to know God's plan for your life. #Acts #BibleStudy #Devotions #Discipleship
2 Peter 3, began and ended with warnings to all his readers. That includes us as well. Because just like back in his day, people still try to dilute and twist God’s Word. Peter also wrote about God's patience. Click on the link below to read about it. #2Peter #BibleStudy #Devotions #Discipleship
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Did God speak directly to Moses? 14 times the Bible says “God spoke to Moses,” thus Moses directly received instructions from Him. Does God speak to us? Click on the link below to read all about it. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Discipleship #Numbers
For two years the Apostle Paul took every opportunity given to him to minister the gospel to Felix the governor. Even though Paul experienced much success in his ministry throughout the region he had no success with Felix. Did he fail? Click on the link below to read about it. #Acts #BibleStudy #Devotions #Discipleship
https://www.ramckinley.com/the-paul-and-felix-story-in-the-bible/
One definition of a disciple of Christ is one who makes other disciples of Christ. As good as that is, the disciples were looking for important qualifications in their replacement of Judas. What was their criteria for being a good disciple? Click on the link below to read about it. #Acts #BibleStudy #Devotions #Discipleship
https://www.ramckinley.com/how-to-be-a-good-disciple-of-christ/
The Bible reveals a wonderful story of when God spoke to Moses from a burning bush. It happened one day as he led his father-in-law’s sheep into the wilderness. How does this story apply to us? Click on the link below to find out. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Discipleship #Exodus
https://www.ramckinley.com/story-of-the-burning-bush-in-the-bible/
How To Serve The Lord God's Way
In Luke 11, Jesus addressed the sinful motives of the Pharisees. What He didn’t tell them that day was what it looked like to serve the Lord. He did, however, tell us. Read about it in today's post by clicking on the link below. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Discipleship #Luke
At the end of Mark 4, Jesus and His disciples were in a boat crossing the Sea of Galilee when a storm came out of nowhere. The main theme of this story is faith, but we will pull out another truth that benefits each of us. Click on the link below to read today's post. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Discipleship #Mark
The benefits of God as our shield appears several times throughout the Psalms. In the New Testament, the Apostle Paul also mentioned a shield and its beneficial use for Christians. Click on the link below to read today's post, it is a real pick-me-upper. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Discipleship #Psalms
https://www.ramckinley.com/you-need-to-know-how-important-the-shield-is/
Introducing The Unexpected Men Jesus made To Be Disciples
This devotion takes a quick look at each of the disciples and where they came from. We can learn and apply from them valuable things for our lives. Click on the link below to read today's post.
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What Can A Christian Do Now To be Prosperous?
Prosperity has always been a controversial subject when it comes to Christianity. There is a promise, however, in Psalm 1 that we can prosper in all that we do. Click on the link below to read today's post. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Discipleship #Psalms
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