Mar 4, 2025 … Misreading Jesus

Mar 4, 2025  … Misreading Jesus  

Devotional Song: ... GO TO THIS LINK ...   Please take the time to take in this song with music and lyrics with Chris Tomlin  singing … At The Cross  calling on all Who know Christ to surrender our everything at the Cross, where our Messiah gave his all to save us from our sin.

Moses with "horns" .. .

 

Highlight Passage: … Acts 3:15  …[NLT] … 

15 You killed the author of life, but God raised Him from the dead. And we are witnesses of this fact!            

… Peter preaches about God’s people calling for Jesus, the Messiah, being crucified by mistake.        

Highlight Passage (in context): … Acts 3:1-27 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …  

… Peter heals a crippled beggar thru God’s Spirit and faith in Christ, showing that Jesus was misread and called to be crucified by the mob of people who couldn’t see that they had called for the crucifixion of The Messiah.                                                                          

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Reference Passage:… Psalms 22:16-18 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …

… King David sings of The Messiah having His hands and feet pierced on the Cross mistakenly for mankind’s sin.  

Reference Passage: … Luke 23:33-43 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …

… One of the two thieves being crucified next to Jesus recognizes Jesus as The Messiah and was saved by Jesus. 

Reference Passage: … John 1:11 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… God came to save His people in the life of Jesus but was not recognized and rejected by those He came - as Messiah - to save.

Reference Passage: … Acts 2:36  [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… Peter preaches strongly to fellow Jews that Jesus, who was mistakenly crucified was, in reality the One, … The Messiah, … Who was sent by God to save mankind from their (our) sins.

Reference Passage: … 1Corinthians 1:18 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …

…  Paul also assures fellow Christians that the message of the cross only is truth to those who surrender to receive God’s saving grace for those who believe in Christ as the Messiah Who was crucified as the Lamb of God.

                            

My Devotional Journal: Today’s Our Daily Bread Author - James Banks …  AT THIS LINK -     … described how Michelangelo and other Renaissance artists depicted Moses and the radiant beams coming from his head as “horns” <b>(see photo)</b> because of the mistaken translation of Moses’ coming down from the mountain, having been with God, and the mistaken description in the Latin  (i.e., Vulgate version of Exodus 34:29) version of the bible as “horns.”   

And the ODB entry today asks its readers (like you and me) today if we’d ever mistakenly identified someone in our life, which all of us have likely done.  Well, those who called for Jesus to be crucified - or those who don’t believe Jesus to be the “Son of God;” - most certainly have made - or are making -  the worst mistake of their (our) lives.  Because, the label we put on Jesus on the cross - as “King of the Jews,” which was to mock The Lord, was actually perfectly true.  And those of us (and that means YOU), who do believe that Jesus was - AND IS - the King of kings and LORD of lords - have correctly labeled Jesus as our Messiah and will be with Him forever in Heaven.  And … oh, how I pray that is your status right now.  It is certainly mine!  So, … I’ll see you soon in glory!                

          

My Thanksgiving: … Oh, King Jesus, thank You, … for dying on that Cross so that I will be with You FOREVER.  

My Prayer Today: Oh Abba Father, ... King Jesus, ... . I pray, … again today, … that all reading here will join me, …  to praise You, Lord, for being our Messiah’ and for coming soon to take us Home to be with You forever. … Amen

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Mar 3, 2025 … Sharing The Love of God

Mar 3, 2025 … Sharing The Love of God 

Devotional Song: ... GO TO THIS LINK ...   Please take the time to take in this song with music and lyrics with Brandon Lake and Phil Wickham  singing … The Love of God,  sharing in song that only the love of God can break through and redeem us from our sin.

Sharing the love of God ... 

Highlight Passage: … Luke 10:36-37 …[NLT] … 

36 “Now which of these three would you say was a neighbor to the man who was attacked by bandits?” Jesus asked. 37 The man replied, “The one who showed him mercy.” Then Jesus said, “Yes, … now go and do the same.”           

… Jesus concludes His parable of the “Good Samaritan” with His command to ALWAYS be willing to share God’s love with others.       

Highlight Passage (in context): …Luke 10:25-27 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …  

… Jesus is challenged to show the greatest of God’s commands and He illustrates the command of God to love others with the parable of the Good Samaritan.                                       

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Reference Passage: … Deuteronomy 7:9 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… God, thru Moses, to God’s people about the extent of God’s faithful love to His chosen people.

Reference Passage: … John 3:16 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …

… Jesus shares with Nicodemus (and us) just how far God will go to share His love with those who believe in and follow Him as Messiah. 

Reference Passage: … Romans 5:8 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… The Apostle Paul teaches fellow Christians about just how far God was willing to go to show His love, even for those were sinners.

Reference Passage: … Romans 8:38-39  [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …

… Paul also explains to fellow Christians that NOTHING can separate the truly born-again Christian from God’s covenant love.

Reference Passage: … 1John 4:7-8, 19 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… The Apostle John teaches truth about Christians being willing and able to share the love of God with others.

                            

My Devotional Journal: Today’s Our Daily Bread Author - Xochitl Dixon … AT THIS LINK    … related a true story of a delivery man, on a cold and snowy day in Michigan, who noticed an elderly lady shoveling snow from the steps to her front door; and he stopped to help her with the neighbors watching them work side-by-side.  And when they were done, the woman said to the delivery man, … “I’m thankful you helped me,” …  You’re God-sent.”

And yes, it’s a good illustration of what is shared above by the ODB entry, the linked song, and the Scriptures above, … all calling us - as born-again believers - to share the love which God has implanted in the hearts of Christians.  Are you with me today to do just that as God gives us opportunities share His love with someone - maybe today?!                  

          

My Thanksgiving: … Oh, King Jesus, thank You, … for giving me Your love to share with someone today.

My Prayer Today: Oh Abba Father, ... King Jesus, ... . I pray, … again today, … that all reading here will join me, …  to reach out and share Your love, Lord, with others. … Amen

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Blogger Note:  Everyday during this year, my daily devotional blogs are influenced by the reading and study of the online devotional blog entitled “Our Daily Bread,” distributed online via email by RBC Ministries.  If you GO TO THIS LINK on the date of my blog, you can read/study the ODB blogs; or you can subscribe to the blog via email at that site.

Mar 2, 2025 … Resting In Christ  

Devotional Song: ... GO TO THIS LINK ...  Please take the time to take in this song with music and lyrics with Don Moen  singing … Peace, Peace, Wonderful Peace,  promising God’s peace to cover those who believe and follow the Lord. 

Resting in God's presence ... 

Highlight Passage: … Psalms 32:5 …[NLT] … 

5 Finally, I confessed all my sins to you and stopped trying to hide my guilt. I said to myself, “I will confess my rebellion to the Lord.” And you forgave me!  All my guilt is gone.          

… King David sings of the peace and rest he received from God’s mercy and grace when he, David, was willing to confess and bring his sins to God.      

Highlight Passage (in context): … Psalms 32:1-7 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …  

… King David sings of the rest and peace He experienced when he confessed his sin before the Lord.                                                                         

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Reference Passage: … Exodus 33:14 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… God promises to Moses that He, The Lord, would personally go with Moses and God’s people and give them rest and protection.

Reference Passage: … Isaiah 26:3 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …

…  God, thru Isaiah, promises His peace on those whose thoughts are focused on Him and following God’s ways. 

Reference Passage: … Matthew 11:28-30 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… Jesus promises Christians to give them (us) His strength when they (we) yoke ourselves to His Spirit.

Reference Passage: … 2Corinthians 12:9  [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… Paul remembered Jesus’ promise to give him (and all Christians) His enabling/empowering grace when they (we) are wea

Reference Passage: … Philippians 4:6-7 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… Paul teaches fellow Christians to take our worries and cares, with a thankful heart, to God in prayer to find God’s peace. 

                            

My Devotional Journal: Today’s Our Daily Bread Author - Bill Crowder  … AT THIS LINK -     … relates how President Roosevelt, in 1943, in the throws and stresses of WW2, pressed Congress to purchase a plot of land, which was called “Shagri-la,” for him and his family to go and rest in protected peace.  The resting place for Presidents was later renamed by President Eisenhower to be called “Camp David; “ and that name of the protected and secure property remains the same to this day 

In this troubled and insecure world in which we live today, we all need some place to go to find rest and peace, don’t we?  Well, if you’ve taken in the linked song and the Scriptures above, I think you’ll see, as I do, that God’s word directs us to the source of protected peace in our lives; and that is in our relationship with Christ.  And I pray we all go there if we need God’s protective grace today.                   

          

My Thanksgiving: … Oh, King Jesus, thank You, … for giving me Your “Camp David” today - and any day - I need Your peace.

My Prayer Today: Oh Abba Father, ... King Jesus, ... . I pray, … again today, … that all reading here will join me, …  to  receive Your peace today, which You, Lord, ALWAYS have waiting for us. … Amen

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Blogger Note:  Everyday during this year, my daily devotional blogs are influenced by the reading and study of the online devotional blog entitled “Our Daily Bread,” distributed online via email by RBC Ministries.  If you GO TO THIS LINK on the date of my blog, you can read/study the ODB blogs; or you can subscribe to the blog via email at that site.

Mar 1, 2025 … Grasping God’s Word

Mar 1, 2025 … Grasping God’s Word 

Devotional Song: ... GO TO THIS LINK ...  Please take the time to take in this song with music and lyrics with a Praise Chorus  singing … Your Words Are Wonderful,  declaring the power of understanding God truth (i.e., God’s word). 

Understanding and Following God's Truth ... 

Highlight Passage: … 2Timothy 3:16 …[NLT] … 

16 All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right.   

… Paul shows the power of God’s word to equip believers to live under God’s will and follow His ways.      

Highlight Passage (in context)  … 2Timothy 3:14-17 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …  

… The Apostle Paul teaches Timothy (and believers) about understanding the truth and power of God’s word.                                                                           

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Reference Passage: … Psalms 119:105, 130 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …

… King David sings of the importance of following God’s word.

Reference Passage: … John 16:13 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… Jesus shows His disciples in the upper room of the importance of following God’s Spirit Who leads faithful followers in the light of God’s truth. 

Reference Passage: … 1Corinthians 2:12-13 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …

… Paul exhorts fellow Christians to follow God’s Spirit Who will reveal God’s truth thru His word.

Reference Passage: … 2Timothy 2:15  [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… Paul also helps Timothy see the importance of share God’s truth through rich handling of God’s word.

Reference Passage:… Hebrews 4:12 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… God, thru the Author of Hebrews, shows the power of God’s truth (i.e., God’s word) to lead us in life. 

                            

My Devotional Journal: Today’s Our Daily Bread Author - Dave Brandon  … AT THIS LINK    … tells of the motivation of Bible translators around the world who know the importance of getting the truth of God, thru translating the Bible in the native language of those who read God’s truth.  In the words of one of the translators, …  “I must complete this work. I want to see my beloved ones experience salvation in Christ.”

How important is God’s word to you, my readers here today?  Well, every  day I come here to journal my trek to delve into God’s word every morning.  I liken the Bible to a perfectly designed “GPS.” (i.e., “God’s Positioning System”; … and  I know that God will lead me where I need to go by understanding and following God’s truth.   How about you; …  are you following God’s word in your life?                  

          

My Thanksgiving: … Oh, King Jesus, thank You, … for providing me with Your perfect “GPS” to follow again today … and for tomorrow as well. 

My Prayer Today: Oh Abba Father, ... King Jesus, ... . I pray, … again today, … that all reading here will join me, …  to seek out Your way in life, Lord, by following Your word.  … Amen

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Blogger Note:  Everyday during this year, my daily devotional blogs are influenced by the reading and study of the online devotional blog entitled “Our Daily Bread,” distributed online via email by RBC Ministries.  If you GO TO THIS LINK on the date of my blog, you can read/study the ODB blogs; or you can subscribe to the blog via email at that site.